Mississippi Voting Requirements & Information
U.S. Vote Foundation’s Mississippi Voting Requirements and Information directory informs you of Mississippi voting rules and options. It focuses on Mississippi-specific voting guidelines and information for all voters, including domestic, overseas, and military voters. Here you can find out about Mississippi voter eligibility, voter ID requirements, registration, absentee and early voting options, ways to transmit voting documents and links to specific-Mississippi voting tools. It's an all-in-one Mississippi voting resource.
Upcoming Election Dates & Deadlines
Mississippi Federal and State Elections
Tue Mar 10, 2026 - Mississippi Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Sun Feb 8, 2026 - Postmarked by
Sun Feb 8, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
No DeadlineMake your request early enough to receive, fill-out, and return your ballot by Election Day.
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Received by
Tue Mar 10, 2026 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Mar 17, 2026
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Sat Jan 24, 2026 to Sat Mar 7, 2026
General Information
Registration
You can register to vote or update your registration information:
- by mail
- in person at your County Circuit Clerk’s Office or Municipal Clerk's Office
- at some public assistance offices
You may also update your registration information online at Y'all Vote
Election Day Voting
Polling places are open from 7am to 7pm on Election Day.
Find my polling place
Absentee Voting
Registered voters can vote absentee by mail if they meet ONE of the following criteria:
- You will be outside the county on Election Day.
- You have a temporary or permanent physical disability
- You are the parent, spouse, or dependent or a person with a temporary or permanent physical disability who is hospitalized outside of his or her county of residence
- You are 65 years old or older
- You are incarcerated and not convicted of a disenfranchising crime
Registered voters can vote absentee in-person if they meet ONE of the following criteria:
- You are a bona fide student, teacher, or administrator at any college, university, high, junior high, or elementary grade school. Or spouse of said student, teacher, or administrator.
- You are required to be away from your place of residence on election day due to your employment as a member of the Mississippi congressional delegation or the spouse or dependents or such person.
- You are away from your residence on election day for any reason
- You have a temporary or permanent physical disability
- You are the parent, spouse, or dependent of a person with a temporary or permanent physical disability who is hospitalized outside of his or her county of residence
- You are 65 years old or older
- You are a member of the Mississippi congressional delegation
- You are required to be at work on election day during the times at which polls will be open
Please visit the US Vote Disability Voting Guide to see accommodations for the registration and voting process.
Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible to vote in Mississippi if you:
- Are a U.S. citizen
- Are at least 18 years old by Election Day
- Are a resident of Mississippi
- Live in the precinct where you vote for at least 30 days prior to the election
You are NOT eligible to vote in Mississippi if:
- You have been convicted of a disenfranchising crime as defined by Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution or by Attorney General Opinion, unless pardoned, rights of citizenship restored by the Governor or suffrage rights restored by the Legislature.
- A judge has specifically ruled that you are not able to vote.
If you were convicted of any crime that's not one of the 23 barred crimes, whether it was a felony or misdemeanor, you never lost your right to vote and you may register to vote and cast a ballot.
Restorative Requirements
- If your sentence is completed, you should apply to the Governor for a pardon if necessary. After you have been pardoned (or both houses of the state legislature have passed a bill restoring your voting rights), then you may register to vote and cast a ballot, even while you are on parole or probation.
If you are a student, you are eligible to vote in Mississippi if:
- You reside in Mississippi but are attending college in another state
- You reside in another state but attend college in Mississippi
Identification Requirements
Voter Registration
To register to vote in Mississippi you should provide one of the following:
Last Four Digits of your Social Security Number
Your Mississippi Driver's License Number
If you live at a non-traditional address, you must include a drawing or map of your location
If you do not have any of these IDs, you can provide a copy of one of the following with your registration application:
Current and Valid Photo ID
Government Issued Document that shows your current name and address
Utility Bill
Government Check
Bank Statement
Paycheck that Shows your Current Name and Address
Registered voters can receive a Mississippi Voter Identification Card at no cost to the voter at any Circuit Clerk’s Office in the state. An application for a card may be made during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Call 1-844-MSVOTER (1-844-678-6837) for information.
