JACKSON, Miss. – As of 3:30 p.m., the Secretary of State's Office has received numerous reports of high traffic at polls across the state via our Elections Hotline (800-829-6786).

We have received minor reports of:

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office has commenced a restoration project on the Mississippi Gulf Coast aimed at revitalizing the infrastructure of the 30 acre state-owned area known locally as the Broadwater Marina (south of Highway 90).

Funded through a combination of RESTORE Act, GOMESA, and Tidelands resources, the project will ensure the marina’s long-term viability, creating a safe, sustainable space for public use and allow for future economic development.

JACKSON, Miss. – As a reminder, Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. is the filing deadline to submit a renewal registration for the following charities:

JACKSON, Miss. – All opposed judicial candidates in a runoff election, and political committees which have accepted contributions or made expenditures in support of or in opposition to these judicial candidates, and county general and special election candidates in a runoff election must file the Pre-Runoff Report by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Reports may be submitted via:

JACKSON, Miss. – Saturday, November 23, 2024, is the deadline for in-person absentee voting for the General Election Runoffs. Circuit Clerk's Offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

General Election Runoff Day will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by November 26 and received by Circuit Clerk's Offices by 5:00 p.m. on December 4 in order to count.

JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi's General Runoff Election Day is tomorrow. The November 26 ballot features runoffs in forty-nine (49) counties:

JACKSON, Miss. – As part of the Secretary of State's Check Your Charity campaign, our office has released the 2024 Report on Charitable Organizations. The annual report details items such as the total revenue, fundraising expenses, and charitable purpose expenses of Mississippi charities.

JACKSON, Miss. – Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 27-101-1, the FY2024 Annual Report of the Secretary of State's Office has been published and is available on the agency website.

Click here to view the FY2024 Annual Report

JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson reveals the 2024-2028 Mississippi Official & Statistical Register, better known as the Blue Book.

JACKSON, Miss. – Candidates may begin qualifying today, January 2, 2025, for the 2025 municipal elections.