Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Mississippi General Election
Every Mississippi voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for Mississippi are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use Mississippi Secretary of State: Elections & Voting.
Statewide races
On every Mississippi ballot.
Key dates
- Mon, September 21, 2026: In-person absentee voting begins (eligible voters only)At the circuit clerk's office, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Mississippi has no no-excuse early voting; absentee voting is limited to listed groups such as voters 65 and older, voters with disabilities, and those away from their county on Election Day.
- Mon, October 5, 2026: Voter registration deadlineRegister in person at the circuit or municipal clerk's office, or by a mailed application postmarked by this date.
- Sat, October 24, 2026: Saturday in-person absentee votingCircuit clerk offices open 8 a.m. to noon.
- Sat, October 31, 2026: Last day of in-person absentee votingCircuit clerk offices open 8 a.m. to noon.
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayPolls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Photo ID required. Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the circuit clerk within five business days.
- Tue, November 10, 2026: Mailed absentee ballot receipt deadlineMust be received by the circuit clerk's office by 5 p.m. and postmarked by Nov. 3. Also the deadline for voters who cast an affidavit ballot for lack of photo ID to show ID at the circuit clerk's office.
Sources: 2026 Elections Calendar (last revised Nov. 21, 2025); Y'all Vote: Absentee Voting Information. Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.