Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at usual locations
Polls open for the 2019 General Election at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov., and local voters will cast a ballot for statewide, regional and local offices.
“All 10 county voting precincts will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.,” said Coahoma County Circuit Clerk Demetria Jackson. “If you have questions, contact the poll manager at the polls. They have a badge.
“If you have additional concerns about voting, you need to contact your election commissioner for your district,” said Jackson. “If you still have questions or concerns, please contact me at 624-3022.”
Jackson said the Secretary of State’s Office will have observers in precincts across the State. Problems at the polls observed by State observers or otherwise reported to the Elections Division will be referred to the authorities, including the Attorney General’s Office or appropriate District Attorney’s Office.
“We have a veteran group of poll workers and some new faces, too,” said Jackson. “They recently received training on new election laws and procedures. They are ready.”
Voters will be required to show photo identification at the polls.
A voter without an acceptable form of photo identification is entitled to cast an affidavit ballot. An affidavit ballot may be counted if the voter provides an acceptable form of photo identification to the Circuit Clerk’s Office within five business days after the election.
It is unlawful to campaign for any candidate within 150 feet of any entrance to a polling place, unless on private property.
The polling places should also be clear for 30 feet from every entrance of all people except elections officials, voters waiting to vote, or authorized poll watchers.
Voters are prohibited from taking pictures of their marked ballot.
Voters who show up at the polls with T-shirts, buttons, stickers or obvious displays of political candidates or issues will be approached by the Precinct Commissioner and asked to leave the polling area, remove their political statement and return to the polling place to cast their ballot.
GOVERNOR
Jim Hood (Democrat)
Tate Reeves (Republican)
Bob Hickingbottom (Constitution)
David Singletary (Independent
LT. GOVERNOR
Delbert Hoseman (Republican)
Jay Hughes (Democrat)
SECT. OF STATE
Johnny Dupree (Democrat)
Michael Watson (Republican)
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Jennifer R. Collins (Democrat)
Lynn Fitch (Republican)
STATE AUDITOR
Shad White (Republican)
TREASURER
Addie Lee Green (Democrat)
David McRae (Republican)
COMM. AGRICULTURE
Rickey Cole (Democrat)
Andy Gipson (Republican)
COMM. INSURANCE
Robert Amos (Democrat)
Mike Chaney (Republican)
PUBLIC SERVICE COMM.
Brandon Presley (Democrat)
TRANSPORTATION COMM.
John Caldwell (Republican)
Joey Grist (Democrat)
DIST. ATTORNEY
Brenda Mitchell (Democrat)
SENATE Dist. 11
Robert L. Jackson (Democrat)
Clara D. Dawkins (Independent)
SENATE Dist. 12
Derrick T. Simmons (Democrat)
Paul D. Pecou (Independent)
REPRESENTATIVE Dist. 9
Cedric Burnett (Democrat)
REPRESENTATIVE Dist. 26
Orlando Paden (Democrat)
SHERIFF
Charles Jones (Democrat)
CHANCERY CLERK
Carolyn Parham (Democrat)
CIRCUIT CLERK
Demetria Jackson (Democrat)
TAX COLLECTOR
Ann Williams (Democrat)
CORONER
Scotty Meredith (Democrat)
COUNTY ATTORNEY
John Sherman (Democrat)
SURVEYOR
Terry Smith (Democrat)
SUPERVISOR Dist. 1
Paul Pearson (Democrat)
SUPERVISOR Dist. 2
Pat Davis (Democrat)
SUPERVISOR Dist. 3
Derrell Washington (Democrat)
SUPERVISOR Dist. 4
Johnny Newson (Democrat)
SUPERVISORS Dist. 5
Roosevelt Lee (Democrat)
JUSTICE COURT JUDGE
Northern Dist.
A. Burke Rogers (Democrat)
JUSTICE COURT JUDGE
Southern Dist.
Derek D. Hopson (Democrat)
CONSTABLE North
John R. Rybolt (Democrat)
CONSTABLE South
Floyd Williams (Democrat)
Qualifications vary from office to office but the main requirements are to be a resident and qualified voter from the district or county they plan to represent. Candidates may not have been convicted of a federal crime or certain Mississippi crimes defined as felonies punishable by incarceration in a state penitentiary, unless they have received a full pardon. They also may not be convicted of a crime in another state that is considered a felony under Mississippi law.
Candidates cannot have been legally declared mentally incompetent.
Candidates must fill out a statement of economic interest online within 15 days of qualifying with the Secretary of State. The next campaign finance report deadline is May 10 for any contribution over $200. Failure to file either one of these reports can result in fines.
Questions or concerns about voting issues, policy and procedure for any election should be directed to the Secretary of State’s office at (601) 359-1350.
Questions or concerns about candidate qualifications, ethics and conduct while in office should be directed to the Attorney General’s Public Integrity Division at (601) 359-4258.
For more information about State election laws or Election Day information, visit Y’all Vote, www.yallvote.sos.ms.gov, or call the Elections Division Hotline at (601) 576-2550 or 1-800-829-6786.
