Through continued efforts to push back against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), I'm proud to report the U.S. Treasury Department recently announced it has suspended enforcement of beneficial ownership reporting.

Despite successfully administering the 2024 Presidential Election just a few months ago, Mississippi has shifted full steam ahead into the 2025 municipal elections.

JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson paid tribute to eight poll workers who have served Mississippi for over 50 years during a special presentation at the State Capitol on Thursday.

JACKSON, Miss. – Municipal Clerks' offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, for in-person voter registration for the Municipal Primary Election.

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.

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.

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.