Mississippi Supreme Court

The Mississippi State Democratic Party v. Bob Hickingbottom

June 8, 2023

Summary

The Mississippi Supreme Court held that Bob Hickingbottom’s petition for judicial review was untimely under Mississippi Code Ann. § 23‑15‑961, reversed the circuit court’s order placing him on the ballot, and dismissed his petition with prejudice. The decision rested on the statutory fifteen‑day filing deadline and the exclusive procedure set forth in the statute.