BILOXI, Miss – On behalf of the Gulf Coast legislative delegation, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson presented the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) with a check for $11,455,247, representing the Tidelands Trust Funds amounts collected during Fiscal Ye

JACKSON, Miss.

JACKSON, Miss – With the November 7, 2023, General Election quickly approaching, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines.

Voter Registration

The 2023 General Election voter registration deadlines are:

Recently, there has been plenty of discussion regarding the role of state government in higher education. While this lengthy debate has caused quite an uproar, the fundamental question remains: “What is the proper role of government?”

JACKSON, Miss. – In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available through your county circuit clerk's office for the November general election to be held on November 7, 2023.

The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office and County Circuit Clerks have received numerous calls regarding mailers distributed by the private entities Center for Voter Information and Voter Information Center.

The month of September brings many exciting activities including football games, pep rallies, tailgating, and fellowship with family and friends.

JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson announces the 2023 Promote the Vote (PTV) program materials are now available on the Secretary of State's website. 

Jackson, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson joins fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in proclaiming September as National Voter Registration Month.