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Get StartedYou can register to vote in Mississippi by using one of the following methods:
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, or in-person. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
Remember that the deadline to change your voter registration is 30 days before the election.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Mississippi varies based on the method of registration:
Be prepared to provide your MS Driver's License Number or last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. If you DO NOT have a Mississippi driver's license or social security number, you will need to bring a valid photo ID or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address.
You are required to provide your current and valid driver's license number or, if you don't have one, the last four digits of your social security number.
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of Mississippi can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Mississippi, you need to be registered to vote at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
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No, Mississippi does not have same-day voter registration. This means you cannot register to vote on Election Day. You must register at least 30 days before an election in order to vote.
Mississippi residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
Mississippi gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Unfortunately, Mississippi does not have in-person early voting. However, you may be eligible for in-person absentee voting in certain circumstances. For more information on requesting a ballot, finding ballot drop-off locations, and making a plan to vote, visit BallotReady.org.
According to the Mississippi Secretary of State website, you must present one of the following forms of ID at a polling place on Election Day to comply with Mississippi’s voter ID laws:
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at all polling places statewide in Mississippi.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state, county, or municipal level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
According to the Mississippi Secretary of State, the following categories of people are entitled to vote absentee by mail:
If you change your mind about voting by mail, contact your local election authority for further instructions.
Mississippi requires voters to pay for their own postage when mailing back their ballot.
You can track your ballot by visiting Mississippi’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
Voter Registration | Mississippi Secretary of State . Accessed July 17, 2024.
Y’all Vote | Mississippi Secretary of State. Accessed July 17, 2024.
Mississippi Mail-In Voter Registration Application. Accessed July 17, 2024.
MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Accessed August 1, 2024.
ID Requirements | Mississippi Secretary of State. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Voter Information Guide | Mississippi Secretary of State. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Track my Absentee or Affidavit ballot | Mississippi Secretary of State. Accessed August 8, 2024.
Democracy Maps. Accessed August 8, 2024.
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