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Municipal Elections

Register to vote.

Your voice shapes the River City. Register at City Hall, the County Courthouse, the DMV, your local library, or by mail. The deadline is 30 days before any election.

How to register

Six ways to register to vote.

Register at least 30 days before the election. You will receive a voter registration ID card by mail shortly after. Mississippi does not require you to register by political party.

  1. 01City Hall. Municipal Clerk's Office, 4320 McInnis Avenue.
  2. 02County Courthouse. Circuit Clerk's Office, the Registrar for Jackson County.
  3. 03By mail. Request an application from the Circuit or City Clerk's Office and return it by mail.
  4. 04Department of Motor Vehicle Safety. Registration is offered when you apply for or renew your driver's license.
  5. 05Local library. Register at any branch of the Jackson County Library System.
  6. 06High schools & League of Women Voters. Annual visits by the Circuit Clerk and nonpartisan registration drives.
Quick reference

Need to know.

  • 30-day registration deadline
  • Photo ID required at polls
  • Polls open 7am to 7pm
  • No party registration required
  • Voter ID card mailed after registration
  • Absentee voting available 45 days out

First-time voter? Bring acceptable photo ID and arrive during polling hours. Pelican Landing is fully accessible.

Polling location

Pelican Landing Event & Conference Center.

For municipal (city) elections, every voter in Moss Point casts their ballot at Pelican Landing. The centralized location streamlines the voting experience and ensures consistent staffing, accessibility, and access to assistance for every resident.

Pelican Landing is fully accessible for individuals with disabilities. Ample onsite parking is available for all voters. Election workers are present to help with any questions. Learn more about the venue.

County, state, or federal elections? Voters use their assigned Jackson County precinct, not Pelican Landing. Contact the Jackson County Circuit Clerk to confirm your precinct.

Key details

Election day at a glance.

Address
6217 Highway 613, Moss Point, MS 39563
Hours
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day
Accessibility
Fully accessible for individuals with disabilities
Parking
Ample onsite parking, no fee
Assistance
Election workers available all day
Election day essentials

Voter ID and absentee voting.

Voter ID

What to bring to the polls.

Mississippi law requires voters to present an acceptable form of photo identification showing current name and address.

Acceptable photo ID

  • Driver's license
  • State-issued ID
  • U.S. Passport
  • Government photo ID
  • Bank statement
  • Utility bill
  • Government check
  • Paycheck

Without ID, you may cast a provisional ballot. Provisional ballots are counted on Election Day; you may return to the polls with ID later that same day to verify identity.

Absentee voting

Can't make it Election Day?

Contact the Circuit or Municipal Clerk at least one month before the election. Absentee ballots can be cast in person at the registrar's office during the 45-day advance voting period.

You may vote absentee if you

  • Are away from your precinct Election Day
  • Are 65 or older
  • Have a physical disability
  • Are a constant caregiver
  • Have medical or work demands
  • Are an election official
  • Observe a religious holiday
  • Are required to remain on duty
  • Are out of town
  • Are military, out of state, or out of country
Ready to register?

Download the voter registration application.

The Secretary of State's official voter registration application. Print, complete, and bring to City Hall, the County Courthouse, or mail it postmarked at least 30 days before any election.

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