Voting Rules in Mississippi
Strict photo ID required. Voters without acceptable ID must cast a provisional ballot and take additional steps.
Absentee voting requires an approved excuse.
Mississippi does not have in-person early voting.
Voter registration must be completed by October 4, 2026. Registration by mail or in person only.
Registration deadline is 30 days before Election Day.
Polls are open from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Election Day. If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote.
Candidates on the Ballot
Candidate data will be added as 2026 races are formally declared.
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Register to Vote in Mississippi
Official Mississippi Voter Registration
Register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. You must be a U.S. citizen, a Mississippi resident, and at least 18 years old by Election Day.
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