Voter Eligibility

It doesn't look like you're eligible to vote in the upcoming election. That doesn't mean that you can't play a role though. If you support a candidate, you can volunteer or talk with other people who are eligible to vote.

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Obtain Proper Identification

You must obtain proof of your identity in order to vote in Mississippi.
Contact your Secretary of State for more information.

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Congratulations!

You have proper ID to cast a ballot in Mississippi. Once you have registered, bring your photo ID and vote on November 6, 2012 (add to calendar).

Report fraud, voter intimidation or any other Election Day misconduct. Report a possible voting rights abuse to the Mississippi Secretary of State or your local election official.

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Congratulations!

Congratulations! You are registered to vote and have the proper ID to cast a ballot in compliance with state laws.

Mark your calendar to vote on November 6, 2012 (add to calendar). Don’t forget to bring your photo ID to vote.

Report fraud, voter intimidation or any other Election Day misconduct. Report a possible voting rights abuse to the Mississippi Secretary of State or your local election official.

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You need one of the following forms of photo ID to vote in 2012

If you do not have a driver’s license or social security number, and the registration form is submitted by mail, and you have never registered to vote in the county you are now registering in, you must show at your polling place, either

  1. a copy of current and valid photo identification, or
  2. a copy of a
    1. current utility bill,
    2. bank statement,
    3. government check,
    4. paycheck, or
    5. other government document that shows the name and address of the voter.

Do you have one of these valid forms of identification?

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You need one of the following forms of photo ID to vote in 2012

If you do not have a driver’s license or social security number, and the registration form is submitted by mail, and you have never registered to vote in the county you are now registering in, you must show at your polling place, either

  1. a copy of current and valid photo identification, or
  2. a copy of a
    1. current utility bill,
    2. bank statement,
    3. government check,
    4. paycheck, or
    5. other government document that shows the name and address of the voter.

Do you have one of these valid forms of identification?

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Register to vote

You must be registered to vote 30 days prior to the election you wish to vote in.

You can register to vote at your Circuit Clerk’s office, your Municipal Clerk’s office, when you get your driver’s license at the Department of Public Safety, or through the mail by downloading a voter registration form from our website and mailing it to your Circuit Clerk.

Note: first time, mail-in, unverified registrants must show ID the first time they go to the polls.

Here is a link to the voter registration form: Voter Registration Form.

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Are you eligible to vote?

To be eligible to register to vote in Mississippi a person must be:

Do you meet all of these qualifications?

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Are you registered to vote in Mississippi?

Find out if you are registered to vote by contacting your County Voter Registrar.

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