Join us Saturday, February 2nd, from 8:30 am until 10:00 am for our monthly breakfast with Democrats. We will meet at the Flowood Panera Bread on Lakeland Drive to catch up on the latest news for the 2019 elections!
Meet the Candidates!
Join us for a fundraising reception with state Rep. Jay Hughes, a Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor! The event will be held at the Flowood Soulshine Pizzaon Lakeland Drive on Thursday, February 21st, beginning at 5:30 pm. Suggested donations are $20 per person.
Rankin County Federation of Democratic Women
The Rankin County Federation of Democratic Women will meet Tuesday, February 26th, at the Pearl Library from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm. The speaker will be civil rights icon, Mrs. Alean Adams!
Renewal of membership dues has begun! Dues are $15 and may be mailed to P.O. Box 2012, Brandon, MS 39043. Please submit your dues no later than Friday, March 15th. Questions? Contact Alice Geoghegan at 601-992-1874.
Poll Workers Needed
The Rankin County Election Commission needs paid poll workers to assist in this year’s elections. If you or someone you know is interested in working, please contact Election Commissioner Kelly Wedgeworth at [email protected] or 601-824-7114.
Voter Registration Status and Precinct Location
Make sure to confirm that your voter registration status is active and where you vote. Use the button below to search online or call the Rankin County Circuit Clerk at 601-825-1466. Help spread the word to have voters update their voter registration information.
Thank you for all that you did to help our candidates this month! While we did not win them all, we broke records and set up a campaign infrastructure to help in next year’s elections. Every phone call made, every door knocked, and every text message sent made an impact.
Breakfast with Democrats
Join us Saturday, December 1st, from 8:30 am until 10:00 am for our monthly breakfast with Democrats. We will meet at the Flowood Panera Bread on Lakeland Drive to catch up on the latest news and recap from the elections.
Rankin County Federation of Democratic Women
The Federation has elected new officers that will take on their new positions as of January 1, 2019 – outgoing officer and new officers will schedule time to review responsibilities at some point between now and first of the year. Congratulations to these newest leaders!
President: Alice Geoghegan
Vice President: Betty Lloyd
Recording Secretary: Marsha Watson
Correspondence Secretary. Ora LaVerne Johnson
Treasurer: Maggie McClintock
ALSO…
There were approximately 30 members, friends, and guests who signed up to reserve their seat for the December 13th Holiday Luncheon. Your payment is needed ASAP!
Please mail your check or money order for $20 to the Federation’s P.O. Box. They need to receive your payment to reserve your seat by no later than Tuesday, December 4th. Contact Joy Williams or Elouise McLaughlin if you have any questions.
A special thanks to outgoing President Thelma Lorentz for her hard work throughout her service to the Federation as well as the county executive committee.
Voter Registration Status and Precinct Location
Make sure to confirm that your voter registration status is active and where you vote. Use the button below to search online or call the Rankin County Circuit Clerk at 601-825-1466. Help spread the word to have voters update their voter registration information.
ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 AM UNTIL 7:00 PM
DO NOT FORGET YOUR PHOTO ID
Breakfast with Democrats
Join us Saturday, November 3rd, at 8:30 am for our monthly breakfast with Democrats. We will meet at the Flowood Panera Bread on Lakeland Drive to catch up on the latest news. We will have a number of candidates join us so please come out and hear from them and pick up some last-minute campaign supplies!
Absentee Voting Underway
Absentee ballots are now available. You may vote absentee if any of the following applies to you:
The voter will be outside of his or her home county on Election Day.
The voter is a “student, teacher or administrator at a school whose studies or employment there necessitates” absence from the voter’s home county on Election Day (spouses and dependents of such voters are also eligible to vote absentee)
The voter is disabled and therefore unable to vote in person
The voter is the parent, spouse or dependent of a disabled person “who is hospitalized outside of [his or her] county of residence or more than 50 miles away” and will be with the disabled person on Election Day
The voter is 65 years old or older
The voter is required to be at work on Election Day during polling hours
Do not miss this opportunity to have your vote counted. Encourage eligible voters to avoid waiting in line by heading to the Circuit Clerk’s office and voting ahead of time. The deadline to vote absentee is Saturday, November 3rd, at noon! For more information about absentee voting, call 601-825-1466.
