How to Vote in Mississippi
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Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Mississippi
Mississippi Primary Election
(State/Federal)
Mississippi Primary Election
Aug 08, 2023
In-person absentee voting: Sat July 29, 2023 - Sat August 5, 2023
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Mississippi does not offer online voter registration.In person: 5:00 pm Mon Jul 10, 2023
Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not AvailableEarly Voting Period: Not available
Absentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Mail: There is no deadline to request an absentee ballot. Your request must be received in time to be postmarked for return on election day
In Person: There is no deadline for absentee ballot requests to be received. Make sure your application is received in time for your Election Official to mail you a ballot.
Mail: There is no deadline to request an absentee ballot. Your request must be received in time to be postmarked for return on election day
In Person: There is no deadline for absentee ballot requests to be received. Make sure your application is received in time for your Election Official to mail you a ballot.
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Tue August 8, 2023 and received by Tue August 15, 2023
In person: Ballots must be returned by mail
By mail: Postmarked by Tue August 8, 2023 and received by Tue August 15, 2023
In person: Ballots must be returned by mail
Mississippi Primary Runoff Election (TBD 8/8 dependency)
(State/Federal)
Mississippi Primary Runoff Election (TBD 8/8 dependency)
Aug 29, 2023
In-person absentee voting: Sat August 19, 2023 - Sat August 26, 2023
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Mississippi does not offer online voter registration.Mail: Postmarked by Mon Jul 31, 2023
In person: 5:00 pm Mon Jul 31, 2023
Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not AvailableEarly Voting Period: Not available
Absentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Mail: There is no deadline to request an absentee ballot. Your request must be received in time to be postmarked for return on election day
In Person: There is no deadline for absentee ballot requests to be received. Make sure your application is received in time for your Election Official to mail you a ballot.
Mail: There is no deadline to request an absentee ballot. Your request must be received in time to be postmarked for return on election day
In Person: There is no deadline for absentee ballot requests to be received. Make sure your application is received in time for your Election Official to mail you a ballot.
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Tue August 29, 2023 and received by Wed September 6, 2023
In person: Ballots must be returned by mail
By mail: Postmarked by Tue August 29, 2023 and received by Wed September 6, 2023
In person: Ballots must be returned by mail
Mississippi General Election
(State/Federal)
Mississippi General Election
Nov 07, 2023
In-person absentee voting: Sat October 28, 2023 - Sat November 4, 2023
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Mississippi does not offer online voter registration.Mail: Postmarked by Tue Oct 10, 2023
In person: Mon Oct 9, 2023
Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not AvailableEarly Voting Period: Not available
Absentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Mail: There is no deadline to request an absentee ballot. Your request must be received in time to be postmarked for return on election day
In Person: There is no deadline for absentee ballot requests to be received. Make sure your application is received in time for your Election Official to mail you a ballot.
Mail: There is no deadline to request an absentee ballot. Your request must be received in time to be postmarked for return on election day
In Person: There is no deadline for absentee ballot requests to be received. Make sure your application is received in time for your Election Official to mail you a ballot.
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 7, 2023 and received by Tue November 14, 2023
In person: Ballots must be returned by mail
By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 7, 2023 and received by Tue November 14, 2023
In person: Ballots must be returned by mail
Mississippi General Runoff Election (TBD 11/7 dependency)
(State/Federal)
Mississippi General Runoff Election (TBD 11/7 dependency)
Nov 28, 2023
In-person absentee voting: Sat November 18, 2023 - Sat November 25, 2023
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Mississippi does not offer online voter registration.Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not AvailableEarly Voting Period: Not available
Absentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Mail: There is no deadline to request an absentee ballot. Your request must be received in time to be postmarked for return on election day
In Person: There is no deadline for absentee ballot requests to be received. Make sure your application is received in time for your Election Official to mail you a ballot.
Mail: There is no deadline to request an absentee ballot. Your request must be received in time to be postmarked for return on election day
In Person: There is no deadline for absentee ballot requests to be received. Make sure your application is received in time for your Election Official to mail you a ballot.
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 28, 2023 and received by Tue December 5, 2023
In person: Ballots must be returned by mail
By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 28, 2023 and received by Tue December 5, 2023
In person: Ballots must be returned by mail
Vote Early In-Person
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Drop Off Your Ballot
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How to track your ballot
You can look up your absentee ballot status by using our online tool.
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Mail Your Ballot
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How to track your ballot
You can look up your absentee ballot status by using our online tool.