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Michael Watson

Michael Watson is the current Secretary of State. He was elected in Mississippi’s 2019 statewide election.

Posted in2019 Secretary of State Candidates

In race for secretary of state, DuPree wants to focus on voter accessibility; Watson wants to issue driver’s licenses

Avatar photo by Bobby Harrison October 29, 2019May 10, 2021

Secretary of State’s office oversees state elections, keeps records for the state, oversees charities and sports agents, registers and oversees various types of Mississippi businesses and is the administrator of state-owned lands.

Posted inElection 2019

Gov. Bryant proclaims GOP candidates loving, hugging, endorsing each other after key Republicans waver on supporting Tate Reeves

Avatar photo by Adam Ganucheau September 9, 2019May 10, 2021
Posted inElection 2019

Sen. Michael Watson takes GOP secretary of state nomination after bitter primary

Avatar photo by Adam Ganucheau August 6, 2019May 10, 2021
Posted inElection 2019

Michael Watson, candidate for state elections chief, sought to toss African American votes in 2014 Senate election

Avatar photo by Adam Ganucheau July 23, 2019May 10, 2021
Posted inElection 2019

Britton and Watson, armed with potent ammo, trade blows in surprisingly bitter GOP Secretary of State primary

Avatar photo by Adam Ganucheau July 18, 2019May 10, 2021
Posted in2019 Candidates

Michael D. Watson Jr. Bio

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