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Mississippi election: In-person absentee voting begins Saturday

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In-person absentee voting begins Saturday for Mississippi

County circuit clerks’ offices will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 29, for the start of in-person absentee voting for the Nov. 8 general election.

The last day for in-person absentee voting is Saturday, Nov. 5, when clerk’s offices will also be open from 8 a.m. to noon.

All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 8 and received by county circuit clerks’ offices within five business days after election day in order to be counted.

As of Sunday, Oct. 23, Secretary of State Michael Watson reported a total of 17,693 absentee ballots requested, 16,884 absentee ballots sent and 10,186 absentee ballots received for the 2022 general election.

For questions regarding absentee voting, contact the Mississippi secretary of state Elections Division at ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov, call the Elections Hotline at 1-800-829-6786, or visit YallVote.ms.

On the ballot:

Congressional races:

  • 1st District incumbent Republican Trent Kelly faces Democrat Dianne Dodson Black.
  • 2nd District incumbent Democrat Bennie Thompson faces Republican Brian Flowers.
  • 3rd District incumbent Republican Michael Guest faces Democrat Shuwaski Young.
  • Republican Mike Ezell, Democrat Johnny DuPree and Libertarian Alden Patrick Johnson face off in the 4th District.

The ballot also will include judicial races. Four Court of Appeals races are on the ballot. In the only contested Court of Appeals race, incumbent 4th District Judge Virginia Carlton is being challenged by Bruce Burton.

This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 25-27

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-04-25 09:48:00

SUMMARY: This weekend in Mississippi (April 25-27) features a variety of events across Central and Pine Belt regions. Highlights include MiraGotSoul at Vibe Studio in Jackson, a community Dinner and Movie in Clinton, and the Natchez Kite Festival. Enjoy live performances with Sweet Lizzy Project in Natchez and the New Bourbon Street Jazz Band in Clinton. Family-friendly activities include the Native Plant Fest and Community Farmers Market in Jackson. In Hattiesburg, catch the Henry Cho tour and the Downtown Crawfish Jam Music Festival. Overall, it’s a weekend full of entertainment, culture, and fun activities for all ages.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 18-20

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-04-18 07:36:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (April 18-20), Mississippi offers a variety of events for all ages. In Jackson, enjoy Food Truck Friday, a jazz concert, free outdoor movie screenings, and multiple exhibitions including “Of Salt and Spirit” and “Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers.” For family fun, there’s an Easter Egg Hunt at the Ag Museum and “Bunnies & Butterflies” at MCM. Natchez features the Spring Pilgrimage, Lafayette’s 200th anniversary celebration, and a farmers market. In the Pine Belt, highlights include Live at Five, a Spring Candle-Making Workshop, and Easter events at the Hattiesburg Zoo. Don’t miss the Bluff City Block Party and more!

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 11-13

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-04-11 07:37:00

SUMMARY: This weekend in Mississippi (April 11-13), enjoy a variety of events across the state. Highlights include the Eudora Welty Birthday Bash in Jackson, Trivia Night at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and Boots & Bling Fundraiser in Natchez. For family fun, check out the Bunny Bonanza in Jackson or the Easter Egg Hunt in Clinton. The Natchez Concours d’Elegance Car Show and Stranger Than Fiction Film Festival offer cultural experiences, while the 12th Annual Dragon Boat Regatta in Ridgeland and the Hub City Classic Car Show in Hattiesburg provide exciting activities for all ages.

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