Thursday, November 20, 2025

Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins, Upcoming Deadlines for the December 2 Runoffs

 

JACKSON, Miss. – As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines for the December 2 Runoff Elections.

To check for a runoff election in your area on December 2, visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address, including a sample ballot. As you type your address into the system, similar addresses should populate. Simply click on yours to get started. Mississippians are encouraged to educate themselves on all races prior to heading to the polls.

In-Person Absentee Voting

Circuit Clerk's Offices will be open this Saturday, November 22, from 8:00 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee voting for the December 2 Runoffs.

The last day to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, November 29. Circuit Clerk's Offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. until noon.

All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, December 2 (Election Day) and received by Circuit Clerk's Offices by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, in order to count. To track your mail-in absentee ballot, visit the My Election Day portal. To learn more about absentee voting requirements, visit the Secretary of State's Absentee Voting Information webpage.

Campaign Finance Deadline

All opposed candidates in a runoff election, and political committees which have accepted contributions or made expenditures in support of or in opposition to these county general and special election candidates in a runoff election must file the Pre-Runoff Report by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25.

The Secretary of State's Office is your primary and trusted source for election information. For questions, please contact the Elections Division at 1-800-829-6786, email ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov, or visit YallVote.ms.


Important Dates for the December 2 Runoffs

  • November 22 - Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins
  • November 29 - In-Person Absentee Voting Deadline
  • December 2 -
    • Election Day
    • Deadline for the postmark of mail-in absentee ballots