State Summary

Mississippi does not require post-election audits. H.B. 1310, passed in 2023, authorized the secretary of state to audit election procedures of the 2023, 2024, 2026 and 2027 general elections. The procedural audit includes reviewing procedures for testing of ballot counting equipment. Miss. Code § 23-15-615.

Voting Systems Used

All Mississippi counties use hand-marked paper ballots and optical scanners, with ballot marking devices for accessibility. For the most up to date information please visit Verified Voting’s Verifier.

For an explanation of the types of voting equipment used, click here.

Audit Comprehensiveness

Mississippi does not require post-election audits.

Transparency

Mississippi does not require post-election audits.

Audit Counting Method

Mississippi does not require post-election audits.

Type Of Audit Units

Mississippi does not require post-election audits.

Contests & Issues Audited

Mississippi does not require post-election audits.

Addressing Discrepancies

Mississippi does not require post-election audits.

For recount laws, please visit our Recount Law Database.

Timeline

Mississippi does not require post-election audits.

Binding On Official Outcomes

Mississippi does not require post-election audits.

Oversight & Conduct

Mississippi does not require post-election audits.

Ballot Protection

Poll managers seal and lock the ballot box after declaring the reuslts then deliver the sealed box to the clerk of the circuit court of the county, who places a tamper-evident seal on the box. For more information see, Miss. Code. Ann §23-15-591 to §23-15-595.

Additional Targeted Samples

Mississippi does not require post-election audits.

Resources

Mississippi does not have post-election audit laws.

Last updated: October 27, 2024