JACKSON, Miss. – In due diligence, the Secretary of State's Office reminds all Mississippi voters to take a proactive approach in preparing for the Tuesday, August 8, Primary Election.

JACKSON, Miss – As of Monday, August 7, 2023, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 45,199 absentee ballots requested, 44,715 absentee ballots sent, and 40,696 absentee ballots received in the state of Mississippi for the 2023 Primary Election. 

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. House of Representatives. In Mississippi, Primary Elections are conducted by political parties, but our office will have observers in precincts across the state.

JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi's Primary Election Day is almost here. The August 8 ballot features statewide, state district, county, and county district offices.

To familiarize yourself with the upcoming election, visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address.

Polls for the August 8 Primary Election 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 – As of 11 a.m., the Secretary of State's Office has received reports of steady turnout at the polls and high traffic on the Elections Hotline (800-829-6786).

We have reports of varying issues including:

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson and the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office have announced investors who purchased retail precious metals from Lear Capital will receive compensation as part of Lear's bankruptcy plan.

State securities regulators investigated Lear for deceptive securities and commodities activities and misleading marketing at the time of the company's bankruptcy.

JACKSON — Circuit clerk offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon for in-person absentee voting this Saturday, August 19, for Primary Election Runoffs. 

The last day to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, August 26. Circuit clerk offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

Primary Runoff Election Day will be held Tuesday, August 29.

All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by August 29 and received by county circuit clerk offices within five business days of August 29 in order to count.

JACKSON, Miss – In conjunction with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Secretary of State Michael Watson proclaims August 23, 2023, as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. This day of action is meant to assist poll worker recruitment efforts throughout Mississippi and across the nation.

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 campaign finance report by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, and still have not filed their report to date include:

• Fabian Nelson
• Roshunda Harris- Allen
• Tamarra Butler-Washington
• Patty Patterson

JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi's Primary Runoff Election Day is almost here. The August 29 ballot features runoffs in 65 counties including six legislative races.

To familiarize yourself with the upcoming election, visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address.

Polls for the August 29 Primary Runoff Election 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.