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Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Thursday, May 15, 2025

OPINION COLUMN: The Erosion of Mississippi's Public Trust Tidelands
 

Last week, coastal media outlets announced a local judgment against state control of state-owned tidelands, going as far to claim the 

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

OPINION COLUMN: Post-Election Audits Update
 

Since first entering public service in 2008, I have dedicated myself to ensuring the security and integrity of Mississippi’s elections.

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Thursday, May 8, 2025

SECRETARY MICHAEL WATSON OPENS INVESTIGATIONS INTO INSTITUTIONAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES INC. (ISS) AND GLASS LEWIS

JACKSON, Miss – The Office of the Mississippi Secretary of State has opened investigations into two of the nation’s largest proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) and Glass Lewis.

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Friday, May 2, 2025

Secretary Michael Watson Announces 2025-2026 SOS Student Ambassadors

JACKSON, Miss. – After a competitive application process, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is proud to announce the 2025-2026 class of Secretary of State Student Ambassadors.

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Upcoming Voter Registration Dates for the 2025 Municipal General Election

JACKSON, Miss. – Municipal Clerk's Offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for in-person voter registration for the Municipal General Election on June 3, 2025.

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Thursday, April 17, 2025

2025 Municipal Primary Runoff Election Day Reminders

JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi's 2025 Municipal Primary Runoff Election Day is Tuesday, April 22. The ballot features runoffs in twenty-eight (28) cities:

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins; Upcoming Deadlines for the 2025 Municipal Primary Runoff Election

JACKSON, Miss. – As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines.

 

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Monday, March 31, 2025

2025 Municipal Primary Election Day Reminders

JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi's 2025 Municipal Primary Election Day is less than 24 hours away. The April 1 ballot features municipal offices across the state.

Michael Watson SOS Press Release

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins; Upcoming Deadlines for the Municipal Primary Election

JACKSON, Miss. – As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines.

In-Person Absentee Voting

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