Voting in Mississippi
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every Mississippi voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
- Scott Colom · Democrat
- Cindy Hyde-Smith · Republican
- Ty Pinkins · Independent
Governor
No race for Governor in Mississippi this year.
Source: Mississippi Secretary of State, Sample Official Election Ballot, Federal and Judicial Election, Nov. 3, 2026. Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Register by Mon., Oct. 5 in person at the Circuit Clerk's office, or by mail postmarked by Oct. 5.
Vote early in person
No no-excuse early voting. Voters with an approved reason may vote absentee in person at the Circuit Clerk's office through Sat., Oct. 31, including Saturdays Oct. 24 and Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to noon.
Election Day
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vote by mail
Who: Only voters with an approved reason (excuse required): age 65 or older, disability, or temporarily living outside the county, among others. Application must be witnessed, usually by a notary.
Return by: Postmarked on or before Tue., Nov. 3 and received by Tue., Nov. 10 (within 5 business days).
ID to vote in person
Photo ID required: driver license, passport, military ID, student ID, tribal ID, or other government photo ID.
Note: Online registration not confirmed (official sources mention downloading a mail form and updating registration online). Mail absentee request deadline not confirmed. The Nov. 10 receipt rule is from the official Y'all Vote page; post-Election Day receipt of mail ballots has been the subject of federal litigation, so confirm before relying on it.
From the Mississippi Secretary of State, Elections Division and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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