Voting In-Person
In Mississippi, you need to show a valid photo ID to vote. You can use any ID from this list:
Valid ID with photo issued by a Government Agency
Valid Government Employee ID
Valid Mississippi Driver's License
Valid Mississippi Issued ID
Valid US Passport
License to Carry Concealed Weapon or Firearm
Valid Student ID from State School
Valid Military ID
Valid Tribal ID
Valid Mississippi Voter ID Card
You may use an expired photo ID as long as it is an acceptable form of photo ID and is not more than 10 years old. The expired ID must contain the name and photograph of the voter, and have been validly issued by the federal or a state government.
Witness / Notarization Requirements
An absentee ballot must include ONLY ONE the following in order to be counted:
The Signature of a Witness Who is an Official Authorized to Administer an Oath, Such as a Notary Public
Disabled voters may instead include a signature from a witness who is at least 18 years old.
Voter Materials Transmission Options
Domestic Voter |
In-Person |
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Fax |
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Online |
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| Voter Registration | |||||
| Absentee Ballot Request | |||||
| Blank Ballot To Voter | |||||
| Voted-Absentee Ballot Return |
State Lookup Tools – Am I Registered?
State Elections Website
Where is my Polling Place?
State Voter Registration FAQ
Am I Registered?
Overseas / Military Voter Information
Can I View my Sample Ballot?
Where is my Ballot?
Has my Ballot Been Counted?
Where is my Overseas or Military Ballot?
Vote in Honor of a Veteran
Upcoming Election Dates & Deadlines
Mississippi Federal and State Elections
Tue Mar 10, 2026 - Mississippi Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received bySat Feb 28, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Mon Mar 9, 2026Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Tue Mar 10, 2026 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Mar 17, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Overseas Voters
U.S. citizens living abroad have the right to vote as absentee voters, provided they are eligible to vote in their state. If you are living outside of the U.S. permanently, indefinitely, or temporarily, your voting rights stay with you, even if you never voted when you lived in the U.S. To vote from overseas:
- Complete and send an overseas voter registration/ballot request form to your election office in the U.S. This is one specific form that will register you as an overseas voter and request your absentee ballot – simultaneously.
Military Voters
Service members and their eligible family members living outside their voting jurisdiction (within or outside the U.S.) are able to vote as absentee voters.
- If you are a service member, or an eligible family member, there is a single form to file for both voter registration and ballot request. It is often called the “Federal Post Card Application” or the FPCA form. This form must be re-filed with your election office each time you change location.
To vote as a service member or eligible family member:
- Complete and send a voter registration/ballot request form “FPCA” to your election office in the U.S. It is the same form in all states.
Identification Requirements
Voting Overseas
U.S. citizens living overseas may register and request a ballot using the overseas voter registration/ballot request form. You will have the following identification options when completing the form:
U.S. State or Territory or District Issued ID
Option to Indicate that you do not have the Requested ID
Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number
Voting Military
Service members and their dependents may register and request a ballot using the federal voter registration/ballot request form ("FPCA"). You will have the following identification options when completing the form:
U.S. State or Territory or District Issued ID
Option to Indicate that you do not have the Requested ID
Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number
Voter Materials Transmission Options
Overseas Voter |
In-Person |
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Fax |
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Online |
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| Voter Registration | |||||
| Absentee Ballot Request | |||||
| Blank Ballot To Voter | |||||
| Voted-Absentee Ballot Return |
Military Voter |
In-Person |
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Fax |
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Online |
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| Voter Registration | |||||
| Absentee Ballot Request | |||||
| Blank Ballot To Voter | |||||
| Voted-Absentee Ballot Return |