JACKSON — After a competitive application process, Secretary Michael Watson announces the 2022-2023 inaugural class for the Secretary of State (SOS) Student Ambassador Program. The 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 56 students from 44 schools in 28 counties across all four congressional districts.
We’ve received several complaints over the last few days regarding the conduct of a party election official, possibly calling into question the impartial application of election laws. Although our office has no enforcement authority, we’ve addressed the issue and want to remind all party officials of the importance of remaining impartial throughout the election process if playing a role in the conduction of the election.
JACKSON – The Secretary of State's Office will host the first of five public hearings regarding Initiative Measure No. 65 (medical marijuana) in Oxford on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. The event will be held at The Gertrude Castellow Ford Center for the Performing Arts located at 351 University Ave, Oxford, MS, 38655.
JACKSON — Less than 24 hours remain until Mississippians head to the polls for Republican Primary Runoff Election Day. Eligible voters in Congressional Districts 2, 3, and 4 will cast a ballot for the candidate they wish to see advance to the November 8th General Election.
As Mississippi’s State Securities Regulator, I am proud to stand with West Virginia Auditor John McCuskey against President Biden’s attempt to weaponize The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC recently proposed burdensome, climate-related reporting requirements for companies issuing securities regardless of their environmental impact.
JACKSON — The notice required to set in motion Mississippi's law to ban abortion is now published in the Mississippi Administrative Bulletin.
Click here to view the Administrative Procedures Notice Filing.
JACKSON — Voting is underway for Mississippi's Republican Primary Runoff Elections in Districts 2, 3, and 4. Call volume to the Secretary of State's Elections Hotline is steady, with most calls relating to polling place locations and ballot confusion at the St. Philip's Episcopal Church voting precinct in Congressional District 2.
Earlier today, our office issued a voter registration alert regarding a calendar selection error in the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS). Transparency is a primary pillar of election integrity, which is why I believe it is essential to provide Mississippi voters with further context as to how that error occurred.
JACKSON — The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office and Secretary Michael Watson have released a newly created Voter Registration Drive Organizer Toolkit for the public to utilize when arranging a voter registration drive.
While Mississippians across the state are gearing up for the next school year, our office is preparing for the fast-approaching November general election. It’s an important time for our state with all four congressional seats on the ballot as well as several judicial positions; moreover, this year’s midterm elections are significant across the country.