Mississippi’s 2024 General Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 5. The November 5 ballot features offices of President, U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative, Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals Judge, School Board Members, County Election Commissioners, and some special elections.

Polls for the General Election will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Any voter in line at 7 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot.

To familiarize yourself with the upcoming election, visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address and click here for a sample ballot. As you type your address into the system, similar addresses should populate. Simply click on yours to get started. Mississippians are encouraged to educate themselves on all races prior to heading to the polls.

Problems at the polls observed by state observers or otherwise reported to the Mississippi Elections Division will be referred to the authorities, including the Attorney General’s Office or the appropriate District Attorney’s Office.

For election questions, call the Elections Division at 1-800-829-6786, email ElectionAnswers@sos.ms.gov, or visit YallVote.ms.

ELECTION DAY REMINDERS

• Mail-In Absentee Voting Deadline: All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by November 5 and received by county Circuit Clerk’s Offices by November 13.
• Voter ID Affidavit Ballot Deadline: Voters who cast an affidavit ballot because they forgot their voter ID must present an acceptable form of photo ID to their Circuit Clerk’s Office by November 13.
• Polling Place Location: Visit the polling place locator on the My Election Day portal, or contact your county Circuit Clerk’s Office or local Election Commissioners to verify your polling place.
• Voter Photo ID: Voters are required to show photo identification at the polls. A voter without an acceptable form of photo identification is entitled to cast an affidavit ballot. Click here to view a list of acceptable photo IDs.
• Campaigning: It is unlawful to campaign for any candidate within 150 feet of any entrance to a polling place, unless on private property.
• Loitering: The polling places should be clear for 30 feet from every entrance of all people except election officials, voters waiting to vote, or authorized poll watchers.
• Camera Phones: Voters are prohibited from taking pictures of their marked ballot.