Absentee Ballots Available for U.S. House and Senate Primary in Lafayette County

In-person and mail-in absentee ballots for the U.S. House and U.S. Senate primary are now being issued at Circuit Clerk’s Offices, including the Lafayette County Circuit Clerk’s Office in the Oxford area. Voters who cannot make it to polling places on Primary Election Day can request a ballot from their circuit clerk if they are eligible.

Primary Election Day is March 10, 2026. To be eligible to vote in the primary, residents must be registered by Feb. 9, 2026. All mail-in voter registrations must be postmarked by Feb. 9. Mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked on or before March 10. The last day to vote in-person absentee is March 7, 2026.

For those who cannot visit the Circuit Clerk’s Office during the work week, Saturday in-person absentee voting dates are Feb. 28 and March 7, both from 8 a.m. until noon. Ballots will be provided upon request by circuit clerks if voters meet eligibility requirements. Those who cast an absentee ballot may track their ballot through the My Election Day portal.

Voters in Lafayette County should verify eligibility ahead of requesting a ballot. The Secretary of State’s Y’all Vote website includes an Absentee Voting FAQ, or voters may contact their circuit clerk to confirm requirements. For additional questions, email ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov or call the Elections Hotline at 1-800-829-6786. To access the full 2026 elections calendar, visit the Secretary of State’s website.

Local implications are practical and immediate. Oxford-area voters balancing work schedules, caregiving duties, or other commitments can use the weekend absentee slots on Feb. 28 and March 7 to avoid conflicts on Election Day. Mail-in postmark rules mean residents who plan to mail ballots should do so well before March 10 to allow for postal handling. College-area residents and others who live away from their registration address should confirm eligibility and tracking options through the My Election Day portal or the circuit clerk’s office to ensure their ballots are received and counted.

Next steps for Lafayette County voters are clear: register by Feb. 9 if not already registered, request an absentee ballot from the Lafayette County Circuit Clerk’s Office if eligible, use the Feb. 28 or March 7 weekend hours if needed, and ensure mailed ballots are postmarked by March 10. Officials encourage voters to verify eligibility and track ballots early to avoid last-minute issues heading into the primary.