Quitman County Voter Registration Deadline Feb. 9; Absentee Voting Begins Feb. 28

Quitman County voters who want a say in Mississippi’s 2026 congressional primary must complete registration at the Circuit Clerk’s Office or mail a registration application postmarked by Feb. 9 to be eligible for the March 10 primary for U.S. House and U.S. Senate.

In-person absentee voting opens Feb. 28 and continues through March 7. Mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by March 10, the day of the primary. These dates set the timeline for local voters, campaigns and county election administrators in the final weeks before ballots are cast.

Secretary of State Michael Watson has urged Mississippians to use the state’s voter services website to download a mail-in registration application, verify registration status, or update registration information. The Secretary of State’s Office is your primary and trusted source of election information.

Quitman County residents should plan around the registration cutoff if they have recently moved or changed names. Registering in person at the Circuit Clerk’s Office remains an option through the Feb. 9 deadline; mailed registrations must be postmarked by that date to count for the March 10 contest. Once registered, voters who cannot make it to polling places on Election Day can use the in-person absentee window that begins Feb. 28. Local officials typically provide absentee locations and hours, so calling ahead can avoid wasted trips.

For direct assistance, contact the Mississippi Elections Division at 1 (800) 829-6786 or email ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov. Local election administrators can confirm whether Quitman County offers satellite absentee sites, list hours for the Circuit Clerk’s Office, and explain any county-specific procedures for provisional ballots or ID requirements.

Mississippi’s March 10 primary is relatively early in the 2026 calendar compared with some other states, which hold contests later in the spring and summer. That compressed timeline puts a premium on awareness and quick action by voters who may need to update addresses or request absentee options.

This deadline matters in Quitman County because local turnout shapes which congressional contenders advance and because absentee voting provides an accessible route for seniors, working families and others with limited mobility. With Feb. 9 arriving, verify your registration now, plan any in-person absentee visit between Feb. 28 and March 7 if needed, and ensure mailed ballots are postmarked by March 10 so your vote counts. For ongoing updates and local election notices, follow county election channels and social feeds for the latest scheduling and site information.