Bellefontaine, Mississippi Public Records

The Mississippi Secretary of State's Elections Division oversees the statewide electoral system and provides resources at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting. Those registering must do so at least 30 days before any election to participate. The state requires a Mississippi driver's license number, state ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number during registration. In-person registration remains available at the Circuit Clerk's office, public libraries, and authorized registration drives throughout Webster County. When voting in person, Mississippi law requires voters to show an accepted photo ID such as a driver's license, U.S. Passport, government employee card, student ID from an accredited Mississippi college, or the free Mississippi Voter ID card available from the Circuit Clerk. As an unincorporated community, Bellefontaine doesn't hold its own municipal elections for mayor or council members. Instead, residents participate in Webster County elections for positions including the five-member Board of Supervisors, Sheriff, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Circuit Clerk, Chancery Clerk, Coroner, and other county officials. Voters needing to confirm their assigned polling place can call the Webster County Circuit Clerk at (662) 258-4131 or use the Mississippi Secretary of State's polling place finder at https://www.sos.ms.gov/pollingplace. The county operates multiple precincts, and each voter must cast their ballot at the correct location on Election Day. Polling places open at 7:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM. Mississippi public records law makes certain election documents accessible to anyone who requests them. Voter registration rolls can be purchased from the Circuit Clerk's office for a fee, containing names, addresses, and voting history while excluding birth dates and Social Security numbers. Campaign finance reports for county and local candidates must be filed with the Circuit Clerk and are open for public review. Election results broken down by precinct become public after certification, typically posted by the Circuit Clerk. Documents related to candidate qualifications and ballot measure language are likewise part of the public record. During the November 2024 general election, Webster County tallied approximately 3,200 to 3,400 votes in the presidential contest, representing turnout of roughly 55 to 60 percent among registered voters. The county voted strongly Republican, consistent with the broader north-central Mississippi region's political lean in recent cycles. One U.S. House seats. Bellefontaine falls within Congressional District 2.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Bellefontaine voters are published by the Mississippi Secretary of State Elections (https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting). The ballot will include all 122 State House seats and approximately half of the 52 State Senate seats, depending on each district's election schedule. Webster County may also vote for Justice Court judges if those terms expire in 2026. Absentee voting in Mississippi is available to voters who qualify under specific categories: those who will be outside their county on Election Day, anyone 65 or older, voters with temporary or permanent disabilities, and required caregivers. Applications must be submitted to the Webster County Circuit Clerk by mail or in person; the state doesn't accept online requests. In-person absentee voting closes the Saturday before Election Day, while mail ballot applications have earlier deadlines. Voted ballots sent by mail must carry an Election Day postmark and arrive at the Circuit Clerk's office within five business days after the election. Mississippi doesn't offer permanent absentee status, so voters must apply separately for each election. The state doesn't allow no-excuse absentee voting - voters must meet one of the statutory qualifications listed above.