Election Day in Ocean Springs
In Ocean Springs, Incumbent Mayor Connie Moran is being challenged by Republican candidate Shea Dobson. Residents are still out in Ocean Springs voting. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson joins us from Ocean Springs.
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Voters hitting the polls in Biloxi
Election Day is here in Mississippi and the polls are open until 7 p.m. In Biloxi, Incumbent Mayor FoFo Gilich faces off against Democrat candidate Sugar Stallings. Biloxi residents are still out casting their votes. News 25’s Kristen Durand is…
General Election today
South Mississippi voters headed to the polls this morning, many weighing in on their mayoral candidates. In Biloxi, Incumbent Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich faces off against Democrat Sugar Stallings. In Bay St. Louis, Democrat Mike Favre and Republican Jeff Harding…
Why you should vote in tomorrow’s general election
Cities all over the Coast are gearing up for the general election tomorrow. City officials and candidates are encouraging all residents to vote and make sure their voice is known for their community. The polls will be open from 7…
Get out the Vote in Bay St. Louis
We’re in the middle of municipal election season and the Mississippi Republican Party is reminding everyone to get out and vote. Party Chairman Joe Nosef joined other members of the Republican Party at the Bridges Golf Club at Hollywood Casino.…
Bay St. Louis election results
In Bay St. Louis, Mayor Les Fillingame will go head to head with mayoral candidate Mike Favre in the runoff. After some technical difficulties, votes were finally tallied at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall. Not one of the three…
Municipal elections for city residents
Today some polling places told residents they were in the wrong voting area. The elections today are for city voters only. County residents are set to vote for the general election on June 6th. One Gulfport voting precinct at Lyman…
Low voter turnout throughout the state
Mississippi’s top election officials say voter turnout appears to be light as several cities are holding party primaries for mayor. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says his office had received few calls by midday today from people with questions about…
Primary election reminders
If you’re hitting the polls tomorrow for primary elections there are a few things you need to remember. Polling places will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., but as long as you’re in line by 7 p.m.…
Changes for Biloxi voters
If you’re voting in Biloxi tomorrow, there are a few things city officials want residents to know. The new machines that will be used for the primary election Tuesday is the same software used during the presidential election. A video…
Jackson County voting expected to run smooth
Election commissioners are preparing for the election in Jackson County and plan to have technical support on hand for voters. Multiple precincts experienced technical issues throughout the November elections in Jackson County. It was the first time the county’s new…
Hosemann urges importance of voting
The deadline for people to register to vote is April 1st and elections begin in May. Municipal clerk offices will be open from 8 a.m. to noon for voter registration for the municipal primary run-off elections. This afternoon in Biloxi,…
Today is the Deadline for Voter ID
If you voted in the November 8th election in Mississippi without valid identification, today is the deadline to ensure your voter ID affidavit ballot is counted. To ensure the ballot is marked ‘accepted,’ you must visit your circuit clerk’s office…
Secretary of State on Voter Turnout
Mississippians have paid attention to the presidential race and are turning out. Those were the words from Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann today. Hosemann gave a report on Election Day within the state. He tells News 25 there were two…
Voter Turnout at Local Polls
Polls in Harrison County are seeing record turnouts. News 25’s Kristen Durand is at the Donal Snyder Community Center in Biloxi with more.
What Residents want to see in the President
While there are a few statewide races today, many people are eager to vote for president. Poll workers at Lyman Community Center tell News 25 today has been the largest turnout they’ve seen in years with a number of voters…
Elementary School Election
The presidential election is not the only race coming to a close soon. Students from three Gautier elementary schools have been running their own election all semester. Students in the gifted program have hosted debates, provided fundraising mechanisms for their…
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…
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.…