Mississippi Code
Article 25 - Vacancies in Office
§ 23-15-832. Notice to Secretary of State of vacancy in office for which special election is required to be called to fill

When a vacancy shall occur in an elective office for which a special election is required to be called to fill, the entity with whom candidates for the office are required to qualify shall notify the Secretary of State of the vacancy within five (5) days after it receives knowledge of the vacancy.