9th Mississippi Legislature

The 9th Mississippi Legislature met from January 2, 1826 to January 31, 1826, in Jackson, Mississippi. It was composed of the Mississippi State Senate and the Mississippi House of Representatives. Some senators and all representatives were elected in August 1825.

Senate

As the Gerard Brandon, the [Lieutenant List of governors of Mississippi|Governor of Mississippi|Lieutenant Governor (Senate President)] was Acting Governor when the term started, Thomas Freeland was elected as the Senate's President Pro Tempore. On January 7, 1826, David Holmes was sworn in as Governor, allowing Brandon to resume his role as Lieutenant Governor and ex officio President of the Senate. Non-senators William H. Chaille and Joseph Pierce were elected Senate's Secretary and Door-Keeper respectively.

House

Isaac R. Nicholson was elected Speaker of the House. Non-representatives James Phillips Jr. and Dillard Collins were elected Clerk and Door-Keeper respectively.