Sunflower County voters will head to the polls Tuesday for a dual primary election to select party nominees for the U.S. Senate and Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District.
Voters must choose either a Democratic or Republican ballot when they arrive at the polls and may only participate in that party’s primary.
Sunflower County Circuit Clerk Carolyn Hamilton said voters who cast a Republican ballot on March 10 will not be eligible to vote in a Democratic runoff if one is required.
The Republican primary will be decided March 10, while the Democratic primary could require a runoff if no candidate receives a majority of votes. If necessary, the Democratic runoff election is scheduled for April 7.
According to Hamilton, the voting system will prevent anyone who voted in the Republican primary from receiving a Democratic ballot in the runoff. However, voters who do not participate in the March 10 election would still be eligible to vote in the runoff if they meet voter eligibility requirements.
On the Democratic ballot for the U.S. Senate six-year term are Scott Colom, Albert R. Littell and Priscilla W. Till.
Democratic candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District include incumbent Bennie G. Thompson, Evan Littleton Turnage and Pertis Herman Williams III.
Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat include Sarah Adlakha and incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Republican candidates for the U.S. House District 2 seat are Ron Eller and Kevin Wilson.
Hamilton said the circuit clerk’s office will be open Saturday, March 7, from 8 a.m. until noon for absentee voting.
Mississippi does not allow early voting. Absentee voting is limited to voters who meet certain criteria, including being over age 65, having a disability, being out of town on Election Day or working during polling hours.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
The election also reflects a recent change in state law. During the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers moved midterm primary elections from June to Super Tuesday — the second Tuesday in March — aligning them with the presidential primary election.
Hamilton said midterm elections historically see low voter turnout and encouraged residents to participate.
A sample ballot and additional absentee voting information are available at www.sunflowercircuitclerk.com or by contacting the circuit clerk’s office at 662-887-1252.
