With the Nov. 5 general election quickly approaching, the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office has issued a handful of reminders for those who plan to vote.
Firstly, unregistered voters have until Monday, Oct. 7, at 5 p.m. to register. Registration can be done in person at local circuit clerk’s offices or through mail. Registration forms can be printed online or picked up at the secretary of state’s office in Jackson and in public libraries, driver’s license exam stations, circuit clerk’s offices, municipal clerk’s offices, and public schools across the state. Mail-in registration must be postmarked by Monday, Oct. 7, as well.
The same deadline applies to those who need to update registration information before the upcoming election. Information can be updated online.
Secondly, the secretary of state’s office reminds voters who may not be in town or might have a work obligation during voting hours that absentee ballots are now available. Absentee ballots are available through local circuit clerk’s offices during normal business hours and on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. until noon. Mail-in absentee ballots have already been mailed to those who applied. A step-by-step guide on how to vote absentee can be found here.
The Nov. 5 general election will include the presidential election, five of six congressional seats, four state supreme court seats, along with various local races.
