Tupelo Special Election

No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.

Mississippi does not offer online voter registration.

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the Mississippi Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office.

You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Mississippi. A valid form of identification is an official government document that establishes your identity and has no expiration date or has an issuance date within the last 10 years. Acceptable forms of valid ID include: Mississippi driver’s license (includes Mississippi Mobile ID, issued by Department of Public Safety) ID card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the State of Mississippi US passport employee photo ID card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government, the State of Mississippi, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity in Mississippi tribal photo ID card United States military photo ID card official Mississippi Voter ID CardA current and valid form of identification is an official government document that establishes your identity and is not expired as of the date it is presented. Acceptable forms of current and valid photo ID include: Mississippi license to carry a pistol or revolver student ID card, issued by any accredited college, university, or community or junior college in the State of Mississippi any ID not listed above issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government or any other state government.Voters without ID: If you do not have an accepted form of photo ID, you can vote an affidavit ballot. You will then have 5 business days to show an acceptable photo ID form or apply for a Mississippi Voter ID Card at your circuit clerk’s office.If you have religious objections to being photographed and do not present an acceptable form of photo ID when you vote, you may cast an affidavit ballot. You will then have 5 business days after the election to complete an Affidavit of Religious Objection at your circuit clerk’s office.

Where can I vote on Election Day?You can look up where to vote on Mississippi's site. Can I vote early?No, early voting in person before Election Day is not offered in this election. However, you may be eligible to vote an absentee ballot. Find the eligibility requirements for absentee voting and contact your local election office to check if you can visit their office to request and return an absentee ballot in person. What do I need to bring?You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Mississippi. A valid form of identification is an official government document that establishes your identity and has no expiration date or has an issuance date within the last 10 years. Acceptable forms of valid ID include: Mississippi driver’s license (includes Mississippi Mobile ID, issued by Department of Public Safety) ID card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the State of Mississippi US passport employee photo ID card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government, the State of Mississippi, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity in Mississippi tribal photo ID card United States military photo ID card official Mississippi Voter ID CardA current and valid form of identification is an official government document that establishes your identity and is not expired as of the date it is presented. Acceptable forms of current and valid photo ID include: Mississippi license to carry a pistol or revolver student ID card, issued by any accredited college, university, or community or junior college in the State of Mississippi any ID not listed above issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government or any other state government.Voters without ID: If you do not have an accepted form of photo ID, you can vote an affidavit ballot. You will then have 5 business days to show an acceptable photo ID form or apply for a Mississippi Voter ID Card at your circuit clerk’s office.If you have religious objections to being photographed and do not present an acceptable form of photo ID when you vote, you may cast an affidavit ballot. You will then have 5 business days after the election to complete an Affidavit of Religious Objection at your circuit clerk’s office.

Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.

Registration deadlinesIn-person at local election office:Apr 6By mail (postmarked by):Apr 6Absentee ballot deadlinesRequest ballot:May 4Voting deadlinesIn-person:May 5

Mississippi allows eligible voters to request a mail-in absentee ballot. All other voters are expected to vote in person. Check to see if you’re eligible to vote by mail on Mississippi's site. How do I get my ballot? Contact your local election office to determine if you are eligible and request an absentee ballot by mail. There is no deadline for requesting a mail-in absentee ballot.What should I do if I don’t get my ballot? If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office. How do I return my ballot? Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot. You can return your ballot by mail. For more information, contact your local election office.When returning your ballot through the mail, be sure to mail your ballot at least one week before the deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you.What do I need to do if I’ve moved? What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.