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Mississippi receives more than 20,000 absentee ballots ahead of primary

By Kaitlin Howell Jul 31, 2023 | 1:30 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As of Monday, July 31, 2023, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) received more than 20,000 absentee ballots in Mississippi ahead of the 2023 Primary Election.

The SEMS reported a total of 26,946 absentee ballots requested, 26,314 absentee ballots sent, and 20,476 absentee ballots received in the state. 

Additional Reminders

  • Mississippians who have requested an absentee ballot may track their ballot utilizing the My Election Day ballot tracker.
  • All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day (August 8) and received within five business days of Election Day in order to count.
  • The Resolution Board can begin processing absentee ballots at the opening of the polls on Election Day (7 a.m.). 
  • County election officials can tabulate ballots at the closing of the polls on Election Day (7 p.m.).

For questions regarding absentee voting, contact the Elections Division at ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov, call the Elections Hotline at 1-800-829-6786, or visit YallVote.ms.