Whitney Liscomb announced her candidacy for Secretary of State Thursday:
Today, Whitney Lipscomb, a Gulfport native and current Ridgeland resident, announced her candidacy for Mississippi Secretary of State in the 2027 Republican primary. A former Deputy Attorney General under Lynn Fitch and Deputy Chief of Staff for former Governor Phil Bryant, Lipscomb will focus on keeping Mississippi’s elections secure, streamlining business filings, and cutting unnecessary red tape across the state.
Lipscomb launched her campaign at the Mississippi Republican Party headquarters in Jackson.
“I’m running for Secretary of State because I want to build a stronger, more prosperous state for our children. I’ve spent my career fighting for our conservative values and getting things done, and now I’m ready to bring that experience to the Secretary of State’s Office by protecting the integrity of our elections, making it easier to start and grow a business, and ensuring Mississippi remains a place where families can thrive.”
Lipscomb has worked on election integrity issues for nearly a decade. As Deputy Attorney General under Attorney General Lynn Fitch, she represented the Attorney General on the State Board of Election Commissioners, pushed back on federal overreach from the Biden Administration, and worked to address gaps in state election law. She also led the five-lawyer team that asked the United States Supreme Court to hear Dobbs, the Mississippi case that overturned Roe v. Wade.
This year, Lipscomb wrote and helped lead a coalition to pass the Safeguard Honest Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act, legislation aimed at ensuring only American citizens are voting in our elections. Governor Tate Reeves signed the measure into law in 2026.
Lipscomb currently serves as General Counsel for the Republican Attorneys General Association and leads the Rule of Law Defense Fund.
For more information, visit www.lipscombformississippi.com
Secretary of State Candidate Shiyaski Young Responds
Republican candidate for Mississippi Secretary of State Shuwaski Young is calling on Mississippi Republican Party leadership to refocus its priorities on voters amid recent developments surrounding the U.S. Senate race and the use of party headquarters for an individual candidate’s campaign announcement.
"At a time when Mississippi Republicans should be laser-focused on the status of our U.S. Senate race, ensuring every legal ballot is properly counted, and communicating a clear message to voters, our party headquarters was being used as a platform to launch an individual candidate's campaign.
"That was an inappropriate use of a space that should have been working for the Republican Party and its candidates statewide. The timing alone raises serious questions about the political judgment and priorities of our party leadership. We need candidates with substance, not simply access to party headquarters.
"Frankly, this Senate race has become far more competitive than many expected, including myself. Democrats are already preparing to invest earlier and more heavily across the South in 2027 and 2028. We should be asking how we strengthen our party, communicate our values, and reconnect with voters - not creating unnecessary distractions.
“Most importantly, we need to get back to listening to the vast majority of Republicans across our state. For the past 17 months, I have traveled across Mississippi, sitting down with Republicans, listening to their concerns, and hearing what truly affects their everyday lives. Our voters are concerned about affordability for their families and businesses, community safety, election integrity, creating long-lasting jobs, and upholding traditional Christian values. They want a Republican Party that listens to them, not one consumed by bureaucrats and political insiders in Jackson and Washington, D.C.”
"Leadership is about setting the right priorities, exercising sound judgment, and understanding who you represent. The Mississippi Republican Party must get back to the business of representing Mississippi Republicans and earning the trust of the people who make this party possible."
3 comments:
Deputy Feel. Yuk.
I agree with Shy..
You file for the primary at the State Headquarters. Traditionally, many candidates meet the press there and discuss their campaign. This in no way implies party support for any particular contender. Shiyaski would have been extended the same courtesy if he had wished it.
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