As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines for the Special Primary Election on Tuesday, August 5.
To check for races in your area, visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address, including a sample ballot. As you type your address into the system, similar addresses should populate. Simply click on yours to get started. Mississippians are encouraged to educate themselves on all races prior to heading to the polls.
In-Person Absentee Voting
Circuit Clerk’s Offices will be open this Saturday, July 26, from 8:00 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee voting for the Special Primary Election.
The last day to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, August 2. Circuit Clerk’s Offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. until noon.
All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, August 5 (Election Day). To track your mail-in absentee ballot, visit the My Election Day portal. To learn more about absentee voting requirements, visit the Secretary of State’s Absentee Voting Information webpage.
UOCAVA Voter Registration Deadline
For non-registered UOCAVA voters to vote in the Special Primary Election, Circuit Clerk’s Offices must be in actual receipt of a completed Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) from a UOCAVA voter by Saturday, July 26.
For more information regarding how to cast a UOCAVA ballot, please contact your local election officials or email UOCAVA@sos.ms.gov.
Campaign Finance Deadline
All opposed Special Primary candidates seeking election this year, and political committees which have received contributions or made expenditures in support of or in opposition to candidates must file the Special Primary Pre-Election Report with the Secretary of State’s Office by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29.
The Secretary of State’s Office is your primary and trusted source for election information. For questions, please contact the Elections Division at 1-800-829-6786, email ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov, or visit YallVote.ms.
2025 Special Primary Election Dates
- July 26 – Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins for the Special Primary Election
- August 2 – In-Person Absentee Voting Deadline for the Special Primary Election
- August 5 –
- Special Primary Election Day
- Deadline for the postmark of mail-in absentee ballots