Mississippi Chancery Court Judge, District 18, Place 1

4 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Benton, Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Tippah counties

What this office does

A Mississippi chancery judge. Handles family and property matters without a jury: divorce, child custody and support, adoptions, wills and estates, land disputes, and mental-health commitments.

Candidates

Jenessa Carter Hicks

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Sarah J. Liddy

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Jennifer Shackelford

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Michael Noel Watts

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Quick answers

Who is running for Mississippi Chancery Court Judge, District 18, Place 1 in 2026?
Jenessa Carter Hicks, Sarah J. Liddy, Jennifer Shackelford and Michael Noel Watts.
What does this office do?
A Mississippi chancery judge. Handles family and property matters without a jury: divorce, child custody and support, adoptions, wills and estates, land disputes, and mental-health commitments.
Who should I vote for in the Mississippi Chancery Court Judge, District 18, Place 1 race?
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When is the election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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