As residents continue to take to the polls across Mississippi, the secretary of state is reporting a handful of “minor” issues at various locations.
While Secretary Michael Watson did not disclose which polls have seen issues, a press release from his office noted that officials have received reports of:
- Campaign paraphernalia being worn in some precincts.
- Voting machines temporarily being down.
- A late-opening precinct.
- User error operating voting machines.
“Problems at the polls observed by State observers or otherwise reported to our Election Divisions will be referred to the authorities, including the Attorney General’s Office or the appropriate district attorney’s office,” the press release noted. “As a reminder, the Secretary of State’s Office has no enforcement authority over election-related issues.”
For Mississippians who have not yet voted, precincts will be open until 7 p.m. Anyone in line by 7 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot. Results from races for the White House, U.S. House, and U.S. Senate, along with various judgeship roles, will be available here.
