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…
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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…
Absentee ballots now available for November election
Absentee ballots for the November general election are now available. Absentee ballots are available through your circuit clerk. Saturday in-person absentee voting dates are October 28th and November 4th from 8 a.m.…
Voter registration deadlines approaching
Election Day is less than two months away, but the deadline to register to vote is fast approaching. National Voter Registration Day is a day that reminds Americans to register to vote…
Harrison County Election Commission testing equipment
The final checks and balances are complete as voting precincts are all set for primary elections. The Harrison County Election Commission held a public testing for voting equipment today that…
Things to know when voting in August Primary Election
Circuit Clerk Connie Ladner has four things people of Harrison County need to know before going to vote Tuesday. First, you must provide an ID because it is required when…
Court blocks Mississippi ban on voting after some crimes, but GOP official will appeal ruling
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press Mississippi is violating the U.S. Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment by permanently stripping voting rights from people convicted of some felonies. That's according to a split decision Friday from a federal appeals…
In-person absentee voting ends Saturday
Just a reminder, tomorrow is the deadline to cast an absentee ballot ahead of Election Day next Tuesday. Circuit Clerk offices here in South Mississippi and across the state will be…
Things to know before primary election
Primary Election Day is exactly one week from today and we have information on things you need to know before going to vote. The party primaries are being held August…
In-person absentee voting begins Saturday across the state
In-person absentee voting begins Saturday in Mississippi as we count down the days to the August 8th primary elections. That means Circuit Clerk Offices will be open from…
2022 Midterm Election Results
South Mississippi residents went to the polls today for the midterm elections. Other than the congressional race, most elections centered on judicial seats, which are nonpartisan, and school board seats. Here are the results: For U.S. House of Representatives 4th…
Sheriff Ezell casts ballot for midterm election
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell has cast his ballot in the midterm election. This afternoon in Pascagoula, the sheriff, who is running for congressman for the 4th Congressional District…