News | Michael Watson Secretary of state

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

2025-2026 SOS Student Ambassador Program Application Now Available

JACKSON, Miss.

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Investor Alert: Mississippi Customers Eligible to Recoup Funds from GS Partners

JACKSON, Miss.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Secretary Michael Watson Warns of Increasing Uses of Investment Scams

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.

Friday, January 31, 2025

Secretary Michael Watson Joins $106 Million Multi-State Settlement with Vanguard over Big Tax Bills, Restitution to Investors

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.

Friday, January 31, 2025

Absentee Ballot Applications Now Available for the Municipal Primary Election

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.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Upcoming 2025 Election Deadlines

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

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