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Donna Barnes

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Donna Barnes is a candidate for Mississippi Court of Appeals District 1 Position 2 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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Background

Donna M. Barnes is a judge for Position 2 of the Mississippi Court of Appeals District 1. She assumed office in 2004. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Barnes is running for re-election for the Position 2 judge of the Mississippi Court of Appeals District 1. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026.[source]

Barnes became chief judge of the court on February 1, 2019.[1]

Law:
University of Mississippi Law Center
Graduate:
University of Cambridge
Bachelor's:
University of Mississippi

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On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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Donna Barnes — Mississippi Court of Appeals District 1 Position 2 candidate, 2026 | True Vote