Mississippi election officials can no longer change polling places within 60 days of an election, except under special circumstances, under a new law that took effect on July 1.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves set special elections on Nov. 4 to replace outgoing Democratic senators John Horhn, David Jordan and House Rep. Orlando Paden.

The special elections are being held because two Mississippi lawmakers were elected as mayor of their cities, and another resigned midway through his term.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced Monday that the state will be holding three special elections in November to fill seats vacated across several state districts.

Mississippi will challenge a portion of a federal court's decision ruling the state diluted Black voting power and set 14 special legislative elections.

Three candidates are running for Senate District 42 in August’s special primary election. No Democrats are on the ballot, only Republican incumbent Robin Robinson and challengers Randy Robinson and Don Hartness.

The Mississippi governor set dates for four special elections: two for the Mississippi Senate, one for the Mississippi House and one for a county tax collector.