Lincoln County, Mississippi
Your guide to voting in Lincoln County, Mississippi: registration, sample ballots, ID requirements and where to get local help. Home to about 35,000 people, Lincoln County ranks 20th in population among Mississippi's 82 counties. In Mississippi, the county circuit clerk handles voter registration and absentee ballots, and county election commissions help run elections.
Next Election
August 3, 2027
Voter Portal
Register Online
What's On My Ballot?
ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline
Register at least 30 days before an election.
Why Voting Matters
Every eligible adult in Lincoln County, Mississippi holds the same power on Election Day: one vote that counts exactly as much as anyone else's. The next election for Lincoln County voters is Mississippi's statewide party primary on August 3, 2027, for state offices including governor and the Legislature; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Many Lincoln County jobs are in health care and retail, so decisions about health care costs and local businesses hit close to home.
In the 2024 presidential election, about 15,800 ballots were cast in Lincoln County, down about 6% from 16,800 in 2020. With roughly 27,300 adults living in the county, that is around 58% of adult residents, above the statewide rate of about 54%.
Around 11,500 adults here did not vote for president. Some aren't eligible, yet the rest are untapped power: one more voter in every 20 of them would mean about 576 extra Lincoln County ballots, enough to change the result in many close contests.
With about 60 residents per square mile over 586 square miles, Lincoln County is a place where neighbors often know their local officials. The county is home to about 1.2% of Mississippi's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Lincoln County include 39083, 39191, 39601, 39602, 39603, 39629, 39641 and 39647, plus 6 more. Confirm your registration, read through your sample ballot before Election Day, and choose whether you will vote early, by mail or in person. Invite someone you know in Lincoln County to join you.
Voter Assistance Resources
Questions about voting in Lincoln County? In Mississippi, the county circuit clerk handles voter registration and absentee ballots, and county election commissions help run elections. For registration, polling places, early voting and absentee ballots, contact the Lincoln County circuit clerk.
Statewide directory, Mississippi circuit clerk contact list:
https://sos.ms.gov/content/documents/elections/uocava_web.pdf
See your sample ballot. Mississippi Secretary of State elections page (sample ballots):
https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting
You can also preview a personalized ballot at Vote411.org.
To ask a question or report a problem at the polls, call or text Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683), a free nonpartisan hotline. For help in Spanish call 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682); for Asian languages call 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683).
Voters with disabilities in Lincoln County can ask for an accessible voting machine, curbside voting where offered, and help from a person of their choice. If you run into barriers, contact Disability Rights Mississippi, Mississippi's Protection and Advocacy agency, at (601) 968-0600. VoteRiders (844-338-8743) offers free help with voter ID.
Need a ride? Many local transit agencies and ride services offer free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day, so check what is available before the next election. See our Mississippi voter page for statewide options. Details can change, so confirm with the official election office.
Military and overseas voters can get help from the Federal Voting Assistance Program at 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or fvap.gov.
Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in Lincoln County. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. County and municipal election offices recruit and train their own workers, and the EAC's Help America Vote page links to yours. Find out how to sign up:
https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
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