politics

Polling Problems in Jackson County on Election Day

Election Day was off to a rocky start in Jackson County this morning. Multiple precincts including the Jackson County Fair Grounds experienced technical issues with their electronic poll books. After people voted, they went to present their card to the…

Voters Line up in D’Iberville

As predicted, voters turned out in droves this morning. This video you see here is of the D’Iberville Civic Center. Voters braving the wind and rain to cast their vote in this historic election.

Election Day Reminders

Here is a reminder of some important things to remember before you head to the polls tomorrow. You must bring a photo ID with you in order to cast your ballot. Check your precinct before leaving the house, some polling…

Mark Gladney on Congressional Race

Fourth Congressional District candidate Mark Gladney spent the final stretch of his campaign in Hancock County this afternoon. The Democratic candidate says his focus is to continue to spread the message of change. He addressed recent statements about Incumbent Steven…

Election Day Reminders

Here’s a reminder of some important things to remember before you head to the polls this morning. You must bring a photo ID with you in order to cast your ballot. Check you precinct before leaving the house. You can…

Prayer for the Election

While election officials prepare for large crowds and candidates prepare for victory speeches, others turned to prayer for preparation. Dozens entered the doors of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach to kneel and pray during adoration. Those…

Freebies for Voting Tomorrow

Need another reason to get to the polls and vote tomorrow? Several businesses around the Coast are giving out freebies if you prove you voted in the 2016 election. Fire House Subs is giving away a free medium drink if…

Presidential Election Preparations in Jackson County

In Jackson County, the Election Commission Office was buzzing as poll workers stopped in to get all the supplies they need for Tuesday and receive any last minute information. New to the county this year will be electronic poll books.…

Harrison County Voter Information

With thousands of people expected across Harrison County’s 58 precincts, officials encourage voters to visit the county website as a way to prepare before heading to the polls. The website provides registered voters with an up-to-date list of locations. All…

Voting Equipment Gets Pre-Election Test

Election workers have been busy the past few days with big preparations in Harrison County. Ballots, signs to show people where to vote, and election machines were loaded up and sent out to all the different precincts. Today, the election…

Absentee Ballot Glitch in Harrison County

A software glitch caused an extra absentee ballot to be sent out to a few people who already cast one in Harrison County. Election officials tell News 25 it will not affect the election tomorrow. A viewer called News 25…

Polling Place Locators

Election Day can be hectic, but there are ways to prepare and cut down on your time spent at the polls. News 25’s Kendra Turley has the details. For more information visit, Co.harrison.ms.us

Absentee Voting and Changing your Mind

If you vote by absentee ballot in Mississippi and have a change of heart about the election, you can vote again, just not by another absentee ballot. If you vote by absentee ballot and change your mind you will have…

Baria Seeking More Information on Palazzo Claims

Mississippi house minority leader David Baria has written a letter to the inspector general of the National Guard to investigate claims Congressman Steven Palazzo went AWOL during his time with the National Guard. The reasoning behind the letter is because…

Voting Reminders before Election Day

Next Tuesday, we’ll have a new president of the United States. News 25’s Kendra Turley caught up with Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann as he stopped in Gulfport today to remind voters of the following before hitting the polls on…

Voting Reminders before Election Day

This time next week, we will have a new president of the United States. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann stopped by the Coast today to remind voters of the following before hitting the polls on November 8th. Voter I.D. is…

Congressional Delegate Debate Round Two

Strong accusations out of Long Beach after candidates for Mississippi’s fourth congressional district U.S Representatives seat go head-to-head during a political forum. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside tonight’s debate at USM’s Gulf Park campus. Democrat Mark Gladney, Libertarian…

Congressional Delegate Debate

Tonight two of the three candidates for Mississippi's fourth congressional district U.S. Representatives seat will be squaring off in a political forum. Democrat Mark Gladney and Libertarian Rick McCluskey will be on hand to debate on USM’s Gulf Park campus.…

U.S. Representative Political Forum

Tonight, two of the three candidates for U.S. Representative for the Mississippi’s fourth congressional district will be squaring off in a political forum. Incumbent Steven Palazzo will not be attending, but Democrat Mark Gladney and Libertarian Rick McCluskey will be…

Breaking Down the Presidential Debate

Howie Morgan, a political consultant who has worked with Rick Perry and Mike Huckabee, joins us along with former Democrat Congressman Ronnie Shows who has served two terms in the House of Representatives and the Mississippi State Senate.

Rep. Steven Palazzo on Donald Trump

Many of our state politicians have shown their support for one presidential candidate or the other, including Congressman Steven Palazzo who has displayed his support for Donald Trump on his own campaign sign. Congressman Palazzo says he’s behind Trump one…

Debate Watch Party Democratic Party

If you're a part of the Democratic Party, tonight's watch party here on the Coast will be sponsored by Representative Sonya Williams-Barnes and the Coast wide MLK Celebration Committee. It will be at the Almanett Bistro at 1514 18th Avenue…

Palazzo Confirms Trump Endorsement

Congressman Steven Palazzo confirms his support and endorsement of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Earlier this week Palazzo's opponent in Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional race, Democratic Mark Gladney called on Palazzo to revoke his endorsement of Trump. This in the wake…