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Mississippi Senate narrows proposed early-voting window after extended debate; amendment to preserve current absentee process fails
Summary
After hours of debate, the Mississippi Senate passed a bill to replace the current 45‑day in‑person absentee system with a 15‑day no‑excuse early in‑person voting window; an amendment to retain the existing absentee rules but scan in person ballots failed.
The Mississippi Senate on Feb. 24 approved a measure to create a 15‑day, no‑excuse early in‑person voting window to replace the current 45‑day in‑person absentee system. Sponsor Senator Josh England said the change is meant to give voters greater convenience while producing quicker election night results.
“This would be a more convenient way,” Senator England told the chamber, arguing many working Mississippians who cannot predict shift schedules or who face other scheduling conflicts would benefit from more predictable early‑voting hours.…
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