How to Vote in Mississippi

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Mississippi.

Request an Absentee Ballot

Check Your Registration Status

Get Election Reminders

What Are My Voting Options?

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 at noon

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 Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Not available
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.
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.

Mississippi General Election
(State/Federal)

Mississippi General Election

Nov 07, 2023

In-person absentee voting: Sat October 28, 2023 - Sat November 4, 2023 at noon

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 Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Not available
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.

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in Mississippi
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities
Registering for people with convictions
Register to Vote Here

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Contact your local election official to find out the status of your ballot.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Contact your local election official to find out the status of your ballot.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Where do I vote?
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional Mississippi Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Voting Rights Restoration
Additional Information