Gregory Elliott

Gregory Elliott
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 82nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
April 22, 2025
Preceded byCharles Young Jr.
Personal details
PartyDemocratic Party
EducationJackson State University

Gregory Elliott is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 82nd district. He was first elected in a special election on April 22, 2025 to succeed Democratic representative Charles Young Jr., who died in office. The district is based in Lauderdale County and is centered around the city of Meridian.

Personal life and career

Elliott is a lifelong resident of Meridian. He graduated from Jackson State University. He previously served on the Meridian Civil Service Commission for Ward 4.

Political positions

Department of Education

Elliott opposes cuts to and the dismantling of the Department of Education.

Electoral history

2025 Mississippi State House special election runoff, District 82
Party Candidate Votes %
Unaffiliated Gregory Elliott 805 65.5
Unaffiliated Joseph Norwood 424 34.5
Total votes 1,229 100
2025 Mississippi State House special election, District 82 (Round 1)
Party Candidate Votes %
Unaffiliated Gregory Elliott 556 40.32
Unaffiliated Joseph Norwood 413 29.95
Unaffiliated Joseph A. Denson 410 29.73
Total votes 1,379 100

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Mississippi law requires candidates running in special elections to run as unaffiliated, or without a party. He is listed as a Democrat.

References

  1. 1 2 "Home Page - MemberGallery". Mississippi Legislature. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  2. ↑ Howard, Thomas (2025-05-13). "MSU-Meridian seats fifth physician assistant cohort, looks toward future growth | Meridian Star". The Meridian Star. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  3. ↑ Corder, Frank (2025-04-23). "Unofficial results show Bailey, Elliott winners in House special elections - Magnolia Tribune". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  4. ↑ "Mississippi House District Map - InteractiveMap". Mississippi Legislature. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  5. ↑ Paylor, Diamond (2025-02-01). "Gregory Elliott announces candidacy for Mississippi House of Representatives District 82". abc11. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  6. ↑ Harrison, Heather (2025-04-18). "Meet the Candidates for Mississippi House Districts 23 and 82". Mississippi Free Press. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  7. ↑ Mitchell, J.T. (2025-04-23). "Voters elect new Mississippi House members in special election runoffs - SuperTalk Mississippi". SuperTalk Mississippi. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  8. ↑ Corder, Frank. "Special elections head to runoffs in House Districts 23 and 82 | The Enterprise-Tocsin". The Enterprise-Tocsin. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  9. ↑ "Boards & Commissions - City of Meridian, MS". The City of Meridian. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  10. ↑ Howard, Thomas (2025-03-20). "Candidates make case in District 82 election | Meridian Star". The Meridian Star. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  11. ↑ "Live Results: April 22 Connecticut and Mississippi State House Special Elections". 270towin. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  12. ↑ "Lauderdale.pdf" (PDF). Secretary of State of Mississippi. 2025-04-02. Retrieved 2025-06-08.