State Resources
Did you know that a 2014 Mississippi Alderman election ended in a tie, forcing the candidates to draw straws to determine the winner?
February 8, 2026
Request: Check with your county election office.
Return: March 10, 2026 (postmarked)
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*Mississippi offers limited absentee voting options. Ballots must be received within 5 business days of the election to count.
October 5, 2026
Request: Check with your county election office.
Return: November 3, 2026 (postmarked)
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*Mississippi offers limited absentee voting options. Ballots must be received within 5 business days of the election to count.
Voting Resources
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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“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.” (Proverbs 29:2)