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Campaign Finance Late-Filer Report

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 the 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 campaign finance report by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, and still have not filed their report to date include:

Mississippi Joins Multistate Securities Settlement with Nexo Capital, Inc.

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson has announced the office's Securities Division joined 52 other jurisdictions and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a $45 million settlement with Nexo Capital Inc. (Nexo). The settlement relates to the offering and selling of unregistered securities in digital asset investments.

Secretary Watson Completes 82-County Tour

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson announced the completion of the 82-County Tour this morning at the Jackson County Courthouse.


Prior to the announcement, Secretary Watson visited with Jackson County election officials inside the courthouse. The Jackson County visit was stop 82 of 82 on the tour.

Candidate Qualifying Clarification

JACKSON, Miss – The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office has received numerous questions as to the procedures for qualifying candidates for the 2023 Election. To ensure Mississippians receive accurate information, a few candidate qualifying clarifications are noted below.

Secretary Watson Announces MBAT Summit at Jackson State University

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson is pleased to announce our next Mississippi Businesses Against Trafficking (MBAT) Summit to be held on April 4, 2023, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the campus of Jackson State University. 

In collaboration with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI), the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), and the Jackson State University (JSU) Police Department, the upcoming summit will include multiple sessions featuring industry experts.

Secretary Watson Hosts MBAT Summit on JSU Campus

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson hosted a Mississippi Businesses Against Trafficking (MBAT) Summit Tuesday afternoon on the Jackson State University (JSU) campus. Business, non-profit, and state agency representatives and JSU students gathered to learn more about human trafficking in Mississippi and across the country.


Today's MBAT Summit was held in collaboration with JSU (thanks to Chief Herman Horton, Director of Public Safety at JSU), the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI), and the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH).

Mississippi Joins Multistate Securities Settlement with Robinhood Financial LLC

Jackson, Miss – Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson announced the agency's Securities Division has joined a multi-state settlement with Robinhood Financial LLC, which will pay up to $10.2 million in penalties for operational and technical failures.


"Through diligent work, our Securities Division continues to protect the hard-earned money of Mississippi investors. Financial service firms will be held responsible for lack of responsibility and customer care when operating in our state," said Secretary Michael Watson.

Secretary Watson Announces 2023-2024 SOS Student Ambassadors

JACKSON, Miss — After a competitive application process, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is proud to announce the 2023-2024 class of Secretary of State (SOS) Student Ambassadors.


The Ambassador program equips high school seniors with the knowledge and resources to engage as leaders within their schools and communities. This year's group of Ambassadors consists of 67 students from 46 schools in 35 counties across all four congressional districts.

SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICE SET TO REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC MONDAY

Jackson, Miss. – The Secretary of State’s Office has been temporarily closed to the public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. During this time, our team has continued to provide first-class service to all Mississippians by responding to emails, answering phone calls, and guiding customers through our online resources.