Justin Pope

Justin Pope

Democratic Party

Mississippi State Senate District 24

Tenure

2026 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

0

Predecessor: David Jordan (D)

Compensation

Base salary

$23,500/year

Per diem

Senate per diem information was unavailable.

Elections and appointments

Last election

December 2, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

Mars Hill University, 2005

Personal

Birthplace

Pope, MS

Profession

Healthcare

Contact

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Justin Pope (Democratic Party) is a member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 24. He assumed office on January 6, 2026. His current term ends on January 4, 2028.

Pope ran in a special election to the Mississippi State Senate to represent District 24. He won in the special general runoff election on December 2, 2025.

Biography[edit]

Justin Pope was born in Pope, Mississippi.^[1] He earned a bachelor's degree from Mars Hill University in 2005. His career experience includes working in management, community outreach, and marketing, as well as serving as the chief executive officer and corporate deputy for Progressive Health Group.^[2]

Elections[edit]

2025[edit]

See also: Mississippi state legislative special elections, 2025

General runoff election

Special general runoff election for Mississippi State Senate District 24

Justin Pope defeated Curressia Brown in the special general runoff election for Mississippi State Senate District 24 on December 2, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Justin Pope (Nonpartisan)	54.0	1,944
		Curressia Brown (Nonpartisan)	46.0	1,659

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General election

Special general election for Mississippi State Senate District 24

The following candidates ran in the special general election for Mississippi State Senate District 24 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Curressia Brown (Nonpartisan)	24.8	1,535
✔		Justin Pope (Nonpartisan)	19.9	1,235
	Submit photo	Everette Hill (Nonpartisan)	16.1	999
	Submit photo	Jason Colquett (Nonpartisan)	16.1	996
	Submit photo	Loretta McClee (Nonpartisan)	15.2	940
		Georgio Proctor (Nonpartisan)	8.0	494

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 6,199
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Campaign themes[edit]

2025[edit]

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Sponsored legislation[edit]

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Scorecards[edit]

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