Republican and Democratic voters will pick candidates to represent their parties in the runoff election on Tuesday, Aug. 29, ahead of the general election on Nov. 7. Six districts will have runoff elections for party representatives. This guide shares information regarding who is on the ballot and how to vote.
Who Is On The Ballot?
Below are the candidates running to gain a party nominee to represent their district in the general election. To find a full list of candidates running for offices in your district, find a sample ballot through the Mississippi Secretary of State’s My Election Day tool.
Democratic Runoff: District 66 Representative
Fabian Nelson
Roshunda Harris-Allen
Democratic Runoff: District 69 Representative
Tamarra Butler-Washington
Patty Patterson
Democratic Runoff: District 72 Representative
Justis Gibbs
Rukia Lumumba
Republican Runoff: District 2 Representative
Nick Bain (incumbent)
Brad Mattox
Republican Runoff: District 105 Representative
Dale Goodin (incumbent)
Elliot Burch
Republican Runoff: District 115 Representative
Zachary Grady
Felix Gines
Who Can Vote
Only voters who cast ballots in the Aug. 8 primary election in districts 2, 66, 69, 72, 105 and 115 may vote in the Aug. 29 runoff election. You must vote with the same party you did in the Aug. 8 election.
Where To Vote
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office’s My Election Day tool has polling place information. However, Mississippi Free Press investigations discovered that the tool’s information may not always be correct or updated.
The Mississippi Free Press provides a list of polling place locations and precinct changes that voters can cross reference with what the Secretary of State provides.
Verify your polling by contacting your county election officials with the contact information the Secretary of State’s website provides.
When To Vote
Polls are open statewide from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Voters who are in line by 7 p.m. can still vote if they stay in line.
Voter ID Requirements
Voters must use one of the following forms of photo identification to cast a ballot.
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