Mississippi (MS)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may register at 17 if turning 18 by general election)

ID Requirements

To Register: MS driver's license or state ID number, or last 4 of SSN. If neither, leave blank and a number is assigned. No online voter registration available. Must show photo ID when voting.

To Vote: Photo ID required

Registration Methods

• Online: This state does not offer online voter registration. Residents must register by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

Mississippi does not offer early voting.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

Absentee ballot available; excuse required.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Disenfranchised for certain felonies listed in the state constitution. Restoration requires a pardon or legislative bill.

Documentation Needed

• Valid photo ID or affidavit ballot

Additional Notes

Mississippi is one of the few states with no online voter registration and no early voting.

Sources

• Mississippi Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Mississippi