Press Releases & Columns | Michael Watson Secretary of state

Monday, June 22, 2020

ELECTION DAY REMINDERS FOR JUNE 23 ELECTIONS

Jackson, Miss. – The Republican primary runoff election for the 2nd Congressional District and the special election for House District 88 will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Any voter in line at 7 p.m. is entitled to cast a ballot.

Friday, June 19, 2020

ELECTION DAY REMINDERS FOR REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RUNOFF & HD 88 SPECIAL ELECTION

Thursday, June 11, 2020

SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICE SET TO REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC MONDAY

Jackson, Miss. – The Secretary of State’s Office has been temporarily closed to the public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Monday, May 18, 2020

Op-ed From Secretary Watson: 2020 General Election: Preparation Is Key

The elections landscaping is steadily changing, and often, with change comes confusion. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted several changes to state election laws and voting procedures, leaving many voters unsure about how, when, and where to cast their ballot for the 2020 General Election.

Friday, May 1, 2020

SECRETARY WATSON TO DELIVER VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS FOR CLASS OF 2020

Jackson, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson will honor graduates across Mississippi during a virtual commencement address via Facebook Live on Monday, May 4, at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

STATE OFFICIALS WAIVE IN-PERSON REQUIREMENT FOR NOTARIZATION OF DOCUMENTS

Jackson, Miss.

Friday, April 3, 2020

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF MISSISSIPPI SECRETARY OF STATE MICHAEL WATSON

I was extremely disappointed to indirectly hear about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ plan to open the Bonnet Carre Spillway.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICE BUILDINGS TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Jackson, Miss. – In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office will be closed to the general public until further notice, effective at 2 p.m. on March 17, 2020.