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Voter registration deadline for upcoming Municipal General Election is May 5

By: Frank Corder - May 1, 2025

  • Voters will return to the polls on June 3 to elect their mayor and city council.

With Municipal General Election Day quickly approaching in Mississippi, the voter registration deadline is Monday, May 5.

Voters will return to the polls on June 3 to elect their city or town mayor, board of alderman or city council, and other local officials.

The Mississippi Secretary of State’s office reminds Mississippians that Municipal Clerk’s Offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, for in-person voter registration as well as Monday, May 5, until 5 p.m.

All mailed voter registration applications must also be postmarked by May 5.

Absentee balloting is also underway ahead of the June 3 General Election. The In-Person Absentee Voting Deadline is May 31. Absentee ballots can be obtained the Municipal Clerk’s Offices.

The Secretary of State’s office says Mississippians may utilize YallVote.ms to download a mail-in voter registration application, verify voter registration status, or update voter registration information.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com