Press Release | Tuesday, January 28, 2025
JACKSON, Miss. – As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines.
Qualifying Deadline
The qualifying deadline for party primary and independent candidates for municipal offices is Friday, January 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Candidates may access the Secretary of State’s official 2025 Candidate Qualifying Guide which provides essential information for those seeking elected office. Candidates should familiarize themselves with the legal qualifications required to seek and hold office, as well as the qualifying procedures.
Campaign Finance Deadline
Campaign finance annual reports for contributions and expenditures are due on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Reports may be submitted via:
- Email: CampaignFinance@sos.ms.gov
- In-person: 401 Mississippi Street, Jackson, MS 39201 or 1141 Bayview Avenue, Suite 120, Biloxi, MS 39530
- Mail: P.O. Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205-0136 (Please note that mailed-in reports must actually be received by the required date and the postmarked date will not be considered.)
- Fax: (601) 576-2545
For campaign finance or election questions, please call the Elections Division at (800) 829-6786, email ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov, or visit the Secretary of State’s Campaign Finance webpage.
2025 Municipal Election Day Dates:
- April 1 – Primary Election Day
- April 22 – Primary Runoff Election Day
- June 3 – General Election Day
- ***Note: Municipal general elections are decided upon plurality, meaning the candidate with the most votes wins (even if it is well below 50% + 1).
- ***Note: Municipal general elections are decided upon plurality, meaning the candidate with the most votes wins (even if it is well below 50% + 1).
2025 Special Election Day Dates:
December 2 – Special Runoff Election Day
November 4 – Regular Special Election Day
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