Voting and elections
Register to vote, find your polling place, and vote.
At a glance
- Registration
- At least 30 days before an election
- Absentee by mail
- Request up to 45 days before an election
- In person
- Circuit Clerk, Scott County Courthouse · 601-469-3601
Find your polling place (opens in a new tab)
You'll be taken to the Mississippi Secretary of State, the county's online processor.
How to do it
- Register
You must be 18 or older. Register at the Circuit Clerk's office or by mail with the state voter registration application. - Find where you vote
Use the Secretary of State's polling place locator or call the Circuit Clerk.
Elections are conducted by the Election Commission.
Questions
Where do I vote?
Find your polling place with the Mississippi Secretary of State polling place locator, or call the Circuit Clerk’s office at 601-469-3601.
How do I register to vote?
You must be at least 18 and register at least 30 days before an election to vote in it. Register at the Circuit Clerk’s office; it helps to know your 911 address and Social Security number.
How do I vote absentee?
You can request an absentee ballot by mail up to 45 days before an election, or vote absentee in person at the Circuit Clerk’s office.
How do I qualify as a candidate in an upcoming election?
Contact the Circuit Clerk’s office for qualifying paperwork and deadlines.