JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 5 -- The Mississippi Secretary of State issued the following news release:
As of Monday, October 5, 2026, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 15,170 absentee ballots requested, 14,771 absentee ballots sent, and 9,761 absentee ballots received in the state of Mississippi for the 2026 November General Election on Tuesday, November 3.
As a reminder, the requested total reflects the number of Mississippi voters who have requested an absentee ballot through their local Circuit Clerk's Office. The sent total reflects the number of absentee ballots sent to voters from Circuit Clerk's Offices. The received total reflects the number of completed absentee ballots returned to Circuit Clerk's Offic...