Sample Ballots Ready
Use the link below to review the Rankin County Sample Ballot for the November 6th election. You can scroll through the list to identify your precinct (located on the top right side of the ballot) to see how your specific ballot will appear. Please share this with your family and friends so they can familiarize themselves with their ballot.
Mike Espy for the United States Senate Special Election
Michael Ted Evans for the 3rd Congressional District
Voter Registration Status and Precinct Location
Make sure to confirm that your voter registration status is active and where you vote. Use the button below to search online or call the Rankin County Circuit Clerk at 601-825-1466. Help spread the word to have voters confirm their registration status and their precinct location and avoid confusion on Election Day.
The Rankin County Election Commission is in need of more poll workers for the November 6th election and possible November 27th runoff election. If you are interested in becoming a poll worker, please email [email protected] for more information.
Join us Saturday, October 6th, at 8:30 am for our monthly breakfast with Democrats. We will meet at the Flowood Panera Bread on Lakeland Drive to catch up on the latest news. We will have a special guest join us, Chancery Court Judge candidate Tameika Cooper Bennett.
Use the link below to review the Rankin County Sample Ballot for the November 6th election. You can scroll through the list to identify your precinct (located on the top right side of the ballot) to see how your specific ballot will appear. Please share this with your family and friends so they can familiarize themselves with their ballot.
Mike Espy for the United States Senate Special Election
Michael Ted Evans for the 3rd Congressional District
Absentee Voting Underway
Absentee ballots are now available. You may vote absentee if any of the following applies to you:
The voter will be outside of his or her home county on Election Day.
The voter is a “student, teacher or administrator at a school whose studies or employment there necessitates” absence from the voter’s home county on Election Day (spouses and dependents of such voters are also eligible to vote absentee)
The voter is disabled and therefore unable to vote in person
The voter is the parent, spouse or dependent of a disabled person “who is hospitalized outside of [his or her] county of residence or more than 50 miles away” and will be with the disabled person on Election Day
The voter is 65 years old or older
The voter is required to be at work on Election Day during polling hours
Do not miss this opportunity to have your vote counted. Encourage eligible voters to avoid waiting in line by heading to the Circuit Clerk’s office and voting ahead of time. The deadline to vote absentee is Saturday, November 3rd, at noon! For more information about absentee voting, call 601-825-1466.
Voter Registration Deadline
There is time left to register to vote before the November 6th election.
The deadline to register is Monday, October 8th, by 5:00 pm.
Make sure to confirm that your voter registration status is active and where you vote. Use the button below to search online or call the Rankin County Circuit Clerk at 601-825-1466. Help spread the word to have voters confirm their registration status and their precinct location and avoid confusion on Election Day.
The Federation will have a meeting in mid-October. Details TBA.
Executive Committee Meeting
The next meeting of the Rankin County Democratic Executive Committee will be Tuesday, October 23rd, at 6:00 pm. It will be held in the Board of Supervisors boardroom at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Poll Workers Needed
The Rankin County Election Commission is in need of more poll workers for the November 6th election and possible November 27th runoff election. If you are interested in becoming a poll worker, please email [email protected] for more information.
Join us Saturday, September 1st, at 8:30 am for our monthly breakfast with Democrats. We will meet at the Flowood Panera Bread on Lakeland Drive to catch up on the latest news.
On August 25th, 400 Democrats from across Mississippi met in Rankin County to hear from Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards about how Democrats can be competitive in the South while laying out uplifting economic policies. Along with Governor Edwards, United States Senate nominee David Baria, United States Senate candidate Mike Espy, and 3rd Congressional District nominee Michael Ted Evans spoke to the crowd.
Democratic candidates in the November 6th General Election
For the United States Senate: David BariaFor the United States Senate Special Election: Mike Espy
Michael Ted Evans for the 3rd Congressional District
Sample Ballots and Absentee Voting
Sample ballots will be available on Wednesday, September 12th. Stay tuned for updates on how to access your sample ballot.
