If you want to vote in the June 5 primary, you’ve got to be registered to vote by Monday, May 5.
Marion County Circuit Clerk Janette Nolan said her office will be open extra hours to allow for registration.
“We will be open May 5 from 8 a.m. until noon,” Nolan said. “We’ll be there for people to register. There’s nothing required; you just have to complete an application. If you are already a registered voter and have moved, you can go online and change your address.”
Nolan said the changes could be made on the “Y’all Vote” portion of www.sos.ms.gov.
“I’ve also visited all of the local schools to register students as voters,” Nolan said. “Anyone who will be 18 by the Nov. 6 general election can vote in the primary.”
The June 5 primary has two races on it, a U.S. Senate seat and the 4th Congressional District. On the Republican ballot, Richard Warren Boyington is challenging incumbent U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker. In the 4th Congressional District on the Republican side, incumbent U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo is opposed by E. Brian Rose.
The Democratic ballot for the Senate seat is crowded with David Baria, Jensen Bohren, Jerone Garland, Victor G. Maurice Jr., Omeria Scott and Howard Sherman on the ballot. In the House race, Jeramey Anderson is the lone candidate.
“The only election with a possible runoff would be the Democratic Senate race,” Nolan said. “If a runoff was needed, it would be held June 26.”
The hotly contested special election for the seat U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran vacated when he retired last month won’t be on the ballot until the general election.
Absentee voting for the primary is currently under way, according to Nolan.
“We will also be open Saturday, May 26 and Saturday, June 2, from 8 a.m. until noon,” she said. “People can also come anytime during regular business hours.”
Nolan also wants to remind potential candidates about the Nov. 6 election.
“We’re currently holding qualifying for a special election for county attorney,” she said. “This is the seat that was held by the late Scott Phillips. The qualifying deadline is Sept. 7 at 5 p.m.”
To qualify, the potential candidate must be a registered voter in Marion County and a licensed and practicing attorney. The fee for candidates is $100 made payable to the Marion County Circuit Clerk. Independent candidates require 50 signatures.
