Governor Reeves appoints Honorable Judge Craig Treadway from Olive Branch, to DeSoto County Circuit Court Judge position 2 and reopens qualifying period for upcoming election

DESOTO COUNTY, MS. (TVMO) - Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced earlier today that has appointed Honorable Judge Craig Treadway of Olive Branch to the Office of Circuit Court Judge for the 21st Circuit Court District, Place 2.

Gov. Reeves stated, “His decades of experience as an attorney, combined with his service as a prosecutor and as a county and youth court judge, make him an outstanding choice to serve the people of the 21st Circuit Court District.”

The Governor also announced that he has issued a proclamation reopening the qualification period for the position of Circuit Judge for the 21st Circuit District, Place 2.

According to the information released by Gov. Reeves, the qualifying period will be open for seven days, until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Any person who wishes to run in the November 3, 2026, general election for this position shall file their qualifying papers with the State Board of Election Commissioners.

TVMO News Network-MS congratulates Judge Treadway on his provisional appointment.