
Voter Information
MISSISSIPPI
ELECTION INFORMATION
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 is the PRIMARY ELECTION
Registration Deadlines:
By Mail: Monday, July 10, 2023 (postmarked)
In Person: Monday, July 10, 2023
What do I Need to register to vote?
You will need to provide your driver's license number or the last 4 digits of your Social Security number on your voter registration form. If you do not have a driver's license number or Social Security number and you are registering by mail for the first time, you must include another form of ID with your application.
Acceptable forms of ID are:
- A copy of current valid photo identification
- A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document showing your name and address
Once you are registered, you generally remain registered indefinitely, unless you move or no longer meet one of the qualifications to vote.
What Do I need to bring when I vote?
Photo ID is required in order to vote. Expired photo IDs are acceptable as long as they are not more than 10 years old.Acceptable forms of ID are:
- A driver's license
- Photo ID card issued by a branch, department or entity of the State of Mississippi
- US passport
- Government employee ID card
- Firearms license
- Student photo ID issued by an accredited Mississippi university, college or community/junior college
- US military ID
- Tribal photo ID
- Any other photo ID issued by any branch, department, agency or entity of the US government or any state government
- Mississippi Voter ID Card
If you do not have any of these forms of ID, you can obtain a Mississippi Voter ID Card at no cost. You can apply for a Mississippi Voter ID card at any Circuit Clerk's office during normal business hours. Or call 1-855-868-3745 for more information.
Voters can call or text 844-338-8743 at any time to reach VoteRiders Voter ID Helpline
Not sure where to go vote? Call the Circuit Clerk’s office at 601-928-5246 or visit https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/polling-place-locator
How do I vote absentee?
You can request a ballot up to 45 days in advance through the mail, or you can visit the Circuit Clerk's office.