JACKSON, Miss. – In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in Circuit Clerk's Offices for the 2026 Primary Election for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on March 10, 2026.

Mississippians may utilize the Secretary of State's Y'all Vote website, which includes an Absentee Voting FAQ, or contact their circuit clerk to verify eligibility. If eligible, ballots will be provided upon request by circuit clerks. Those who cast an absentee ballot may track their ballot through the My Election Day portal.

To vote in the 2026 Primary Election, Mississippians must register to vote by February 9. All mail-in voter registrations must be postmarked by February 9.

For those who cannot visit their Circuit Clerk's Office during the work week, Saturday in-person absentee voting dates for the 2026 Primary Election are Saturday, February 28, and Saturday, March 7, from 8:00 a.m. until noon.

The last day to vote in-person absentee is March 7, while mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked on or before March 10 (Election Day).

To access the full 2026 Elections Calendar, visit the Secretary of State's website or click here.

The Secretary of State's Office is your primary and trusted source for election information. For questions, please email ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov, call the Elections Hotline at 1-800-829-6786, or visit YallVote.ms.

2026 Primary Election Dates for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate

• February 9 - Voter Registration Deadline for the 2026 Primary Election
• March 7 - In-Person Absentee Voting Deadline for the 2026 Primary Election
• March 10 -
  • Primary Election Day (U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate)
  • Deadline for the postmark of mail-in absentee ballots