Election Day is in full swing! So far, calls to our Election Hotline have been steady, with most calls relating to polling place changes, voter registration, and masks at polling places. As a reminder, no voter should be denied the right to vote for not wearing a face mask.
Currently, there are 1,985,928 active registered voters in Mississippi, which is an increase from the 1,876,605 total from the 2016 General Election. In 2016, there was a total of 1,209,357 legal votes cast for the Presidential Election. Based on absentee reports and voter turnout at the polls, our office expects Mississippi to surpass that total.
"We are well aware of the lines many Mississippi voters are experiencing as they are going to cast their ballots," said Secretary Watson. "Please keep in mind our poll managers are doing a great job managing an incredibly high turnout in the midst of Covid-19 safety precautions, including social distancing and limited numbers of voters allowed in some of our precincts. Be sure to thank them for their service!
I’m so proud of our Circuit Clerks, Election Commissioners, and Poll Managers for all of their preparation and hard work. And, let’s not forget to thank our first responders around South Mississippi who did an incredible job of getting power back on in our precincts. Coast Electric, Pearl River Valley Electric, Dixie Electric, Singing River Electric, Entergy and Mississippi Power all did a fantastic job. We have a large number of heroes responsible for pulling off the election today!"
If you experience or witness a problem at the polls, please contact the appropriate District Attorney's Office or the Attorney General's Office at (601)359-3279, as the Secretary of State's Office has no enforcement authority to resolve problems. Our office will continue to field all calls and send updates on the 2020 General Election throughout the day. Election Day Reminders:
For more information about state election laws or Election Day information, visit Y'all Vote or call the Elections Division Hotline at (601)576-2550.
