JACKSON, Miss – The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office has received numerous questions as to the procedures for qualifying candidates for the 2023 Election. To ensure Mississippians receive accurate information, a few candidate qualifying clarifications are noted below.

As the only statewide elected official from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, I have been actively involved in monitoring the potential impacts of the proposed Mississippi River Sediment Diversion (MRSD) projects in Louisiana’s coastal master plan.

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson announced the completion of the 82-County Tour this morn

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson has announced the office's Securities Division joined 52 other jurisdictions and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a $45 million settlement with Nexo Capital Inc. (Nexo).

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 and the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office is seeking high school seniors with a passion for leadership and state government to apply for the agency's 2023-2024 Student Ambassador Program.

JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson presented co-recipients Bobby L.

JACKSON, Miss – Candidates should be reminded of the upcoming qualifying deadline of February 1, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. 

The 2023 Election includes statewide offices, state district offices, county offices, and county district offices.