Gov. Tate Reeves Cancels Mississippi Redistricting Session | Riverside's BIN 1440
Reeves says he is still working with Trump to find a way to remove lone Democrat Rep. Bennie Thompson’s seat.
riverside.binnews.comHere’s what’s currently known about Mississippi redistricting special-session status:
- A Mississippi redistricting special session focused on the state Supreme Court districts was canceled by Gov. Tate Reeves in mid-May 2026, after a Fifth Circuit development. This was reported to have occurred around May 12–13, 2026.[1][2]
- Even with the cancellation of the Supreme Court redistricting session, Governor Reeves indicated ongoing efforts related to congressional district maps, and he suggested future redistricting actions could occur in the next session or timeframe, including potential changes to the Fourth Congressional District in the longer term.[2][4]
- Coverage from multiple outlets during that period framed the cancellation as a result of court rulings and procedural considerations, with continued political maneuvering around redistricting anticipated but not tied to an immediate special session.[4][7]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest local coverage from Mississippi outlets (e.g., Mississippi Today, Sun Herald, WLOX) to confirm any updates beyond May 2026 and summarize any new developments.