Since taking office as Mississippi’s 36th Secretary of State, following three terms in the Mississippi Senate, safeguarding Mississippi elections has remained a priority.

JACKSON, Miss – As of Monday, October 16, 2023, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 15,856 absentee ballots requested, 14,969 absentee ballots sent, and 9,328 absentee ballots received in the state of Mi

JACKSON, Miss – Mock Election Day through the Secretary of State's Office's Promote the Vote (PTV) Program will take place Monday, October 16.

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).

BILOXI, Miss – On behalf of the Gulf Coast legislative delegation, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson presented the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) with a check for $11,455,247, representing the Tidelands Trust Funds amounts collected during Fiscal Ye

JACKSON, Miss.

JACKSON, Miss – With the November 7, 2023, General Election quickly approaching, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines.

Voter Registration

The 2023 General Election voter registration deadlines are:

Recently, there has been plenty of discussion regarding the role of state government in higher education. While this lengthy debate has caused quite an uproar, the fundamental question remains: “What is the proper role of government?”

JACKSON, Miss. – In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available through your county circuit clerk's office for the November general election to be held on November 7, 2023.