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ELECTION DAY ON NOVEMBER 4
Mississippi's Election Day on November 4 featured races across 36 counties with numerous offices including State Senate, State House of Representatives, local school board, county supervisors, and justice court judges.
I'm always proud to report on the integrity and efficiency of Mississippi's elections. Thanks to our phenomenal team of circuit clerks, election commissioners, poll workers, and our staff here at the Secretary of State's Office, Mississippians can cast their ballots with confidence knowing our elections are fair and secure for all.
Be sure to check the My Election Day portal for upcoming runoff races in your area. All runoff elections will be displayed following the November 14 certification deadline for counties. Any potential runoff elections will be held on Tuesday, December 2.
Our office remains your trusted source for election information. Should you have any questions, contact our Elections Division at ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov, call the Elections Hotline at 1-800-829-6786, or visit YallVote.ms.
MORE NEWS
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DAILY WIRE: Top State Election Officials Urge Congress To Protect Elections From Non-Citizen Voting
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SUPERTALK MS: Fitch, Watson announce $51M judgement in nationwide fraud scheme targeting seniors
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OPINION COLUMN: There's No Better Time Than Now to Take Action
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MEC HOBNOB
A special thanks to the Mississippi Economic Council for another great Hobnob. Appreciate their first class hospitality and all the work they do for Mississippi.
More importantly, thank you to the 347,000 businesses who make Mississippi one of the best places to live and raise a family. The Hospitality State is open for business!
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TPUSA EVENT
Proud of the students and other Mississippians who showed up for the Turning Point USA event at Ole Miss. What was even more inspiring was getting to watch Erika Kirk and Vice President JD Vance speak face-to-face with them in a crowded arena. I spent a few minutes visiting with Erika after the event, and she told me she had a soft spot in her heart for Mississippi.
Thank you to TPUSA and Vice President Vance for the visit. Come back soon!
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PEARL HIGH SCHOOL MOCK ELECTION, VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE
Love seeing civics in action, especially when driven by Mississippi's next generation of leaders! Two of our SOS Student Ambassadors, seniors at Pearl High School, hosted a school-wide Promote the Vote Mock Election and Voter Registration Drive.
They even engaged Pearl Mayor Jake Windham, Rankin County District 5 Election Commissioner Trey Fontaine, and some local poll workers to join in on the fun. Well done, Ambassadors and Pearl High School!
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RECENT VISITS ACROSS MS
One of the best things I get to do as Secretary of State is travel our state and visit with the fine people of Mississippi. From the Gulfport Kiwanis to our election officials in Tishomingo and Itawamba Counties, I'm always excited to see so many dedicated and engaged Mississippians. Hearing about the great things going on across our state challenges me to be better each day.
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MBAT VIRTUAL SEMINARS WITH MCAHT
We concluded our four-part virtual seminar series in partnership with the Mississippi Coalition Against Human Trafficking (MCAHT). Participants had the opportunity to learn more about human trafficking awareness and how to foster a safe environment for survivors within their businesses. A special thank you to Amanda Dollar and Sarah Young of MCAHT for their hard work on these presentations!
Although the series has passed, recordings from these sessions are accessible on our website. Every individual we educate and empower could be another life saved. Visit the MBAT website today to learn more about how you and your business can join the fight to #coMBAT trafficking in Mississippi.
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VISIT WITH MAYOR HORHN
I recently enjoyed a visit with my former Senate colleague and now Mayor of Jackson, John Horhn. Looking forward to working alongside Mayor Horhn and his team to revitalize Jackson.
As a bonus, I was able to catch up with my friend Chef Nick Wallace at his new restaurant, Hen & Egg. Thankful for Mayor Horhn, Chef Wallace, and their examples of leadership in our capital city and beyond.
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OLRC VOTE UPDATE
Thrilled to announce we recently cast our 152nd vote as a member of the Occupational Licensing Review Commission. The credit belongs with our team, as our efforts to help reduce regulatory burdens have made it easier for hardworking Mississippians to do business in our state.
If a regulatory barrier is hindering your economic prosperity, I encourage you to contact our office. As long as there is red tape in Mississippi, we will work tirelessly to cut these regulations and promote more competition, innovation, and job growth for all.
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CONSERVATION TASK FORCE MEETING
Our latest meeting of the Conservation Task Force was filled with leading state and federal experts. Gatherings like these help drive Mississippi forward as a prosperous and sustainable state. Glad to to work alongside these colleagues of mine as we continue our work towards a statewide conservation plan.
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TOP 40 UNDER 40 VISIT AT C SPIRE
I recently joined Mississippi Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40 at C Spire for a morning of thoughtful discussions on various policy initiatives. Through these tough, yet meaningful conversations, we strengthen our efforts to ensure Mississippi is better for generations to come. I'm grateful for these men and women and how they serve their communities.
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HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON
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It's always great to be with my DeSoto County friends, both old and new. A big thanks to the Home Builders Association of North Mississippi for the invitation and the opportunity to share the good work we are doing here at the Secretary of State's Office. |
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Tracy Johnson
Tracy serves as the Administrative Support Assistant in our Technology Services Division. She joined the Secretary of State's Office in 2004.
Tracy provides exceptional coordination and support across a wide range of projects and initiatives. Her professionalism and ability to multitask, while keeping the Technology Services Division organized, make her an invaluable part of our agency's success.
We are extremely blessed to have Tracy on our team and appreciate her service to Mississippi!
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