As of October 7, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 23,434 absentee ballots received in Mississippi for the 2024 November General Election. The system reported a total of 38,

Skip ahead to more modern times in 2011, when Republican Phil Bryant won with the second-most votes amassed in a November general election for Mississippi governor. Bryant’s opponent — Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree — was the first Black Mississippian elected by a major party to be a gubernatorial nominee.

With the November 5, 2024, General Election quickly approaching, officials said Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines. Voter Registration The 2024 General Election voter registration deadlines are: Absentee Voting In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available through your county Circuit Clerk’s office for the 2024

Before the 2024 election, use this guide to understand abortion in all U.S states, including current laws, challenges, exceptions, waiting periods, and more.

There are varying ways in which someone can qualify for mail voting; absentee voting (excuse or no-excuse) and standardized mail voting.

Amid a push to register voters in 2024, advocates who risked their lives to do the same in Mississippi's1964 Freedom Summer project reflect on the legacy of the movement.

The Ward 2 seat is vacant after former Jackson councilwoman Angelique Lee resigned, then pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges in August.

In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in county circuit clerk's offices for the November General Election.

Learn about Fannie Lou Hamer, a voting rights activist whose vision for an inclusive political future laid the groundwork for the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

Other than slight increases a week ago, gas prices have been falling since July. This is the lowest average cost for a gallon of regular gas since Jan. 2024.