As towns and cities across Mississippi prepare to hold municipal general elections, the voter registration deadline is just days away with the final chance to do so being Monday, May 5.
Secretary of State Michael Watson is encouraging everyone to take time to register to vote in what he believes are “some of the most important elections.” Citizens can go to their local circuit or municipal clerk’s office to register in person or can print out the registration form and mail it to their local circuit clerk.
“In all actuality, these municipal elections are the ones that can impact your life much more quickly on the local level,” Watson said. “We just encourage folks to remember that you’ve got mayoral, city council, school board elections, and more. It’s important to get out and vote and to make sure you have good leaders in your town.”
Those who register in person must do it by the time clerks’ offices close at 5 p.m. on May 5. Mailed-in registration applications must be postmarked by no later than May 5 to be counted as eligible.
Republican and Democratic primaries took place statewide on April 1, with some runoffs being held on April 22. With the nominees now selected by the people, the general election is set for Tuesday, June 3.
