Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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State Election Guide
Mississippi election dates and voter deadlines
Mississippi 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Voter Information Lookup can help you check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, and view your sample ballot.
What's on the Mississippi ballot in 2026?
Mississippi's current statewide calendar includes Mississippi General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026, Mississippi Presidential Primary Election 2027 on March 9, 2027, and Mississippi General Election 2027 on November 2, 2027. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in Mississippi?
Mississippi is an open-primary State. Voters may choose which primary to vote in privately. The choice does not register the voter with the party.
Election Calendar
Mississippi current and upcoming election dates
Mississippi General Election 2026
November 3, 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Official Mississippi General Election 2026 source
Key deadlines
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Absentee ballots available
Absentee Ballot Applications: Must be available in the Circuit Clerk’s Office.
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Last day for the county elections official to mail the sample ballots out
General Election Sample Ballot Deadline: MSOS publishes a sample of the official November General Election Ballot in SEMS.
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Absentee ballot request deadline
Absentee Ballot Deadline for Permanently Disabled Voters: Circuit Clerk’s Offices mail absentee ballots to voters on the permanently disabled list
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Absentee ballot request deadline - UOCAVA
UOCAVA Absentee Ballot Deadline: Circuit Clerks' Offices send absentee ballots for first and second Primary Elections by mail, email, or fax to UOCAVA voters.
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Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
Mailed-in must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
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Voter Registration Deadline In Person
An application for voter registration must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Circuit Clerk’s Office located in the county of your voting residence no later than 30 days before an election. Please confirm schedule...
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In-person voter registration deadline
An application for voter registration must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Circuit Clerk’s Office located in the county of your voting residence no later than 30 days before an election.
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Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
Mailed-in must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
Mississippi Presidential Primary Election 2027
March 9, 2027
Presidential preference primaries and first congressional primaries of all political parties will be held on the second Tuesday in March before the November general election. MS ST 23-25-1081
Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Official Mississippi Presidential Primary Election 2027 source
Key deadlines
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Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
Mailed-in must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
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Voter Registration Deadline In Person
An application for voter registration must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Circuit Clerk’s Office located in the county of your voting residence no later than 30 days before an election. Please confirm schedule...
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In-Person Absentee voting begins
QUALIFIED ELECTOR CAN VOTE EARLY NOT MORE THAN 21 DAYS NOR LESS THAN FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF AN ELECTION; TO PROVIDE THAT EARLY VOTING MAY BE CONDUCTED IN THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE OR AT A LOCATION DESIGNATED BY THE...
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In-Person Absentee voting ends
Any ballots cast by the absent elector appearing in person in the office of the registrar shall be cast not later than 12:00 noon on the Saturday immediately preceding elections held on Tuesday, the Thursday immediately...
Mississippi General Election 2027
November 2, 2027
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Official Mississippi General Election 2027 source
Key deadlines
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Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
Mailed-in must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
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Voter Registration Deadline In Person
An application for voter registration must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Circuit Clerk’s Office located in the county of your voting residence no later than 30 days before an election. Please confirm schedule...
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In-Person Absentee voting begins
QUALIFIED ELECTOR CAN VOTE EARLY NOT MORE THAN 21 DAYS NOR LESS THAN FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF AN ELECTION; TO PROVIDE THAT EARLY VOTING MAY BE CONDUCTED IN THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE OR AT A LOCATION DESIGNATED BY THE...
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In-Person Absentee voting ends
Any ballots cast by the absent elector appearing in person in the office of the registrar shall be cast not later than 12:00 noon on the Saturday immediately preceding elections held on Tuesday, the Thursday immediately...
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in Mississippi
Time off for voting: No
Time off to vote is subject to the employer. Mississippi law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
Visit the Mississippi Secretary of State’s polling place locator web page.
Voter ID: Photo ID
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
No. Mississippi does not list same-day voter registration. You must register by the voter registration deadline to vote in a Mississippi election.