Absentee ballots will be available after Saturday, September 22nd. You may vote absentee if any of the following applies to you:
The voter will be outside of his or her home county on Election Day.
The voter is a “student, teacher or administrator at a school whose studies or employment there necessitates” absence from the voter’s home county on Election Day (spouses and dependents of such voters are also eligible to vote absentee)
The voter is disabled and therefore unable to vote in person
The voter is the parent, spouse or dependent of a disabled person “who is hospitalized outside of [his or her] county of residence or more than 50 miles away” and will be with the disabled person on Election Day
The voter is 65 years old or older
The voter is required to be at work on Election Day during polling hours
Do not miss this opportunity to have your vote counted. Encourage eligible voters to avoid waiting in line by heading to the Circuit Clerk’s office and voting ahead of time. For more information about absentee voting, call 601-825-1466.
Voter Registration Deadline
There is time left to register to vote before the November 6th election.
The deadline to register is Monday, October 8th, by 5:00 pm.
Make sure to confirm that your voter registration status is active and where you vote. Use the button below to search online or call the Rankin County Circuit Clerk at 601-825-1466. Help spread the word to have voters confirm their registration status and their precinct location and avoid confusion on Election Day.
The Rankin County Election Commission is in need of more poll workers for the November 6th election and possible November 27th runoff election. If you are interested in becoming a poll worker, please email [email protected] for more information.
Join us Saturday, August 4th, at 8:30 am for our monthly breakfast with Democrats. We will meet at the Flowood Panera Bread on Lakeland Drive to catch up on the latest news.
Join us for a fundraising reception on Thursday, August 9th, with 3rd Congressional District nominee, Michael Ted Evans. We will meet at the El Portrillo restaurant located at 100 Laurel Park Drive, Flowood, MS 39232 beginning at 6:00 pm.
The suggested donation is $20 per person. Proceeds will go towards the benefit of the Rankin County Democratic Party. Come out and hear from Michael about his plans for the 3rd District!
The Rankin County Federation of Democratic Women will have its next meeting on Tuesday, August 7th, at the Pearl Municipal Library located at 2416 Old Brandon Road, Pearl, MS. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Democratic candidates in the November 6th General Election
It’s never a bad idea to confirm that your voter registration status is active and where you vote. Use the button below to search online or call the Rankin County Circuit Clerk at 601-825-1466. Help spread the word to have voters confirm their registration status and their voting precinct location and avoid confusion on Election Day.
Join us Saturday, July 7th, at 8:30 am for our monthly breakfast with Democrats. We will meet at the Flowood Panera Bread on Lakeland Drive where we will have a special guest!
Mike Espy, a candidate for the United States Senate, will attend our July 7th breakfast. Please come hear from Secretary Espy and how you can help his campaign.
It’s never a bad idea to confirm that your voter registration status is active and where you vote. Use the button below to search online or call the Rankin County Circuit Clerk at 601-825-1466. Help spread the word to have voters confirm their registration status and their voting precinct location and avoid confusion on Election Day.
Be sure to follow our social media pages for faster news updates on how you can stay informed and get engaged. Click a link below to access our social media pages.
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY IS TUESDAY, JUNE 5TH, FROM 7:00 AM UNTIL 7:00 PM. BRING YOUR PHOTO ID.
Breakfast with Democrats
Join us Saturday, June 2nd, at 8:30 am for our monthly breakfast with Democrats. We will meet at the Flowood Panera Bread on Lakeland Drive where we will have a special guest!
David Baria, a Democratic candidate for the United States Senate, will have a representative attend our June 2nd breakfast. Please come hear from his campaign about why this election is so important.
The deadline to vote by absentee ballot is Saturday, June 2nd, at noon. If you are 65 years of age or older, you may be out of town on June 5th, if you or your spouse/parent/dependent has a disability, or if you have to work or be in school while the polls are open, stop by the Circuit Clerk’s office, located in downtown Brandon at 215 E Government Street, Brandon, MS 39042, and vote in person. It takes less than ten minutes to complete the whole process. Do not miss this chance to have your voice heard. Your vote is powerful, and it matters that you vote.
