Representation. Rights. Your Future. Are All on the Ballot.

The 2026 election is not just another election cycle. It is a defining moment for the future of democracy, representation, and voting rights in Mississippi and across the nation.

In the wake of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, communities across the South are facing renewed uncertainty about whether Black voters and historically marginalized communities will continue to have meaningful representation at every level of government. The SCOTUS decision will significantly weaken protections in Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

For generations, Mississippians marched, organized, sacrificed, and even lost their lives for the right to vote. The Voting Rights Act was born out of that struggle. This is the very law that has helped protect minority voting strength for decades. It is the very law that granted by my great grandmother the right to vote, and she never missed an election following it. It is the law that led to Black representation at all levels of government in this country.

The consequences are already being felt. States throughout the South, including Mississippi, are either currently passing racists maps or preparing for new redistricting battles

special legislative sessions that could reshape political representation for years to come. Governor Reeves has called us back on May 20, 2026 to address state Supreme Court districts.

This election is about far more than politics. It is about:

• Whether communities have a voice in decisions that impact their daily lives

• Whether working families have access to affordable childcare

• Whether healthcare remains accessible and equitable

• Whether public education receives the investment it deserves

• Whether voting districts are drawn fairly

• Whether the cost of living and economic opportunity remain priorities

• Whether your voice still matters in the democratic process

While court decisions may weaken federal protections, they cannot weaken the power of informed, engaged, and organized communities. That is why participation in the 2026 election is critically important.

What You Can Do Right Now

Register to Vote

Mississippi’s voter registration deadline is October 5, 2026.

Check Your Voter Status

Make sure your registration is active and your information is accurate.

Know Your Precinct

Polling locations may change. Verify where you vote before Election Day.

Preview Your Ballot

Research candidates and issues before heading to the polls.

Vote the Entire Ballot

Every race matters — from local offices to judicial races to statewide leadership.

Bring Your ID

Mississippi law requires photo identification to vote.

Speak Up If You Encounter Problems

If you experience voter intimidation, registration issues, polling place problems, or have questions about your rights, help is available.

Additional Mississippi voting rights information, voter protection resources, and assistance can be found through: 866OURVOTE Mississippi Voter Resources

You can also call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.

Why This Election Matters

The right to vote is foundational. It determines who writes our laws, who shapes our schools, who funds our communities, and who decides the future direction of our state and nation. The stakes are especially high following Callais. State legislatures have already passed new maps to redraw districts in ways that weaken minority representation and diminish community voting power.

But history has shown that organized communities can overcome even the greatest obstacles. The answer to attacks on voting rights is not disengagement. It is participation. It is preparation. It is organizing. It is voting.

Do not sit this one out.