Jeff Tate
Candidate for Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk (special election) · November 3, 2026
About this race
The elected clerk of the county's circuit (trial) court. Keeps the court's case files and records, collects court fees and fines, and helps manage juries. In some states, such as Arkansas, the circuit clerk is also the county recorder of deeds, mortgages and liens.
2 candidates ran for Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk (special election) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Where they stand
Strongly right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Mississippi Senate, 2020–2022.
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Quick answers
- What does the Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk (special election) seat do?
- The elected clerk of the county's circuit (trial) court. Keeps the court's case files and records, collects court fees and fines, and helps manage juries. In some states, such as Arkansas, the circuit clerk is also the county recorder of deeds, mortgages and liens.
- Who is Jeff Tate running against?
- Kim Houston, for Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk (special election).
- Is Jeff Tate liberal or conservative?
- On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Jeff Tate is strongly right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
- Should I vote for Jeff Tate?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Jeff Tate's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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