Democratic Party Primary Election Advisory
When you head to the polls on Tuesday, June 5th, for the Democratic Party Primary, Rankin County voters WILL NOT see two separate tables marked for both parties. Instead, all voters will sign in at one table and be given their preferred ballot at that time. Please help spread the word that there WILL NOT be a table marked DEMOCRATIC, but you will request and receive a Democratic Party ballot once you sign in.
Voter Registration Status and Precinct Location
It’s never a bad idea to confirm that your voter registration status is active and where you vote. Use the button below to search online or call the Rankin County Circuit Clerk at 601-825-1466. Help spread the word to have voters confirm their registration status and their voting precinct location and avoid confusion on Election Day.
***Mike Espy, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Chris McDaniel, will appear on your ballot in November and will not be seen on the June ballot.***
Social Media Links
Be sure to follow our social media pages for faster news updates on how you can stay informed and get engaged. Click a link below to access our social media pages.
Join us Saturday, May 5th, at 8:30 am for our monthly breakfast with Democrats. We will meet at the Flowood Panera Bread on Lakeland Drive where we will have a special guest!
3rd Congressional District candidate Michael Evans will join us. Please help us have a good turnout to hear from one of our Democratic candidates for Congress!
Ballots for the June 5th Democratic Party Primary are already being cast! If you are 65 years of age or older, you may be out of town on June 5th, or if you have to work or be in school while the polls are open, stop by the Circuit Clerk’s office, located in downtown Brandon at 215 E Government Street, Brandon, MS 39042, and vote in person. It takes less than ten minutes to complete the whole process. The deadline to vote by absentee ballot is Saturday, June 2nd, at noon. Do not miss this chance to have your voice heard. Your vote is powerful, and it matters that you vote.
Federation of Democratic Women Forum
The Madison County Federation of Democratic Women is hosting a meet and greet event for the two candidates running for the 3rd Congressional District, and Rankin County is invited to attend!
Democratic Party Primary Election Advisory
When you head to the polls on Tuesday, June 5th, for the Democratic Party Primary, Rankin County voters WILL NOT see two separate tables marked for both parties. Instead, all voters will sign in at one table and be given their preferred ballot at that time. Please help spread the word that there WILL NOT be a table marked DEMOCRATIC, but you will request and receive a Democratic Party ballot once you sign in.
Voter Registration Status and Precinct Location
It’s never a bad idea to confirm that your voter registration status is active and where you vote. Use the button below to search online or call the Rankin County Circuit Clerk at 601-825-1466. Help spread the word to have voters confirm their registration status and their voting precinct location and avoid confusion on Election Day.
The voter registration deadline to vote in the June 5th primary is Monday, May 7th, at 5:00 pm. Please get over to the circuit clerk’s office to fill out a registration form in person or use the link below to download a form and mail it in.
Join us Saturday, April 7th, at 8:30 am for our monthly breakfast with Democrats. We will meet at the Flowood Panera Bread on Lakeland Drive where we will have a special guest!
3rd Congressional District candidate Michael Aycox of Newton County will join us. Please help us have a good turnout to hear from one of our Democratic candidates for Congress! You can learn more about Michael by clicking here to visit his website.
Federation of Democratic Women
The next meeting of the Rankin County Federation of Democratic Women will be held Thursday, April 19th, at 6:00 pm in the Flowood Library. Everyone is welcome to join the Federation and attend the meetings!
Executive Committee Meeting Rescheduled
The Rankin County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Tuesday, April 24th, at the Board of Supervisors Boardroom beginning at 6:00 pm. The boardroom is located at 211 East Government Street, Brandon, MS 39042. This meeting is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Democratic Party Primary Election
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 5th, for the Democratic Party Primary Election. We will cast ballots for Democratic candidates for the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives.
Voter Registration Status and Precinct Location
It’s never a bad idea to confirm that your voter registration status is active and where you vote. Use the button below to search online or call the Rankin County Circuit Clerk at 601-825-1466. Help spread the word to have voters confirm their registration status and their voting precinct location and avoid confusion on Election Day.
In an unexpected surprise, county Chairman Ryan Brown recently visited with Virginia Senator Tim Kaine. Senator Kaine was the 2016 Democratic Vice Presidential nominee.
