New absentee voting numbers released ahead of November general election

The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office has released the October 12 general election absentee report.

According to the office, the Statewide Election Management system has reported a total of 24,004 absentee ballots requested. It also states that 23,505 absentee ballots have been sent to voters as well as 17,591 absentee ballots being received by the Circuit Clerk’s Office.

The general election takes place Tuesday, November 3.