Lafayette County votes Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mississippi has no early voting; absentee voting is at the Circuit Clerk's office, 662-234-4951.
Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Facts on this page come from Lafayette County’s Voting and Elections page, its 2026 election calendar (PDF) and the Mississippi Secretary of State’s 2026 election calendar (PDF). This page lists facts only; we do not endorse candidates.
Lafayette County’s next election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, the federal and judicial general election. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mississippi has no early voting; voters who qualify can vote absentee, in person at the Circuit Clerk’s office or by mail. The voter registration deadline for this election was Monday, Oct. 5.
Who to call
- Registration, absentee voting and voter ID: Lafayette County Circuit Clerk, 662-234-4951, 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 101
- Find your polling place: My Election Day (Mississippi Secretary of State)
- Questions: the county’s election question form
- Official page: Voting and Elections
Key dates
From the county’s 2026 election calendar:
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday, Sept. 21 | Absentee voting opened for the general election |
| Monday, Oct. 5 | Voter registration deadline (passed) |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | Circuit Clerk’s office open for absentee voting, 8 a.m. to noon |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | Circuit Clerk’s office open for absentee voting, 8 a.m. to noon |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | General election, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Saturday, Nov. 21 and Nov. 28 | Office open for runoff absentee voting, 8 a.m. to noon |
| Tuesday, Dec. 1 | Runoff election, if needed |
What is on the ballot
The county’s sample ballot (PDF) lists these races, with candidates in the order the ballot prints them:
- U.S. Senate: Scott Colom (Democrat), Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican), Ty Pinkins (Independent)
- U.S. House, 1st District: Johnny Baucom (Libertarian), Cliff Johnson (Democrat), Trent Kelly (Republican)
- Court of Appeals, District 1: Position 1, Derek Dewayne Hopson Jr. and John Weddle; Position 2, Donna M. Barnes
- Chancery Court, District 18: Place 1, Jenessa Carter Hicks, Sarah J. Liddy, Jennifer L. Shackelford and Michael Watts; Place 2, Bob Whitwell
- Circuit Court, District 3: Place 1, Gray Tollison; Place 2, Bart M. Adams, Shirley C. Byers and Steven Patrick Jubera; Place 3, Kent E. Smith
- Lafayette County Court Judge: Tiffany Kilpatrick
- Lafayette County School Board, Seat 5: Kathy Babb Worley. The county notes this race is not on every ballot style.
Judicial races are nonpartisan. Every race has a write-in line.
Where to vote in Oxford
Your polling place depends on your precinct; check My Election Day or the county’s precinct list (PDF). The county lists these Oxford precincts:
| Precinct | Polling place |
|---|---|
| Oxford 1 | Extension Office, 70 F.D. “Buddy” East Parkway (County Road 406) |
| Oxford 2 | Oxford Conference Center, 102 Ed Perry Blvd. |
| Oxford 3 | Oxford Activity Center, 400 Price St. |
| Oxford 4 | Jackson Avenue Center (old mall, Walmart location), 1111 Jackson Ave. W. |
| Oxford 5 | Voting Precinct 501, 101 Center Ridge Drive (Highway 7 South) |
County precincts outside the city include Abbeville, Burgess, College Hill, Harmontown, Paris, Taylor, Tula and Yocona, among others.
Registering and updating your address
Mississippi has no online voter registration. Register in person at the Circuit Clerk’s office or by mail with the state form, mailed or hand-delivered to the Circuit Clerk at 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 101, Oxford, MS 38655. You can register at 17, and you must be registered 30 days before an election. Use the same form to change your address.
Absentee voting
Mississippi allows absentee voting only for listed reasons, among them being 65 or older, being away from the county on Election Day, or a temporary or permanent disability. You can vote absentee in person at the Circuit Clerk’s office or request a ballot by mail; the Secretary of State’s absentee voting guide (PDF) explains the steps. Call the Circuit Clerk at 662-234-4951 for mail ballot deadlines. Military and overseas voters should use the Secretary of State’s military and overseas page.
Photo ID
Bring a government-issued photo ID: a driver’s license, a state-issued photo ID, a U.S. passport, a government employee ID, a firearms license, a student photo ID from an accredited Mississippi college or university, a U.S. military ID, a tribal photo ID or a Mississippi Voter Identification Card. The Circuit Clerk’s office issues the voter ID card free of charge.
What this means for you
- Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3: polls 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- No early voting; absentee only if you qualify.
- Bring a photo ID.
- Missed the Oct. 5 deadline? Register now for future elections.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Lafayette County, Mississippi?
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and any voter in line at 7 p.m. may vote. A runoff, if needed, is Tuesday, Dec. 1.
Can I vote early in Oxford, Mississippi?
No. Mississippi does not allow early voting. Voters who qualify can vote absentee in person at the Lafayette County Circuit Clerk’s office or by mail.
What ID do I need to vote in Mississippi?
A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, U.S. passport, military ID, Mississippi college student ID or a free Mississippi Voter Identification Card from the Circuit Clerk’s office.
Where do I vote in Oxford?
It depends on your precinct. Look up your polling place on the Mississippi Secretary of State’s My Election Day site, or check the county’s precinct list; Oxford’s five city precincts vote at the Extension Office, the Oxford Conference Center, the Oxford Activity Center, the Jackson Avenue Center and 101 Center Ridge Drive.
Can I register to vote online in Mississippi?
No. Register in person at the Circuit Clerk’s office, 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 101, or by mail. You must be registered 30 days before an election; the deadline for Nov. 3 was Oct. 5.
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