JACKSON – As of Sunday, October 23, 2022, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 17,693 absentee ballots requested, 16,884 absentee ballots sent, and 10,186 absentee ballots received

BILOXI – On behalf of the Gulf Coast legislativ

JACKSON – Secretary of State Michael Watson announces the launch of a new initiative, Mississippi Businesses Against Trafficking (MBAT), which currently includes partnerships with several notable Mississippi organizations. 

JACKSON – In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available through your county circuit clerk's office for the November general and special election to be held on November 8, 2022.

JACKSON – Secretary of State Michael Watson celebrated National Voter Registration Day by hosting

While maybe well-intentioned, a recent Clarion Ledger article on voting in Mississippi provided misleading information on th

The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office, County Circuit Clerks, and County Election Commissioners have received calls regarding a mailer sent by a private entity, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF).

JACKSON – Secretary of State Michael Watson joins fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in proclaiming September as National Voter Registration Month.

Earlier today, we were made aware of the Supreme Court’s decision concerning the Long Beach Harbor. The Supreme Court has again reaffirmed the Legislature’s grant of authority to the Secretary of State to act as the agent for the State of Mississippi as trustee of the public trust tidelands.