Runoff election today for 2nd Congressional District primary candidates

Published 9:14 am Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Mississippi’s Primary Runoff Election Day is today or the Second Congressional District. The April 2 ballot features a runoff for the Republican nominee.

Candidates Ron Eller and Andrew Scott Smith will appear on Tuesday’s ballot.

As a reminder, only those who cast a republican ballot or did not vote in the primary election may vote in the Republican primary runoff.

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To familiarize yourself with the upcoming election, visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address.

Polls for the April 2 Primary Runoff Election will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Any voter in line at 7:00 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot.

 

ELECTION DAY REMINDERS

  • In-Person Absentee Voting Deadline: The last day to absentee vote in-person was Saturday, March 30.
  • Mail-In Absentee Voting Deadline: All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by April 2 and received by county Circuit Clerk Offices by April 9.
  • Voter ID Affidavit Ballot Deadline: Voters who cast an affidavit ballot by reason of voter ID must present an acceptable form of photo ID to their Circuit Clerk’s Office by April 9.
  • Polling Place Location: Visit the polling place locator on the My Election Day portal, or contact your county Circuit Clerk’s Office or local Election Commissioners to verify your polling place.
  • Voter Photo ID: Voters are required to show photo identification at the polls. A voter without an acceptable form of photo identification is entitled to cast an affidavit ballot.
  • Campaigning: It is unlawful to campaign for any candidate within 150 feet of any entrance to a polling place, unless on private property, or to cause any disturbance about the polling place, even if more than 150 feet away.
  • Loitering: The polling places should be clear for 30 feet from every entrance of all people except elections officials, voters waiting to vote, or authorized poll watchers.
  • Camera Phones: Voters are prohibited from taking pictures of their marked ballot.