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.

JACKSON – Materials for the Secretary of State’s 2020 Promote the Vote (PTV) program are now available online at 

JACKSON –  Our office recently published a list of all candidates for the Statewide or Legislative Office who failed to file a campaign disclosure report by the dates specified in Section 23-15-807(b).

JACKSON – As of Sunday, October 18, 2020, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 120,253 absentee ballots requested, 115,848 absentee ballots sent, and 89,499 absentee ballots received in the state of Mississippi for the 2020 General Election. 

JACKSON – According to a press release issued by the United States Census Bureau on Tuesday, self-response and field data collection ope

(October 13, 2020 Special Runoff Elections)

JACKSON – Today, the Secretary of State's Office will host our fifth and final public hearing regarding Initiative Measure No. 65 and Alternative Measure No. 65A (medical marijuana). The hearing will take place at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson.

JACKSON –  The polls are officially open for today's September 22nd special election runoff for Senate District 15, Senate District 39, House District 37 and House District 66. While polling places close at 7 p.m., any voter in line at 7 p.m. is entitled to cast a ballot.