State Summary

Mississippi does not require post-election audits.

Voting Systems Used

Most Mississippi counties use DRE voting machines without VVPAT for all voters, while some counties use hand marked paper ballots as the primary voting method and ballot marking devices for accesibility. Other counties use ballot marking devices for all voters or DREs with VVPAT for all voters. 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, see Citizens for Election Integrity Minnesota website.

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.