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Mississippi Votes: Our Mission
Mississippi Votes is an organization of intergenerational synergy centering and led by young people invested in the progression of Mississippi. We do this through our programming and outreach strategies that empowers young people, encourages civic engagement, and educates communities on voting rights through place-based grassroots organizing.
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Community Comes Together in Laurel to Discuss Voting Rights
MEDIA CONTACTD’Cory Owens, MSLPublic Relations [email protected] Laurel, Miss – Last night, residents gathered in Laurel for a candid and empowering conversation about the voting rights challenges shaping our democracy, and the room was full of people ready to listen, learn, and act. The discussion brought attention to critical issues, including the SAVE and SHIELD Acts, two pieces of legislation with significant implications for voter access, as well as the landmark case of Louisiana v. Callais, which continues to raise important questions about representation and […]
A Look Back at Tuesday’s Election Across Mississippi
A Look Back at Tuesday’s Election Across Mississippi MEDIA CONTACTD’Cory Owens, MSLPublic Relations [email protected] JACKSON, Miss. — Tuesday, Mississippi showed up. Throughout this election cycle, organizers and community leaders worked tirelessly on the ground to make sure every Mississippian had the information, resources, and support needed to participate in the democratic process. Election Day was the culmination of that work, and it mattered. “Tuesday’s primary election was an important step in setting the stage for Mississippi’s November midterm elections. While most voters were able […]
Mississippi Votes Youth Civic Engagement Advocacy Day at the Capitol
MEDIA CONTACTD’Cory Owens, MSLPublic Relations [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 25, 2026 Mississippi Votes Hosts Youth Civic Engagement in Action Advocacy Day at State Capitol JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Votes today convened young leaders from across the state for its annual Youth Civic Engagement in Action Advocacy Day, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to engage in the legislative process and advocate for issues impacting their communities. The event, held Tuesday at Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church in Jackson, brought together more than […]
Political leaders and community stakeholders joined Mississippi Votes officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Gulfport location at 38 Pass Road. [...]
For the first time on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the nonprofit hosted its Education & Policy Breakfast on Friday morning in Gulfport. The event brought together teachers, counselors, and administrators from across five regions of the state. [...]
June 12 marks 62 years since civil rights leader Medgar Evers was assassinated in the driveway of his Jackson home, and his family, along with voting rights advocates, are planning to celebrate his life and legacy with events leading up to what would have been his 100th birthday. [...]