JACKSON, Miss. – Candidates may begin qualifying today, August 7, 2024, for the 2024 Election for the offices of County School Board, Municipal Separate School District Trustee, Special Municipal Separate School District Trustee or Consolidated/Consolidated Line School District Trustee.

Candidates may access the Secretary of State's official 2024 Candidate Qualifying Guide which provides essential information for those seeking elected office. Candidates should familiarize themselves with the legal qualifications required to seek and hold office, as well as the qualifying procedures.

The qualifying deadline for all candidates for school district offices is Friday, September 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

2024 Election Dates

• September 6 - Qualifying Deadline
• September 23 - Absentee Ballots Available
• October 7 - Voter Registration Deadline for the General Election
• November 5 - General/Special Election Day

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ABOUT SECRETARY MICHAEL WATSON

Contact:

Elizabeth Holbert Jonson

press@sos.ms.gov | 601-927-8688