JACKSON, Miss. – In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2026, Secretary of State Michael Watson urges Mississippians to educate themselves on the increasingly sophisticated threats of financial exploitation.

"We have continued to see our greatest generation targeted because of their vulnerability. Financial exploitation remains a dangerous threat to elderly adults, and I encourage all Mississippians to reaffirm their commitment to helping protect our senior investors," said Secretary Michael Watson.

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson announced today that the East Mississippi Sentinel Landscape (EMSL) has officially been selected for designation by the federal Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, recognizing the region’s national importance to military readiness, working lands conservation, and long-term landscape resilience.

JACKSON, Miss. – Periodic campaign finance reports for all nonpartisan judicial candidates are due by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Candidates may submit reports via:

JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson announced today a resolution of his landmark cease and desist order related to BlackRock, Inc.’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

On March 26, 2024, Secretary Watson entered Administrative Order LS-24-6726 (the “Administrative Order”) that summarily ordered BlackRock to cease and desist from alleged violations of Miss. Code Ann. §§ 75-71-501(2), 75-71-501(3) & 75-71-502(a)(2).

JACKSON, Miss. – After a competitive application process, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is proud to announce the 2026-2027 Secretary of State Student Ambassadors.

JACKSON, Miss. – Periodic campaign finance reports for all nonpartisan judicial candidates are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Candidates may submit reports via:

JACKSON, Miss.  – Effective Monday, March 16, the Secretary of State's Office new office location at 660 North Street is open for walk-in customers. As a reminder, the previous Capital Towers location at 125 S. Congress Street is permanently closed.

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JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi's 2026 Primary Election for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on Tuesday, March 10, is one week away.

Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Any voter in line at 7:00 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot.

JACKSON, Miss. – The Capital Towers location of the Secretary of State's Office, located at 125 S. Congress Street, is currently moving to a new facility. For immediate assistance or deliveries, please visit our office located at 401 Mississippi Street, call 601-359-1633, or visit our website.

The new office location is tentatively scheduled to open for walk-in customers on Monday, March 9.

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JACKSON, Miss. – As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines for the 2026 Primary Election for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on March 10.