74% of likely Mississippi Republican primary voters support the “Mississippi Education Freedom Act” (MEFA), while only 15% oppose it.
That’s according to a poll conducted by Cygnal on January 12-13 and released by the American Federation for Children (AFC).
The act, sponsored by House Speaker Jason White and Representative Jansen Owen, aims to create Magnolia Student Accounts and provide funding for school choice across the state. If enacted, it would initially offer school choice to 12,500 students, prioritizing low-income and working-class families.
The poll also found 70% of primary voters are inclined to support candidates who advocate for school choice in state office elections. Support is particularly strong among more conservative voters, with Trump Republicans showing an 80% approval rate and those identifying as Very Conservative at 78%. Suburban voters also demonstrate significant backing, with 65% in favor of MEFA.
“The bottom line is clear: if you oppose school choice, you risk losing your election,” said Ryan Cantrell, chief state strategy officer at AFC. “These results show that Mississippi voters want their elected officials to advance school choice and are strongly in support of MEFA.”
He added that the Mississippi House’s passage of MEFA aligns with President Trump’s agenda on school choice expansion.
AFC is recognized as the largest advocacy group for school choice in the United States. The organization has been instrumental in passing over 200 laws related to education freedom across 31 states.
