While this year’s legislative session is full steam ahead and our office continues to promote the implementation of new security measures for Mississippi elections, it’s important to pause and provide an update on the status of safeguards employed from previous sessions.

JACKSON, Miss. – In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in municipal clerks' offices for the Municipal Primary Election on April 1, 2025.

JACKSON, Miss.

JACKSON, Miss.

JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson urges Mississippians to be aware of the increasing risks of investment scams and the consequences they have on their victims.

JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson joined a taskforce of state securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a $106 million settlement with Vanguard Marketing Corporation (VMC) and The Vanguard Group, Inc.

JACKSON, Miss. – Absentee ballot applications are now available in municipal clerks' offices for the Municipal Primary Election on April 1, 2025. Absentee ballots will be available starting February 18, 2025.

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

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