Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins, Upcoming Deadlines for the November 4 Elections

From Michael Watson, MS Secretary of State

As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines for the November 4 elections.

To view the list of counties that may have an election on November 4, click here. Visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address, including a sample ballot. As you type your address into the system, similar addresses should populate. Simply click on yours to get started. Mississippians are encouraged to educate themselves on all races prior to heading to the polls.

In-Person Absentee Voting

Circuit Clerk's Offices will be open this Saturday, October 25, from 8:00 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee voting for the November 4 elections.

The last day to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, November 1. Circuit Clerk's Offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. until noon.

All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, November 4 (Election Day). To track your mail-in absentee ballot, visit the My Election Day portal. To learn more about absentee voting requirements, visit the Secretary of State's Absentee Voting Information webpage.

UOCAVA Voter Registration Deadline

For non-registered UOCAVA voters to vote in the November 4 elections, Circuit Clerk's Offices must be in actual receipt of a completed Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) from a UOCAVA voter by Saturday, October 25.

For more information regarding how to cast a UOCAVA ballot, please contact your local election officials or email UOCAVA@sos.ms.gov.

Campaign Finance Deadline

All opposed candidates seeking election this year, and political committees which have accepted contributions or made expenditures in support of or in opposition to these county general or special election candidates must file the Pre-Election Report with the appropriate offices by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28.

The Secretary of State's Office is your primary and trusted source for election information. For questions, please contact the Elections Division at 1-800-829-6786, email ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov, or visit YallVote.ms.

Important Dates for the November 4 Elections

• October 25 - Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins

• November 1 - In-Person Absentee Voting Deadline

• November 4 -

  • Election Day

  • Deadline for the postmark of mail-in absentee ballots