Mississippi House of Representatives

Mississippi House of Representatives
Mississippi Legislature
State seal
Type
Type	Lower house
Term limits	None
History
New session started	January 2, 2024
Leadership
Speaker	Jason White (R) since January 2, 2024
Speaker pro tempore	Manly Barton (R) since January 2, 2024
Minority Leader	Robert Johnson III (D) since January 7, 2020
Structure
Seats	122
Political groups	Republican (79)   Democratic (41)   Independent (2)
Length of term	4 years
Authority	Article IV, Mississippi Constitution
Salary	$10,000/year + per diem
Elections
Last election	November 7, 2023 (122 seats)
Next election	November 2, 2027 (122 seats)
Redistricting	Legislative Control
Meeting place
House of Representatives Chamber Mississippi State Capitol Jackson, Mississippi
Website
Mississippi State Legislature

The Mississippi House of Representatives is the lower house of the Mississippi Legislature, the lawmaking body of the U.S. state of Mississippi. According to the state constitution of 1890, it is to comprise no more than 122 members elected for four-year terms. To qualify as a member of the House candidates must be at least 21 years old, a resident of Mississippi for at least four years, and a resident in the district for at least two years. Elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.