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Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Monday, October 14, 2024

2024 November General Election Absentee Report (October 14)

JACKSON, Miss – As of Monday, October 14, 2024, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 60,057 absentee ballots requested, 57,920 absentee ballots sent, and 42,102 absentee ballots received in the state of Mississi

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Thursday, October 10, 2024

First Responder Absentee Voting Provision

JACKSON, Miss. – As the southeastern United States has been, and continues to be, battered by hurricanes, the Secretary of State's Office reminds voters of the absentee provision for emergency responders deployed on Election Day.

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Monday, October 7, 2024

OPINION COLUMN: The Growing Threat of AI Deepfakes

JACKSON, Miss. – In a conference room at a recent cybersecurity training, I found myself squinting at a screen, playing a high-stakes game of “real or fake.” The assignment was straightforward—sort out which images projected in front of us were authentic and which were AI-generated.

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Monday, October 7, 2024

2024 November General Election Absentee Report (October 7)

JACKSON, Miss – As of Monday, October 7, 2024, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 38,875 absentee ballots requested, 36,539 absentee ballots sent, and 23,434 absentee ballots received in the state of Mi

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Upcoming General Election Deadlines

JACKSON, Miss. – With the November 5, 2024, General Election quickly approaching, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines.   VOTER REGISTRATION

The 2024 General Election voter registration deadlines are:

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Monday, September 23, 2024

Absentee Ballots Now Available for the November General Election

JACKSON, Miss. – In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in county Circuit Clerk's Offices for the November General Election.

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Monday, September 16, 2024

2024 General Election Sample Ballot Now Available

JACKSON, Miss. – The sample ballot for the 2024 November General Election is now available on the Mississippi Secretary of State's website. 

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Secretary Michael Watson & Mississippi Veterans Affairs Renew "Vote in Honor of a Veteran"
Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Friday, September 6, 2024

Absentee Ballot Applications Now Available for the November General Election

JACKSON, Miss. – Absentee ballot applications are now available in Circuit Clerk's Offices for the November 5, 2024, General Election. Absentee ballots will be available starting September 23, 2024.

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