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How to Vote in Mississippi: 2026 Deadlines, Early Voting & Poll Hours
Everything you need to vote in Mississippi for the November 3, 2026 general election — when to register, when early voting opens, how to vote by mail, and when polls close.
Rules as of September 17, 2026 · verify at Mississippi's official election site
Election Day
November 3, 2026
Quick Answer
- Register By
- ≈ Oct 4, 2026 (30 days before Election Day)
- Early Voting
- Not offered — vote by mail (with excuse) or on Election Day
- Mail Ballot Request By
- See rule below
- Polls Close
- 7 p.m. CT
- Election Day
- November 3, 2026
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What's on Your Mississippi Ballot
Every U.S. House seat is up for election every two years. Whether a U.S. Senate seat is also on the ballot depends on the state.
U.S. House of Representatives
All of Mississippi's U.S. House seats are on the 2026 ballot. View Mississippi's current delegation →
U.S. Senate
On the ballotThe November matchup: Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) vs Scott Colom (D) vs Ty Pinkins (I). If no candidate wins a majority outright, the race goes to a runoff on December 1, 2026.
Find your Mississippi representative and senators
Enter your address to see exactly who represents you before you vote.
Voter Registration in Mississippi
To vote in the November 3, 2026 general election, register by ≈ October 4, 2026 — 30 days before Election Day.
Dates marked ≈ are computed from state statute and can shift with county practice. Confirm your exact deadline and check your registration status at Mississippi's official site.
Early Voting in Mississippi
Mississippi does not offer early in-person voting. Absentee voting is available with a qualifying excuse. You can vote in person on Election Day, or by mail if you qualify.
Confirm exact locations and hours — which vary by county — at Mississippi's official election site.
Voting by Mail in Mississippi
Mississippi requires a qualifying excuse to vote by mail.
Return rule: Postmarked on or before Election Day; must be received within five business days
NCSL’s table does not give a specific request-deadline figure for Mississippi ("not specified"); this file leaves requestRule unset rather than guess one. Check Mississippi’s official election site.
Details and request forms are at Mississippi's official election site.
Voter ID Requirements in Mississippi
A photo ID is required to cast a regular ballot. A voter without one casts a provisional ballot and must return with acceptable ID (typically within a few days) for it to count.
See the full list of accepted ID at Mississippi's official election site.
Poll Hours in Mississippi
Polls are open until 7 p.m. CT on November 3, 2026.
See how Mississippi's closing time compares nationwide on the full poll closing times by state page, or confirm your local hours at Mississippi's official election site.
Live on Congress Countdown
Live countdown to Election Day — and every date in between
Registration deadlines, early voting, and the full 2026 election calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the deadline to register to vote in Mississippi?
Online, the deadline is approximately October 4, 2026 (30 days before Election Day). Always confirm the exact date at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/voter-registration-information.
Can I vote early in person in Mississippi?
Mississippi does not offer early in-person voting. You can vote on Election Day, November 3, 2026, or request an absentee ballot if you qualify.
Do I need ID to vote in Mississippi?
A photo ID is required to cast a regular ballot. A voter without one casts a provisional ballot and must return with acceptable ID (typically within a few days) for it to count.
When do polls close in Mississippi?
Polls close 7 p.m. CT on November 3, 2026.
How do I vote by mail in Mississippi?
Request a ballot (an excuse is required). Postmarked on or before Election Day; must be received within five business days
What if I miss Mississippi's registration deadline?
Mississippi does not offer same-day registration, so missing the deadline means you cannot vote in this election. Register early for next time at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/voter-registration-information.