Press Releases & Columns | Michael Watson Secretary of state

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.

Monday, March 16, 2020

STATEMENT OF MISSISSIPPI SECRETARY OF STATE MICHAEL WATSON

“As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office is communicating regularly with the Governor's Office, MEMA and state health officials to monitor developments of

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

MORE THAN 20,000 ABSENTEE BALLOTS REQUESTED FOR 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION

Jackson, Miss.— As of 7:30 a.m.

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY: LATE MORNING UPDATE

Jackson, Miss.— The Secretary of State’s Office

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY: EARLY AFTERNOON UPDATE

Jackson, Miss.— Based on the telephone calls to The Secretary of State’s Office, voter turnout for the 2020 Presidential Primary Elections seem to be steady.

Monday, March 9, 2020

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY REMINDERS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Jackson, Miss. – Polls for the 2020 Primary Election open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Any voter in line at 7 p.m. is entitled to cast a ballot. Mississippians can vote for the party nominees for United States President, U.S. Senate, and U.S.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

SECRETARY OF STATE MICHAEL WATSON PROVIDES AN UPDATE ON ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Jackson, Miss. – More than 15,000 voters have requested an absentee ballot for March 10, 2020, Primary Elections.