Tips for Voting Next Tuesday

In just six days, voters throughout the state will be heading to the polls to cast their ballots on who will be Mississippi’s next governor. Of course, democrat Jim Hood and republican Tate Reeves are leading recent polls as the majority party gubernatorial candidates in what appears to promise a pretty tight race.

A few reminders from the secretary of state’s office before you head to cast your vote next Tuesday:

Voters are required to show a voter photo ID, such as a current driver’s license, at the polls before voting.

It is unlawful to campaign for any candidate within 150 feet of any entrance to a polling place, unless on private property.

The polling places should be clear for 30 feet from every entrance of all people except elected officials, voters waiting to vote or authorized poll watchers.

Voters are prohibited from taking pictures of their marked ballot, including with your phone.

Polls throughout the state open next Tuesday, November 5th from 7 am to 7 pm. You can find your appropriate polling place at the secretary of state’s polling place locator website.

The in-person absentee voting deadline is this Saturday, November 2nd. Circuit clerk’s offices will be open Saturday from 8 am to 12 noon.

The deadline to vote by mail is Monday, November 4th, and Circuit Clerk’s offices must be in actual receipt of the absentee ballot by 5 pm.

Be sure to tune into News 25 on Tuesday for full election coverage and updates.