Interest in next week’s general election is running high in Alcorn County, with absentee voting already well ahead of the last midterm. Local election officials are preparing for a possible Alcorn County record turnout when polls open on Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to the Daily Corinthian.
As of Wednesday morning, 679 absentee ballots had been cast in the county. That compares with 435 absentee ballots in total for the midterm election four years ago. In-person absentee voting continues through Saturday, and the Alcorn County Circuit Clerk’s office will be open from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Oct. 31, for voters who qualify.
Alcorn County Record Turnout: When and Where to Vote
Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Poll hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Last day for in-person absentee voting: Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to noon at the circuit clerk’s office
ID: Mississippi requires voters to show an acceptable photo ID at the polls
Voters who are unsure of their polling place, or who have moved since the last election, are encouraged to call the Alcorn County Circuit Clerk’s office before Election Day. The clerk’s office also asks voters to be patient and kind with poll workers, who are expecting heavy traffic.
What’s on the Alcorn County Ballot
Every voter in the county will see three contested races, and voters in the Third District will see a fourth:
U.S. Senate: Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) faces Democrat Scott Colom and independent Ty Pinkins.
U.S. House, 1st District: Rep. Trent Kelly faces Democrat Cliff Johnson and Libertarian Johnny Baucom.
Court of Appeals, District 1, Position 1: incumbent John Weddle faces Derek Dewayne Hopson Jr.
Third District Election Commissioner: Yulanda “Treece” Hughey and Amy Norvell. This is the only contested county-level race on the ballot.
The Senate race has drawn national attention this fall, and President Donald Trump’s campaign stop at the Crossroads Arena in Corinth on Oct. 26 brought thousands of people to town. Officials say that attention has carried over into strong early voting numbers.
Tips for Voters
Check your polling place ahead of time, especially if you have moved.
Bring your photo ID.
Vote early in the day or mid-afternoon if you want to avoid the longest lines.
Anyone in line when polls close at 7 p.m. is allowed to vote.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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