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Oktibbeha County supervisors approve moving District 5 polling place off Mississippi State campus
Summary
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 to move a District 5 polling location from the Mississippi State University campus back to the Blissburg Street Center after residents and a citizen representative urged the change amid parking and access concerns.
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 on March 17 to move the District 5 polling location from the Mississippi State University campus back to the Blissburg Street Center, following public comments from residents and a formal motion from a citizen representative.
Why it matters: Residents said the campus location has become harder to access because of campus traffic and parking changes. Supervisors said restoring the precinct to Blissburg Street would address voter convenience for people who normally use that polling place.
The board discussed logistics…
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