Welcome to Know Your Vote MS!

This site was built to help you get the facts before you vote – no fluff, no party bias, just straightforward information about local elections in Mississippi.

Right now, we're focusing on the Mississippi House District 23 runoff election, happening April 22, 2025.

District 23 Representative Candidates

🗳️ Who’s on the Ballot?

Two candidates are in the runoff:

Colby Bollinger
Perry Van Bailey

We’ve reached out to both candidates and gathered the facts to help you compare them side by side – including their views on key issues.

👉 Meet the Candidates

👉 Where Do They Stand

👉 Who's funding the candidates

Perry Van Bailey

Colby Bollinger

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📍 Live in District 23?

District 23 includes most of Calhoun County, along with parts of Webster, Pontotoc, and Lafayette counties.

Not sure if you're in District 23? You can check your voter registration here:

🔗 legislature.ms.gov

🗓️ Important Dates

Election Day: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Absentee Voting Begins: Tuesday, April 9, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring with me to the polling place?

Mississippi law requires all voters to show an acceptable form of photo ID at the polls.

Acceptable forms of ID include:

A Mississippi driver's license or state-issued photo ID (even if expired)
A U.S. passport
A government employee ID card
A student photo ID from a Mississippi college or university
A firearms license
A tribal photo ID
A military ID
Any other federally issued photo ID

Can I vote in the runoff if I didn't vote in the primary?

Yes! And we hope that you do, just remember to bring identification.

I have questions for the candidates, but I'm not sure how to get answers.

Contact us! We'll try our best to get answers!

Who is eligible to vote absentee in Mississippi?

Mississippi allows absentee voting for specific reasons, such as:
– Being away from your home county on Election Day
– Being 65 years or older
– Having a temporary or permanent physical disability
– Being a student, teacher, or administrator (and their spouse/dependent) outside the county
– Working during polling hours on Election Day
– Serving as an election official or poll worker

📄 You must meet one of these reasons to qualify. Mississippi does not currently allow “no-excuse” absentee voting.

🔗 Contact your Circuit Clerk’s Office to see if you are entitled to absentee vote.

How do I vote absentee?

🔗 Contact your Circuit Clerk’s Office.

You can vote absentee by mail or in person at your local circuit clerk’s office.

In Person: Visit your circuit clerk’s office during business hours.
By Mail: Request and return your absentee application and ballot by mail.

📅 Important: Deadlines vary depending on whether you vote in person or by mail. Be sure to plan ahead.

Know Your Vote MS