Polls across Mississippi will reopen for municipal primary runoff elections on Tuesday, April 22, to nail down the nominee list for positions such as mayor, city council, and board of aldermen heading into this summer’s general election.
To make the voting process as seamless as possible, we’ve put together this guide on what to know before heading to the polls.
Which municipalities are holding primary runoffs?
According to the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office, the following municipalities are holding primary runoffs: Baldwyn, Bay St. Louis, Belzoni, Biloxi, Clarksdale, Columbus, Diamondhead, Durant, Ecru, Farmington, Greenwood, Gulfport, Hernando, Holly Springs, Horn Lake, Houston, Jackson, Magnolia, Meridian, Morton, Moss Point, Newton, Okolona, Pascagoula, Philadelphia, Senatobia, Tupelo, and Woodville.
For questions on which runoff elections are happening, municipal clerks can be contacted directly here.
How can I vote?
If you’re a registered voter in Mississippi, you still have multiple options to cast your ballot. The deadline to vote absentee in person is Saturday, April 19. For those who will be away from their place of residence on Election Day, or meet other eligibility requirements such as being 65 or older, municipal clerk offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday to cast absentee ballots in person. Those voting absentee by mail must have their ballots postmarked on or before Election Day.
For day-of voters, polls across the state will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22. Anyone in line before 7 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot.
Who can vote?
Any registered voter may participate in primary runoffs being held in their municipality. Voters who cast a ballot during the primaries on April 1 must stick to the party they voted for. Those who did not vote in the initial election will be able to choose whether to cast a ballot on the Democratic or Republican side.
Where do I vote?
Click here to find where you’re supposed to vote. If you have any questions or want to confirm your polling location, call your clerk’s office or local election commissioners.
How do I keep up with results?
To keep up with the latest election results in Mississippi, tune in to one of the 48 stations across the state that carry SuperTalk Mississippi News. Written recaps will also be provided on supertalk.fm upon elections being called.