After losing a bid to retain his seat in the Mississippi House of Representatives by a mere 26 votes in 2023, Nick Bain is looking to re-enter the state’s political scene as an elected official.
At an Independence Day speaking event in Jacinto, Bain announced his intentions to run for office once again in 2027. Though he did not specify what position he plans to pursue, one could rule out a shot at the Governor’s Mansion, given Agriculture Commissioner and gubernatorial hopeful Andy Gipson also spoke at the Fourth of July function.
“Right now, I stand at the cusp of an open door, and I’ll tell you this — I will be on the ballot in 2o27,” Bain, an attorney, told the audience at the event. “I’m going to ask you and a whole lot of people to vote for me.”
Bain, a Republican from Corinth, attributed his most recent election loss to his vote in favor of a landmark decision to change Mississippi’s state flag. The former lawmaker, though proud of his decision to remove a Confederate-themed symbol that once represented the state, said he was met with harsh criticism from a large number of his constituents after the vote.
But as the dust has settled, Bain is ready to be a public servant once again. While his specific aspirations have not been outlined, Bain has plenty of options for an elected post. At the state level, aside from governor, he could toss his hat in the ring for lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state auditor, agriculture commissioner, insurance commissioner, or state treasurer.
Bain could also vie for his old House District 2 seat by challenging Republican state Rep. Brad Mattox in a rematch of the tight 2023 race between the two men, or challenge Republican Sen. Rita Potts Parks for a gig in the capitol’s other chamber. Time will tell where the aspiring politician will direct his focus, but he put north Mississippians on notice that he is back in the hunt. His platform can be found here.
