Desoto County, Mississippi

Circuit Court Judge, 21st Circuit Court District, Place Four (Subdistrict 21-1)

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2 candidates are tracked for Circuit Court Judge, 21st Circuit Court District, Place Four (Subdistrict 21-1) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lucius Edwards and John Hughes. Candidate information follows official Desoto County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

New subdistrict created by the state legislature within DeSoto County's circuit court district; appears only on ballots in the subdistrict's precincts, per Capital B News (Aug. 21, 2026). Two candidates qualified. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Lucius Edwards

Nonpartisan

Lucius Edwards appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Circuit Court Judge, 21st Circuit Court District, Place Four (Subdistrict 21-1), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Lucius Edwards.

John Hughes

Nonpartisan

Hughes is a Mississippi attorney who works as a solo practitioner in DeSoto County serving individuals and families, per his campaign site.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

Pledges to be fair, firm and committed to protecting local communities
Emphasizes delivering justice with integrity, transparency and respect for the law

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-09.

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Candidate roster from official Desoto County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-09. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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