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2026 PRIMARY ELECTION
Mississippi's 2026 Primary Election Day is almost here! The March 10 ballot features candidates for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.
The My Election Day portal is an excellent resource to educate yourself on the upcoming election and receive information tailored to your address. Our goal remains to ensure you have trusted information at your fingertips.
As a reminder, polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Any voter in line at 7:00 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot.
Casting our ballots on Election Day ensures our voices will be heard as registered voters in Mississippi. Encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to fulfill their civic duty and show up to the polls regardless of the races on the ballot. All elections, whether municipal or federal, impact our daily lives.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to our Elections Division at 1-800-829-6786, ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov, or visit YallVote.ms. Our office remains your trusted source for election information.
MORE NEWS
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SUPERTALK MISSISSIPPI: Michael Watson, MS Secretary of State, joins Ricky to talk about secure elections
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MISSISSIPPI TODAY: Secretary of State Michael Watson says Mississippi needs campaign finance reform
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MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE: Watson not seeking re-election as Secretary of State but “will be on the ballot”
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STENNIS CAPITOL PRESS FORUM
I was honored to join our press friends at the Stennis Capitol Press Forum to provide some updates from our office. From our work on election integrity and campaign finance reform to tackling the red tape hindering business owners, our team has continued to work diligently to better serve all Mississippians. Looking forward to sharing more about our path forward!
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ECM COOPERATIVE LEADERS WORKSHOP
Visiting with the ECM Youth Leaders is one of my favorite days of the year. I'm thankful for the opportunity to help mentor and encourage this group. Meeting with Mississippi's best and brightest challenges me to be better each day.
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CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL VISIT
Loved getting to sit down with the Clinton High School students in Work Based Learning to hear about their goals and plans for the future. I appreciated getting to ask questions and learn from them. Special thanks to SOS Student Ambassador, Haddie Heindl, for the invitation!
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MFRW CAPITOL DAY
It's always a good day at the Capitol when the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women visit. I enjoyed catching up with these strong ladies from across our state. Proud of the hard work they do for Mississippi and how they serve their communities.
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MSU STUDENT ASSOCIATION VISIT
It was great to be back with my MSU Student Association friends during their visit to the Capitol. Through these engaged, dedicated groups, Mississippi will continue to prosper.
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MISSISSIPPI BUSINESS ALLIANCE VISIT
I recently visited with the Mississippi Business Alliance to discuss our office's priorities and share recent successes of SOS programming including Tackle the Tape, Mississippi Businesses Against Trafficking (MBAT), and our Student Ambassador Program. Thankful for how these men and women lead our businesses across the state.
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STUDENT AMBASSADOR SPRING SUMMIT
To conclude this year's class, we hosted our 2025-2026 SOS Student Ambassadors in Jackson for their Spring Summit. From recognitions in the Senate and House of Representatives galleries to panels with state lobbyists and some of Mississippi's most respected female leaders, the students engaged in a full day of learning and networking. They also participated in a Lunch & Learn with C Spire and elected their 2025-2026 Junior Secretary of State, Elizabeth Flowers of Northpoint Christian School.
The application for the 2026-2027 class, open to rising high school seniors, is available on our website until April 3. I encourage you to share this application with your families, friends, and schools.
I'm truly grateful for a position which allows me to mentor our next generation while helping them achieve their goals. Thrilled to watch our current, former, and future Student Ambassadors lead Mississippi one day!
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NASS WINTER CONFERENCE
Enjoyed convening with my National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) colleagues at our Winter Conference in Washington, D.C. We hosted bipartisan meetings addressing election security, business services, and other important topics.
These conversations ensure we are continually improving our efforts to better serve all Americans. As NASS President, I look forward to helping spearhead our next gathering of discussions this summer in South Dakota.
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MADISON COUNTY BUSINESS LEAGUE VISIT
A big thank you to the Madison County Business League for allowing me to talk about the great things happening at our office, including our work protecting Mississippi's election integrity. I'm proud of what we've accomplished since taking office, but the credit belongs with our incredible team here at the Secretary of State's Office.
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MBAT WEBINAR WITH ASHLEE LUCAS
A big thanks to my friend, Ashlee Lucas, Anti-Trafficking Specialist for the Tebow Group, for joining us for our February MBAT Webinar. If you missed this webinar, I encourage you to view the recording here.
The guest speaker for our next webinar on Thursday, March 5, is Thomas Ruck, Senior Engagement Manager for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Blue Campaign. Visit our MBAT website today to register for this webinar and to learn more about how you and your business can join the fight to #coMBAT trafficking in Mississippi. Every individual we educate and empower could be another life saved!
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ST. STANISLAUS HIGH SCHOOL GOVERNMENT DAY
I recently had the chance to visit St. Stanislaus High School for their Government Day. Excited for the future of these bright young men and look forward to seeing where their passion for leadership and service will take them in the future. Keep up the good work!
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Mary Powell
Mary serves as the Pre-Need Registration Analyst in our Regulation & Enforcement Division. She has been employed with the Secretary of State's Office since 2010.
Mary is the epitome of hard work and dedication. Her dependability and steadfastness make her a valuable team member and a tremendous asset to the agency. Mary's sharp wit keeps the Regulation & Enforcement Division on their toes!
We are extremely blessed to have Mary on our team and appreciate her service to Mississippi!
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