We asked candidates where they stand on the issues and why they’re running.

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VOTER INFO

Everything you need to know to vote in the 2019 election in Mississippi

THE CANDIDATES

Meet the candidates who will be on the 2019 ballot.

THE COVERAGE

Read all of our 2019 election coverage.

THE PODCAST

Listen to our political podcast for information on candidates and insight on the 2019 election with our host Adam Ganucheau.

THE DATA

View maps, finance trackers and other data visualizations essential to following the 2019 contested statewide races.

VOTER INFO

Use our guide to know where to go and what to bring to the polls on election day.

GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 5, 2019

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Mark your calendar for the General Election day, Tuesday, November 5. Make sure to set a notification so you’re reminded in advance. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

ADD TO CALENDAR

REGISTER TO VOTE

Don’t know if you’re registered?  Search your name on the Secretary of State’s website and find out if you are registered.

Not registered? The deadline to register to vote in the general election is October 7. Apply through the Secretary of State’s Office.

APPLY HERE

WHERE TO VOTE

Find your polling place by visiting the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office and entering your address.

FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE

WHAT TO BRING

What do you need to bring to your polling place or to the Circuit Clerk’s office for absentee voting? Visit the Secretary of State’s list of acceptable forms of ID and find out if you need a Mississippi Voter Identification Card. 

VIEW HERE

MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR STATEWIDE OFFICE

Read our coverage, follow the candidates on social media and explore campaign data.

View the complete list of 2019 candidates.

Click the links below to visit individual pages for each candidate, including bios and Mississippi Today’s coverage of the races.

GOVERNOR

Tate Reeves, R

Bio / Full Coverage

Jim Hood, D

Bio / Full Coverage

LT. GOV.

Delbert Hosemann, R

Bio / Full Coverage

Jay Hughes, D

Bio / Full Coverage

SEC. OF STATE

Michael Watson, R

Bio / Full Coverage

Johnny Dupree, D

Bio / Full Coverage

TREASURER

David McRae, R

Bio Full Coverage

Addie Lee Green, D

Bio

ATTY. GENERAL

Lynn Fitch, R

Bio Full Coverage

Jenifer Riley-Collins, D

Bio / Full Coverage

Neshoba County Fair Gubernatorial Candidate Speeches

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THE COVERAGE

Keep up to date on what’s going on in the 2019 election by reading our latest reporting.

ALL 2019 ELECTION COVERAGE

THE OTHER SIDE PODCAST

Join Adam Ganucheau for The Other Side, Mississippi Today’s political podcast. We’ll talk to candidates, interview political analysts and hear from campaign officials. New episodes every Monday.

DATA

View maps, finance trackers and other data visualizations essential to following the 2019 contested statewide races.