JACKSON, Miss – As of Monday, August 28, 2023, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 12,897 absentee ballots requested, 12,604 absentee ballots sent, and 10,415 absentee ballots received in the state of Mi

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).

JACKSON, Miss – In conjunction with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Secretary of State Michael Watson proclaims August 23, 2023, as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.

JACKSON — Circuit clerk offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon for in-person absentee voting this Saturday, August 19, for Primary Election Runoffs. 

The last day to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, August 26. Circuit clerk offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson and the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office have announced investors who purchased retail precious metals from Lear Capital will receive compensation as part of Lear's bankruptcy plan.

JACKSON, Miss – As of 11 a.m., the Secretary of State's Office has received reports of steady turnout at the polls and high traffic on the Elections Hotline (800-829-6786).

We have reports of varying issues including:

JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi's Primary Election Day is almost here. The August 8 ballot features statewide, state district, county, and county district offices.

JACKSON, Miss. – In due diligence, the Secretary of State's Office reminds all Mississippi voters to take a proactive approach in preparing for the Tuesday, August 8, Primary Election.