Voter Information

 

Welcome to the City of Biloxi’s online voter information section. One of the most important responsibilities of a citizen is to exercise their right to vote. You’ll find links to helpful information here. This page has been updated to include information about the 2024 municipal special election for Ward 7.

 

Who’s running?

The candidates on the ballot

 

David Shoemaker
Kevin Kostmayer

 

Here is how it works: Those interested in running for municipal office file a Statement of Intent and petition with the city’s municipal clerk by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Those who wish to qualify as an Independent candidate must submit a Candidate Petition with 50 signatures of registered voters of the ward where the candidate proposes to run. Those signatures will then be validated before the would-be candidate is certified. 

 

When to vote

The upcoming Special election for Ward 7 will take place on Feb. 27, 2024. If no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote in a party primary, there will be a runoff election between the top two candidates in that race. The runoff, if needed, would be March 19, 2024. Ward 7 polling place, Woolmarket City Center, 13034 Kayleigh Cove, for all elections will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  To read about absentee voting, click here.

 

Where to vote

To see the map showing the seven wards and polling places for municipal elections in Biloxi, click here. In Ward 7, those who formerly voted at the Woolmarket Fire Station No. 8 will now vote at the Woolmarket City Center, 13034 Kayleigh Cove. 
See the map

 

Are you a registered voter?

If you have voted in a previous Biloxi municipal election, you’re probably a registered voter. If not, here are some simple qualifications: You must be at least 18 years of age by the date of the general election, and you must be a resident of the ward in which you wish to vote for at least 30 days before the election. The office of Harrison County Circuit Clerk Justin Wetzel maintains voter rolls and registration for the City of Biloxi. If you are not registered to vote, or if you have changed your address or name, you should update information at the Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s Office, at MLK Boulevard and Lameuse Street in Biloxi. Call (228) 435-8276 or (228) 435-8233. You may also register by mail as well. To see the forms, contact information and to read more information, click here.

 

The overall 2024 Special Election calendar

For voters

  • Feb. 17, 2024 – City Clerk’s Office opens from 8 a.m. to noon for Absentee Voting, Biloxi City Hall, 140 Lameuse St.
  •  Feb. 24, 2024– City Clerk’s Office opens from 8 a.m. to noon for in-person Absentee Voting Deadline, Biloxi City Hall, 140 Lameuse St.
  •  Feb. 27, 2024 – SPECIAL ELECTION DAY, polls open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Woolmarket City Center, 13034 Kayleigh Cove
  • March 5, 2024 – Absentee Ballots returned by mail receipt deadline, 5 p.m. Absentee  Ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day 
  •  March 19, 2024   – SPECIAL ELECTION RUNOFF (If necessary)

For candidates

  • Jan. 17, 2024 –Candidates may file petitions and/or qualifying statements
  • Feb. 20, 2024 –Campaign Pre-Election Report Finance Deadline by 5 p.m. for the period of Jan 1, 2024 – Feb 18, 2024 for all candidates
  • Feb. 7, 2024 – Last Day candidates may qualify for the SPECIAL ELECTION
  • Feb. 22, 2024 – Candidates must file a Statement of Economic Interest with the MS Ethics Commission within fifteen days of qualifying for office.
  • Feb. 27, 2024 –SPECIAL ELECTION DAY
  • March 12, 2024 -Campaign Pre-Runoff Finance Deadline by 5 p.m. for the period of Feb 21, 2024 – March 10, 2024 for Runoff candidates only
  • March 19, 2024 – SPECIAL ELECTION RUNOFF (If necessary)
  • Jan. 31, 2025 -Campaign Annual Report Finance Deadline by 5 p.m. for the period of Jan 1, 2024 – Dec. 31, 2024 Mandatory for all candidates.
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More info?

You may contact Biloxi Municipal Clerk Stacy Thacker at sthacker@biloxi.ms.us or (228) 435-6254, or the Circuit Clerk/Harrison County Voter Registrar’s office in Biloxi at (228) 435-8276 or (228) 435-8233, or via e-mail at redistricting@co.harrison.ms.us.