Elected official; prohibit from changing political party affiliation during term of office.

Mississippi's HB 760 prohibits elected officials from changing political party affiliations during their term. If an official publicly declares they are leaving their original party or joining a different one, it is treated as a resignation, creating a vacancy in their office. The vacancy must then be filled according to existing state law for that position. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, directly affecting all current and future elected state officials in Mississippi.