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Mississippi

Your Vote Matters!

Did you know that a 2014 Mississippi Alderman election ended in a tie, forcing the candidates to draw straws to determine the winner?

Important Election Dates

Primary Election - March 10, 2026 | Run off - April 7, 2026

Registration Deadlines

February 8, 2026

Absentee Ballot Deadlines*

Request: Check with your county election office.

Return: March 10, 2026 (postmarked)

Early Voting

Not Available

*Mississippi offers limited absentee voting options. Ballots must be received within 5 business days of the election to count.

General Election - November 3, 2026 | Run off - December 1, 2026

Registration Deadlines

October 5, 2026

Absentee Ballot Deadlines*

Request: Check with your county election office.

Return: November 3, 2026 (postmarked)

Early Voting

Not Available

*Mississippi offers limited absentee voting options. Ballots must be received within 5 business days of the election to count.

State Voter Guides

Voting Resources

Have you ever wondered how elections work, or if your vote actually matters?

 

Numerous elections have been won, or tied, by only a handful of votes. Depending on the state, elections resulting in a tie can be decided by games of chance – like drawing cards. Your vote matters!

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Righteous Leadership Matters

“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.” (Proverbs 29:2)