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REDISTRICTING PREPARATIONS
Recently, in light of the ruling by the United States Supreme Court in Louisiana v. Callais et al., its direct impact on the existing legislative district maps, and my statutory duty as Mississippi’s Chief Elections Officer, I notified Speaker Jason White and Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann of our team's intent at the Secretary of State's Office to begin preparing the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS) for a reversion to the original 2022 legislative redistricting map adopted by the Mississippi Legislature.
Due to certain restrictions, no SEMS redistricting changes may be made while an election is in process, so it was imperative to outline the timeline lawmakers are facing to redraw districts before the 2027 legislative elections. To learn more about my correspondence, click here.
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PRESS RELEASE: Secretary Michael Watson Announces Historic Contribution to Financial Literacy
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SUPERTALK MISSISSIPPI: "It's Not That Simple": Mississippi Secretary of State Breaks Down Redistricting Chaos
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CHASE PARHAM PODCAST: Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson | Why lieutenant governor?
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MAHP ANNUAL CONFERENCE
I appreciated the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session at the Mississippi Association of Health Plans Annual Conference. Having hard discussions to find solutions for healthcare issues in our state is paramount.
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GREATER HATTIESBURG HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION VISIT
Always enjoy catching up with my friends in the Pine Belt. I'm thankful for the Greater Hattiesburg Home Builders Association, and the hard work they do for our building industry. This engaged group is dedicated to making it easier for all to do business in Mississippi.
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BGCWC GREENVILLE VISIT
I had a great visit with the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County in Greenville. A huge thank you for the invitation and all the fun. We especially enjoyed the ice cream party afterward. Looking forward to watching the bright futures of these young students unfold!
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TOP COP PRESENTATION
It was an honor to participate in the 20th annual Top Cop presentation. These brave men and women make sacrifices every day for all Mississippians. I hope you will join me in continuing to pray for their safety as they protect our families and our state.
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UPCI VISIT
I recently had the opportunity to meet with the Mississippi District leadership of the United Pentecostal Church International. Couldn't be prouder of the good work these individuals are doing for their communities. Thank you for the fellowship and hospitality!
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DELTA COUNCIL MEETING
We had a beautiful morning in Stoneville for the 91st Delta Council meeting. With the Council's leadership and vision, our Mississippi Delta is poised for greater agricultural and economic development.
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LINDSEY BECKHAM SHOW
A big thanks to Lindsey Beckham for having me on her podcast. From election integrity to protecting our businesses, we had some productive conversations about how we can better serve all Mississippians. Grateful for Lindsey's support and her passion for public service.
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Laura Henderson-Courtney
Laura serves as the Senior Attorney in our Elections Division. She joined the Secretary of State's Office in 2021.
Laura demonstrates a wealth of legal knowledge in her role as Senior Attorney in the Elections Division. She has consistently stepped in to fulfill critical areas of responsibilities and helped maintain continuity across the Division. Laura is quick to research and offer a solution to whatever challenges arise. Her reliability has had a meaningful impact on the Elections team and Agency.
We are extremely blessed to have Laura on our team and appreciate her service to Mississippi!
ABOUT THE ELECTIONS DIVISION: The Elections Division has many roles in assuring Mississippians’ voices are heard clearly through the election process. These roles include training election officials, managing the Statewide Elections Management System, collecting campaign finance and lobbying reports, displaying election returns, assisting local election officials in carrying out their election-related responsibilities, and answering voters' questions about the election process.
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