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Mississippi · 2026

2026 Mississippi Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Mississippi, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Mississippi

NOV03
2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting
Not offered statewide
Mississippi does not offer no-excuse early in-person voting; voters must qualify for an excuse to vote absentee in person before Election Day.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 5, 2026
Voter registration closes 29 days before the election; Mississippi has no same-day registration.
Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
November 3, 2026
Mississippi requires a specific excuse for absentee voting, with in-person absentee available at the circuit clerk's office up through the day before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the circuit clerk within 5 business days after the election.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Mississippi's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

  1. Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow details
    In-person early voting
    Not offered statewide
    Mississippi does not offer no-excuse early in-person voting; voters must qualify for an excuse to vote absentee in person before Election Day.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    February 9, 2026
    Voter registration closes 29 days before the election; Mississippi has no same-day registration.
    Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
    March 10, 2026
    Mississippi requires a specific excuse for absentee voting, with in-person absentee available at the circuit clerk's office up through the day before Election Day.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by March 10, 2026
    Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the circuit clerk within 5 business days after the election.
  2. Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Primary Runoff · CompletedShow details

    If required

    In-person early voting
    Not offered statewide
    Mississippi does not offer no-excuse early in-person voting; voters must qualify for an excuse to vote absentee in person before Election Day.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    March 9, 2026
    Voter registration closes 29 days before the election; Mississippi has no same-day registration.
    Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
    April 7, 2026
    Mississippi requires a specific excuse for absentee voting, with in-person absentee available at the circuit clerk's office up through the day before Election Day.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by April 7, 2026
    Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the circuit clerk within 5 business days after the election.
  3. 22 days away

    General Election

    NOV03
    2026Tuesday
    In-person early voting
    Not offered statewide
    Mississippi does not offer no-excuse early in-person voting; voters must qualify for an excuse to vote absentee in person before Election Day.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    October 5, 2026
    Voter registration closes 29 days before the election; Mississippi has no same-day registration.
    Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
    November 3, 2026
    Mississippi requires a specific excuse for absentee voting, with in-person absentee available at the circuit clerk's office up through the day before Election Day.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by November 3, 2026
    Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the circuit clerk within 5 business days after the election.

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Voter Registration

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Elections Department

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Boots on the ground

Mississippi Family Policy Council

Mississippi does not currently have a Family Policy Alliance state ally organization. You can still connect with the national alliance and find allies in neighboring states.

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National Party & Platform Info

Democrats

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Republican National Committee — party platform and priorities

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