More than 160,000 Mississippians have already voted by absentee and more are expected to vote in-person absentee by Saturday's 5pm deadline.
Secretary of State Michael Watson is urging voters, who are heading to the polls on Tuesday, to confirm their polling location first. He says fourteen precincts across the state have changed locations.
"I'm not saying there won't be any more but it's something. You think about the tropical storm that is on its way, who knows what's going to happen there. We may have to move another one," said Watson.
"But again, that's the important piece of trusted information. Make sure you're talking to your clerks and your commissioners and the Secretary of State's office so we can get that information out to the voters."
Curbside voting has been expanded in Mississippi. If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or experiencing symptoms, you're eligible to vote curbside. Watson says here's what you should expect when you arrive at your precinct on Election Day.
"Many of them will have a phone number on there for you to call someone at the precinct itself. Or, there will be poll managers who are assigned to continue a watch out there," said Watson.
"Make sure that you're watching for voters. Many of them will have different parking spots set aside - knowing that if someone parks here that is a curbside vote. But most importantly, I will tell folks to reach out to their circuit clerk's offices. Go ahead and get that number for the precinct. Go ahead and get the explanation for them on a local level so you can be prepared."
Poll workers inside and outside precincts statewide are required to wear masks and enforce social distancing. Governor Tate Reeves has reinstated a mask mandate for residents in 16 counties -- exempting polling sites. Ashley Norwood, MPB News
