Election Commission

About the office

The Election Commission conducts all general and special elections in Scott County and, when contracted, helps the Republican and Democratic parties with primary elections. Commissioners ensure that elections are conducted fairly, honestly and legally, and keep the county’s voter rolls current by removing voters who have moved or died.

Commissioners are elected to four-year terms with no term limits. They must be qualified electors of Scott County living in the supervisor district they represent, and must complete annual certification training conducted by the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office.

Duties of the Election Commission

• Building the database in the Statewide Elections Management System
• Hiring and training poll managers
• Preparing and printing ballots and securing election supplies
• Preparing and testing voting machines, ballot encoders, memory cards and poll books
• Compiling precinct results on Election Day, certifying results and providing election data to the public

For voter registration and absentee voting, contact the Circuit Clerk’s office.