The son of a preacher, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson was pulled in two seemingly different vocational directions when he was younger.

Michael Watson is currently in his second term as Mississippi’s 36th Secretary of State. Since taking the oath of office at the outset of his tenure, Secretary Watson has launched numerous …

Welcome to the official website of the Mississippi Secretary of State ’s Office! “No office better encapsulates the American Dream than the Secretary of State. We protect the integrity of our …

He shall receive such compensation as shall be prescribed.” On Dec. 10, 1817, Mississippi joined the Union and became the 20th state. Since that time, Mississippi has had thirty-six …

s tenure, Secretary Watson has launched numerous initiatives and expanded existing eforts. From strengthening the integrity of Mississippi’s elections process through legislation, to reducing …

The Executive Division of the Office of the Mississippi Secretary of State includes administrative assistants, legislative liaisons, special counsel, and a communications director. The Executive …

Annual Report Reminder Domestic LLCs can file annual reports on the Secretary of State's website at NO COST. Annual reports are due by April 15th of each year. Annual Report …

The Office of the Secretary of State is dedicated to being both a service and information agency. There are eight divisions of the Secretary of State’s Office: Business Services & Regulation, …

May 14, 2025 · See, in Mississippi, we don’t just talk about election integrity; we are actively doing it. Whether through implementing legislation, building relationships, or fostering a team …

Mar 18, 2025 · JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson, in collaboration with the Mississippi Economic Council, honored K-12 students and teachers during a special awards …