ElectionSaturday, November 7
Mississippi's Senate race waits on affidavit ballots, and Hinds County is still counting
The Daily Jackson team
If you cast an affidavit ballot Nov. 3, it may still be in line. Hinds County election commissioners started sorting and verifying those ballots this week, and Commissioner Kidada Brown asked for patience, saying it's "going to take some more days."
Statewide, Secretary of State Michael Watson estimates 12,000 to 20,000 affidavit ballots remain uncounted. He put the current acceptance rate at 76%. About 3,600 absentee-by-mail ballots were also outstanding Wednesday.
Mississippi's affidavit ballot acceptance rate stands at 76%
76%Share of affidavit ballots accepted so far
Source: WLBT
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Share of affidavit ballots accepted so far | 76% |
We suggest checking your status now. Voters without an acceptable photo ID must present one at their circuit clerk's office by Tuesday, and anyone marked inactive needs to contact the clerk to update their registration.
- Track it: Secretary of State's online ballot portal
- Voter information hotline: 1-833-678-4321
- Certification deadline for counties: Nov. 13
- Recount: needs a court order; no automatic recount law
Sources: Mississippi Public Broadcasting, WJTV, WLBT, WAPT