Turnout in presidential elections is normally lower in Mississippi than the nation as a whole. In 2024, despite the strong support for Republican Donald Trump in the state, 57.5% of registered voters went to the polls in Mississippi compared to the national average of 64%, according to the United States Elections Project.

Six Mississippi Coast cities will hold primary runoffs Tuesday, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Democrats will hold runoffs in Gulfport and Moss Point, while Republican primary runoffs will be held in Bay St.

Mississippi navigates education dismantling, teacher shortages, STI crises, tax reform and electoral system dynamics

A federal three-judge panel has ordered Mississippi officials to develop another legislative map that ensures Black voters in the DeSoto County area have a fair opportunity to elect candidates to the state Senate.

Saturday is your last chance to vote absentee in person before the municipal primary runoff election Tuesday. Municipal clerk's offices will be open from 8 a.m. until noon. All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by election day on April 22 and received by municipal clerk's offices by 5 p.m. April 30.

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — Voters across Mississippi Senate District 18 elected Lane Taylor as their new lawmaker. Taylor secured 58.1% of the vote over Mark Forsman, Lindsey Kidd, Marty Sistrunk and Jackson Melton in the special election on Tuesday, April 15, The Neshoba Democrat reported.

A federal judge in Mississippi appointed by George W. Bush is taking senior status, meaning President Donald Trump will now have the chance to appoint a new one.