I wanted to take a minute to update everyone on the current status of our election process. Since Mississippi is a bottom-up state, circuit clerks and election commissioners run elections at the county level. While not required, 70 of the 82 counties have uploaded their unofficial results through the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS). Counties have 10 days from the date of the election to submit their certified results to our office, which is November 13.

JACKSON, Miss. - As of 12:00 p.m., the Secretary of State’s Office is experiencing high call volume on the Elections Hotline (800-829-6786) and has received reports of:

JACKSON, Miss. - Pursuant to Mississippi Code Section 23-15-817, the Secretary of State’s Office is required to publish a list of all candidates for Statewide or Legislative Office who failed to file a campaign disclosure report by the dates specified in Section 23-15-807(b).

Individuals who failed to timely file their Pre-Election campaign finance report by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, and still have not filed their report to date include:

• None

   

JACKSON, Miss. - As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming dates and deadlines for the 2026 General Election on Tuesday, November 3.

JACKSON, Miss. - Secretary of State Michael Watson announced three amendments to the Mississippi Securities Act Rules that modernize how state-registered investment advisers market their services, register their representatives, and view client accounts.

After receiving numerous questions regarding the special election for Senate District 34, I would like to provide clarity on the current state of redistricting in Mississippi. What has transpired is really quite simple.

JACKSON, Miss. - Periodic campaign finance reports for all nonpartisan judicial candidates/committees are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Candidates may submit reports via: