MEET THE CANDIDATES

House District 38 and District 1 Constable candidates prep for Nov. 7

The Nov. 7 special election is less than two weeks away and candidates are on the downhill run to shore up votes to support their bids for office.

The last round of candidate profiles featured by the Starkville Daily News cover the three candidates vying for the Mississippi House of Representatives District 38 seat and the two candidates running for District 1 Constable.

District 1 Constable is one of three constables that serve in Oktibbeha County Justice Court.

The Mississippi House of Representatives District 38 seat was vacated by State. Rep. Tyrone Ellis, who announced his retirement in June after nearly four decades in the legislature.

All candidates will appear on the ballots as independents.

The Nov. 7 special election ballot will feature the race for Oktibbeha County Chancery Clerk, Oktibbeha County Circuit Clerk, the Mississippi House of Representatives District 38, District 1 Constable and the referendum to decide the future of OCH Regional Medical Center.

Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. The Oktibbeha County Circuit Clerk's office will be open to complete an absentee ballot during normal business hours during October and will be open on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Nov. 4 will be the last day to complete an absentee ballot.