State Sen. Briggs Hopson is not seeking another term in the legislature and has quashed talks of a potential run for attorney general.
The Republican from Vicksburg announced on social media that he is not seeking a sixth term in the 2027 election cycle. He also removed his name from possible contention in the statewide race. Mississippi will elect a new attorney general next year, with current officeholder Lynn Fitch having launched a bid for governor.
“Over the last few weeks, I’ve had many encouraging conversations with friends and colleagues across Mississippi about a potential statewide run for office next year,” Hopson wrote on Facebook. “However, after serious consideration, Ali and I have decided that this is not the right time for us to undertake such a tremendous commitment.”
Hopson has chaired the Senate Appropriations Committee over the past seven legislative sessions. The appropriations committee is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and shaping state spending bills to fund government agencies.
He was considered a potential candidate for attorney general, though if he were to toss his hat in the ring, he would be challenging fellow Republican and current Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell. Tindell announced his campaign for attorney general in August.
“Any successful candidate must be 100% committed to the campaign, and that was going to be impossible due to my obligations to legal clients who deserve my attention to their personal and business matters, my Senate constituents, and colleagues who trust me to oversee the Appropriations Committee,” Hopson added. “I take these obligations very seriously and feel they deserve my full focus, which would be nearly impossible if I were a statewide candidate.”
Hopson’s term expires in January 2028. Next November’s elections will determine his District 23 replacement. The Senate district spans portions of Warren, Issaquena, Yazoo, and Madison counties.
Regarding his future aspirations, the GOP lawmaker has not announced his next move, though he did say he will continue to serve Mississippi and his local community.
