Chancery Court Judge, District 5-1 (Hinds County)
1 candidate · General election, November 3, 2026
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
J. Dewayne Thomas
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Also on Hinds County ballots
- Chancery Court Judge, District 5-2
- Chancery Court Judge, District 5, Place 3
- Chancery Court Judge, District 5, Place 4
- Circuit Court Judge, District 7, Place 1
- Circuit Court Judge, District 7, Place 2
- Circuit Court Judge, District 7, Place 3
- Circuit Court Judge, District 7, Place 4
- Circuit Court Judge, District 7, Place 5
- Circuit Court Judge, District 7, Place 6
- District Attorney, District 7 (special election)
Quick answers
- Who is running for Chancery Court Judge, District 5-1 (Hinds County) in 2026?
- J. Dewayne Thomas.
- 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 Chancery Court Judge, District 5-1 (Hinds County) 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.