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2024-2025 Student Ambassador Program Application Now Available

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson and the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office is seeking high school seniors with a passion for leadership and state government to apply for the agency's 2024-2025 Student Ambassador Program. The program aims to increase voter education and registration among youth and encourages students to engage in Mississippi civics.

New Voter Registration Deadline for Primary Election

JACKSON, Miss. – Any Mississippian who has yet to register to vote must register by Monday, February 12, in order to vote in the 2024 Primary Election. Races on the March 12, ballot include offices of President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. Representative.


To register, applicants may:

New Voter Registration Deadline for Primary Election

JACKSON, Miss. – Any Mississippian who has yet to register to vote must register by Monday, February 12, in order to vote in the 2024 Primary Election. Races on the March 12, ballot include offices of President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. Representative.


To register, applicants may:

Mississippians Deserve the Restoration of the Public Trust Tidelands Act

Growing up in Pascagoula, I spent many summer days casting a line in the Mississippi Sound, frequenting numerous piers in Jackson County. When the days got shorter and classes at Arlington Elementary took up most of our time, we frequently raced our bikes to the nearest fishing hole to soak up the last bit of daylight.

Secretary Michael Watson Warns of Increasing Uses of AI in Investment Scams

JACKSON, Miss. – Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to emerge as the latest development in global technology. AI is still evolving with increasing human-like functions. Artificial intelligence in this technological age is profitable, until placed in the wrong hands.


Investment fraud is already a rising threat in the United States. With the aid of AI, it is unstoppable without intervention. Scammers can easily use AI to impersonate other people including investment advisors.

2024 Presidential Primary Absentee Report (Feb. 20)

JACKSON, Miss – As of Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 4,592 absentee ballots requested, 4,358 absentee ballots sent, and 1,957 absentee ballots received in the state of Mississippi for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election. 


Races on the March 12 ballot include offices of President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. Representative.

2024 Presidential Primary Absentee Report (Feb. 26)

JACKSON, Miss – As of Monday, February 26, 2024, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 5,958 absentee ballots requested, 5,742 absentee ballots sent, and 3,380 absentee ballots received in the state of Mississippi for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election. 


Races on the March 12 ballot include offices of President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. Representative.

Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins

JACKSON, Miss. — Circuit clerk offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon for in-person absentee voting this Saturday, March 2, 2024.

The last day to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, March 9, 2024, on which circuit clerk offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by March 12 and received by county circuit clerk offices by March 19.