Everything to know to vote in MS primary election: See sample ballots for Congress race
From sample ballots to Congress candidates to polling places, here’s everything you need to know before voting in the Tuesday primary election in Mississippi.
The big race is the South Mississippi seat for U.S. Congress, currently held by Steven Palazzo.
What am I voting on?
You will choose the candidates for U.S. House seats for either the Republican or Democratic party. The Mississippi Coast is part of the fourth congressional district. Winners of Tuesday’s primary will take part in the general election on November 8.
Who’s running?
Here are the Republican candidates:
- Carl Boyanton
- Raymond N. Brooks
- Mike Ezell
- Steven M. Palazzo
- Kidron Peterson
- Clay Wagner
- Brice Wiggins
Here are the Democratic candidates:
- Johnny L. DuPree
- David Sellers
Here is the sample ballot for the Democratic Primary Congressional Election and here is the one for the Republican Primary Congressional Election.
When should I vote?
Mississippi does not have early voting, but some voters may qualify for absentee voting. The deadline for in-person absentee voting is Saturday, June 4 at your county circuit clerk’s office, which should be open until noon.
Special Election and mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, June 7, to be valid.
The primary election is Tuesday, June 7. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. As long as you are in line by 7 p.m. the poll will stay open until you cast your ballot.
If the race is too close to call, a primary runoff election will be held on Tuesday, June 28.
Do I qualify for absentee ballot voting?
You may vote by absentee ballot in Mississippi if:
you are out of the country
you have a disability that prevents you from voting in person
you are 65 year of age or older
you are a disabled war veteran
you are a member (or spouse or dependent of such a person) of the Merchant Marine or American Red Cross
When you receive your absentee ballot, you should:
read and follow the instructions
sign and date the ballot
mail your voted ballot back to the address on the return envelope.
double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your ballot on time.
Visit the step-by-step absentee ballot voting guide for more information.
Do I need identification to vote?
To vote in person, you must have a photo ID at the time of voting. According to VOTE.org, that ID can be:
A Mississippi driver’s license
A US passport
A photo ID card issued by a branch, department, or entity of the State of Mississippi
An employee photo ID card issued by a branch, department, or entity of the US government
A photo ID issued by any branch, department, agency or entity of the US government, the State of Mississippi, or any state government including, but not limited to, a driver’s license of another state
A student ID card containing a photograph issued by an accredited institution of higher education in Mississippi
A US military ID card containing a photograph
A tribal ID card containing a photograph
A Mississippi license to carry a gun containing a photograph
A Mississippi voter identification card containing a photograph
You may use an expired photo ID as long as it is an acceptable form of photo ID and is not more than 10 years old.
How do I find my polling place?
The Secretary of State website makes it easy to locate your polling place in Mississippi. Simply go to the Polling Place Locator website and type in your address. It’s that easy.
If you have trouble using the online locator or have questions about where to vote, contact your county circuit clerk’s office or reach out to the secretary of state’s elections hotline at 800-829-6786.
This story was originally published June 6, 2022 at 8:00 AM.
