‘It feels historic’: Despite long lines, pandemic safety measures, locals report steady voting process
Shortly after the polling precinct in downtown Columbus opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday, the line of voters was already out the door.
Poll workers described a steady stream of voters, even during a lunch lull, with more than 300 ballots cast by 11:40 a.m. By 3 p.m. it was nearly 450, not including a handful of affidavits and curbside votes.
Some locals concerned about in-person voting amid pandemic
Eric Krieger is worried about waiting to cast his ballot in long lines.
Many voters felt comfortable, safe casting ballots in person Tuesday
Changes made in response to COVID-19 were apparent even before voters entered New Hope Community Center to vote in the District 37 House of Representatives special election.
Absentee totals indicate strong runoff turnout
Despite an abbreviated window for absentee voting for Tuesday’s general election runoff, the number of absentee voters who have cast ballots suggests a good turnout.
Ellis wins chancery court judgeship
Paula Drungole-Ellis cruised past Roy A. Perkins en route to the only clear victory in a trio of elections for the 14th Chancery District judge on Tuesday.
Voter turnout nears, exceeds 50 percent in area counties
Voter turnout in Golden Triangle area counties Tuesday either approached or topped 50 percent, according to unofficial counts from circuit clerks’ offices.
Polls open today for mid-term elections
By the time the polls opened Tuesday morning, more than 2,300 people in Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties had already voted, leaving circuit clerks in both counties feeling optimistic about a good turnout.
Area counties show strong absentee voting leading up to Election Day
Early signs are pointing toward strong turnout for next week’s elections, according to local circuit clerks.
Effects of Supreme Court voter roll decision appear limited
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling has cleared the way for states to take a tougher approach to maintaining their voter rolls, but will they?
Not voting could jeopardize future votes in some states
Do you have to vote even if you don’t want to? Not doing so could put you on the path to losing your vote in some states.
Gaming the system: Absentee votes often pivotal in local elections
Sara Deloach. Patricia Brooks. Judy Lewis.
Candidates who have run for office in Columbus and Lowndes County over the past 40-plus years likely know at least one, if not all, of these women and might have even used their services.
Mississippi Senate kills online registration, early in-person voting
Mississippians won’t be able to initially register to vote online or vote early at courthouses after Senate committees killed bills that would have allowed those changes.
Early turnout strong for contentious election
By the time the polls opened at 7 a.m. today at the First Assembly of God voting precinct in Columbus, J.D. Dillinger had been waiting in line for 45 minutes, the first of roughly 75 voters who were standing in line.
Miss. election chief: Turnout may be below 50 percent
Absentee voting in Mississippi is disappointingly down from the last presidential election and turnout might be below 50 percent, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, said Tuesday.
Absentee voting picking up in Lowndes, Oktibbeha
Absentee voting is off to a fast start in Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties.
Our View: Your vote is your voice
Imagine for a moment, if you were among a group of people participating in a peaceful march or protest and you were approached by a cop and told that you, alone, were not permitted to take part.
Absentee voting begins today
Although the 2016 election is 42 days away, some voters will begin casting their ballots today as absentee voters.
Saturday is primary absentee deadline
Saturday is the last chance for in-person absentee voting in Mississippi’s presidential primaries.
House would allow online voter registration, early voting
Mississippi voters could register online and vote in person ahead of elections under a bill moving forward in the Legislature.
Brooks, Smith abstain from voting during supes meeting
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors held their regular board meeting Friday. All five supervisors were present, but just three voted.