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How to Vote in Mississippi: 2028 Deadlines, Early Voting & Poll Hours
Everything you need to vote in Mississippi for the November 7, 2028 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 7, 2028
Quick Answer
- Register By
- 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 7, 2028
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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 2028 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.
Mississippi Supreme Court
Not this cycleNo Mississippi Supreme Court seat is up in 2028. Local judges may be on your ballot too. How Mississippi chooses its judges →
To see every race you will vote on — including judges and local measures — check your sample ballot from your county or local election office, starting at Mississippi's official election site.
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 7, 2028 general election, register by 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.
Track your ballot: look up your record at Mississippi's voter portal to see when your ballot was mailed, received and accepted.
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 7, 2028.
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.
When Mississippi Certifies Its Results
Election-night totals are unofficial. The count becomes official in two steps:
- Local: County election commissioners — by about November 13, 2026. Within 10 days of the election.
- Statewide: Secretary of state — no fixed date. Ballotpedia lists Dec 31 only for runoff results.
Certifying is a required step, not a second vote on the result. What happens if a local board won’t sign off, every state’s deadlines and how a result can be challenged are on how election results are certified.
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?
30 days before Election Day 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 7, 2028, 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 7, 2028.
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
Is it too late to register to vote in Mississippi?
30 days before Election Day Confirm at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/voter-registration-information.
How do I track my mail ballot in Mississippi?
Look up your voter record at Mississippi's voter portal (https://myelectionday.sos.state.ms.us/VoterOutreach/Pages/VoterRegistrationCheck.aspx) to see when your ballot was mailed, received and accepted.
Where can I see a sample ballot for Mississippi?
Your county or local election office publishes sample ballots before each election. They list every race you will vote on, including judges and local measures. Start at Mississippi's official election site (https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/voter-registration-information).