WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter previews Gulfport Democratic Mayoral Primary
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-It’s Election Night across South Mississippi and the polls are open until 7 p.m. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter is at the polls in…
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Taking a look at the big races in South Mississippi
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)-It’s Primary Election Day. Voters in cities all around South Mississippi are choosing who will lead today and sets the table for general elections…
Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins; Upcoming Deadlines for the Municipal Primary Election
JACKSON, Miss. – As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines. In-Person Absentee Voting Municipal Clerk's Offices will be open this Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee voting for the…
Voters head to the polls for Gulfport Ward 5 Special Election
Gulfport’s Ward 5 Special Election is just under two hours away from wrapping up. The polls opened at 7 a.m. today and will stay open…
Absentee voting open for Gulfport's Ward 5 Special Election
The special election for Ward 5 in Gulfport is coming up fast. Election day is next Tuesday, February 18th, but voters in the ward have a…
Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Deadline for 2024 General Election Runoffs
JACKSON, Miss. – Saturday, November 23, 2024, is the deadline for in-person absentee voting for the General Election Runoffs. Circuit Clerk's Offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon. General Election Runoff Day will be held Tuesday, November 26,…
Attorneys want the US Supreme Court to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court should overturn Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era practice of removing voting rights from people convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent crimes such as forgery and timber theft, attorneys say in new court papers.…
Transportation to Voting Sites
When heading to the polls on Election Day you’re often met by traffic and long lines. Voter Pat McCarroll said, “There’s no parking space and it was very difficult.” Voter Herbet Lugo…
Voters head to the polls for the 2024 General Election
Every vote cast today counts and it is a direct way to shape the future. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was at the polls as…
South Mississippians head to the polls on Election Day
November 5th is the day to make your voice heard, helping shape the future with your ballot. WXXV News 25's Ethan…
Young voters set to participate in first Presidential Election
As Mississippians head out to the polls on Tuesday, there will be plenty of young adults casting their first-ever ballots and looking to make a difference in their country. The…
Upcoming General Election Deadlines
JACKSON, Miss. – With the November 5, 2024, General Election quickly approaching, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines. VOTER REGISTRATION The 2024 General Election voter registration deadlines are: In-person at the Circuit Clerk's office by…
Several states are making late changes to election rules, even as voting is set to begin
By ALI SWENSON Updated 7:16 AM CDT, September 24, 2024 In Georgia, election workers will have to hand count the number of ballots cast after voting is completed. In North Carolina, some students and university staff can use their digital IDs to vote. In…
Moss Point-Jackson County NAACP holding voter registration event
Join the Moss Point-Jackson County NAACP Branch members at Moss Point City Hall this week to register to vote. Registration will take place from September 18th-20th, 2024, in the lobby area. Registration is open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.…
Absentee Ballot Applications Now Available for the November General Election
JACKSON, Miss. – Absentee ballot applications are now available in Circuit Clerk's Offices for the November 5, 2024, General Election. Absentee ballots will be available starting September 23, 2024. Mississippians may utilize the Secretary of State's Y'all Vote website, which…
Federal court orders some of Mississippi’s state legislative maps to be redrawn
A federal court has ordered Mississippi to redraw its 2022 state legislative maps in several areas after concluding those maps unlawfully dilute the voting strength of Black Mississippians. The ruling was issued Tuesday night and requires the creation of new…
Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable discusses voting
Getting out the vote topped the agenda at the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable Discussion in Biloxi this weekend. The conversation is called ‘The Power of Sister Vote Boot Camp.’ The…
Hancock High students learn the importance of voting
Hancock High School students learned the importance of voting. The students voted for council officers for the 2024-2025 school year, using what they learned when they become…
Chairman of election commission, who served in Vietnam, shares why every vote matters
Election days oddly bring communities together as they enjoy the right to cast a ballot, while others may have forgotten why they even…
Despite growing voter registrations, Mississippi's voter turnout remains low
Voter turnout hit rock bottom during the 2022 midterms in Mississippi. Since then, the state has seen a steady rise in active voters. Mississippi has historically had…
Mississippi prepares to tackle any voter fraud ahead of presidential election
Following the 2020 presidential election, many people raised concerns about the integrity of the election process. There was a surge in election legislation introduced after…
UPDATE: Judge orders four precincts in Hinds County to extend voting to 9 p.m. after ballot issues
A judge in Mississippi’s largest county has extended voting times to 9 p.m. at four voting precincts after they experienced ballot shortages and long lines. The order from a special judge in Hinds County came after a nonpartisan group, Mississippi…
Voters go out to the polls for Election Day
WXXV headed out to the polls to catch up with some local voters in our neck of the woods at the Lyman Community Center. We asked local…
WXXV celebrates community-chosen Viewers Choice Awards at gala
You all voted and the results are in. WXXV's Viewers Choice Awards Gala was a success last night, honoring all of the Gulf Coast businesses and individuals who were nominated. This year, our…