The political landscape in Pearl River County is far from settled, as several closely contested races in the GOP primary have failed to yield definitive winners. The PRC Tax Assessor/Collector, PRC District 3 Supervisor, PRC District 5 Supervisor, and PRC Southeast Constable positions are all headed for runoff elections, with top candidates from each race vying for victory.

PRC Tax Assessor/Collector Race

In the PRC Tax Assessor/Collector race, the Republican contenders faced a tough battle for supremacy. Sandy Kane Smith (R) secured 44% of the vote, closely trailed by Jo Lynn Houston (R) with 33%. Richard D. Burge, Jr (R) secured 23% of the vote share. With no candidate surpassing the majority threshold, a runoff election is on the horizon to determine who will assume the vital role of Tax Assessor/Collector.

PRC District 3 Supervisor Race

The contest for PRC District 3 Supervisor mirrored the overall trend of tight races. Hudson Holliday (R) captured 47% of the votes, putting him in a leading position. Cruz Russell (R) followed with 29%, while Carl Ladner (R) secured 24%. The lack of a clear majority requires a runoff election that ultimately decides who takes the helm as District 3 Supervisor.

PRC District 5 Supervisor Race

The Republican candidates for PRC District 5 Supervisor fought valiantly for dominance in a highly competitive race. Bryce Lott (R) garnered 32% of the votes, while Donnie Saucier (R) and Chris Allison (R) achieved 28% and 22%, respectively. The inconclusive results signify the need for a runoff election to determine the final victor for the District 5 Supervisor seat.

PRC Southeast Constable Race

In the race for PRC Southeast Constable, a trio of GOP candidates battled for the position. Todd Douglas (R) emerged as the front-runner, securing 44% of the vote. Shane Michael Edgar (R) obtained 23% of the vote share, while Trey Bechtel III (R) received 21%. As no candidate secured an outright majority, a runoff election will decide who assumes the pivotal role of Southeast Constable.

Run-off elections will take place on Tuesday, August 29th.