JACKSON, Miss – As of Monday, July 17, 2023, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 12,030 absentee ballots requested, 11,567 absentee ballots sent, and 6,475 absentee ballots received in the state of Missi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) have selected the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office as the 2023 IDEAS (Innovation, Dedication, Excellence and Achievement in Service) Award recipient.

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson announced today the Securities Division of the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office has joined a multi-state settlement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (collectively, Raymond James).

JACKSON, Miss – Pursuant to Mississippi Code Section 23-15-817, the Secretary of State’s Office is required to publish a list of all candidates for the Statewide or Legislative Office who failed to file a campaign disclosure report by the dates specified in Section 23-15-807(b).

JACKSON, Miss — Secretary of State Michael Watson is proud to announce Mississippi has been selected as the host site for the 2025 National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Summer Conference. 

JACKSON, Miss – Based on an official opinion issued by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office the reference to “and use cash basis measurement only” in the title of Senate Bill 2077 should not be considered when determining the method to prepare the audit.

JACKSON, Miss – With the August 8, 2023, Primary Election quickly approaching, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines.   Voter Registration

JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson announces the newest elections-related resource, My Election Day, developed to improve each Mississippian's personal election experience.

JACKSON, Miss – Due to systemic issues and concern for reliability with the Secretary of State’s online campaign finance filing system, we feel compelled to disable the online filing portal to ensure accuracy of the reporting information until a new system is procured and installed.