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Mississippi

A dated list of changes to how Americans vote: district maps, polling places and drop boxes, voting laws and rules, and courts and election officials. Each entry says who did what and when, shows what became of it, and links to the page it rests on. Attempts that failed are listed as failed. Entries that rest on a news report name the outlet.

This is the state view: events recorded for Mississippi, then national events that apply here. See the national timeline.

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In Mississippi

2026

  1. Oct 23, 2026 State Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Mississippi Free Press counts 138 polling place changes since the 2024 election

    The Mississippi Free Press reported on October 23, 2026 that local election officials in Mississippi have made 138 polling place changes since the 2024 election: 112 precincts moved to a new location, 21 precincts closed and 5 new precincts opened, leaving 16 fewer precincts statewide because of consolidations. The count rests on the Secretary of State's Statewide Elections Management System polling-place list, obtained by public records request, checked by calls and emails to circuit clerks and election commissioners in all 82 counties. Examples it names include three DeSoto County precincts moved from one church to another and the Summerland precinct in Smith County moved temporarily to the Beat Barn for repairs.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Oct 14, 2026 State Courts and officials Pending

    Three-judge court lets the challenge to the 2022 legislative lines proceed and refuses the state's request to pause it

    On October 14, 2026 the three-judge court granted the plaintiffs' motion for a scheduling order and denied the defendants' motion to stay the case until new maps were enacted or December 28, 2026. The court wrote that it "finds that discovery should begin" so that any relief could come before the regular 2027 legislative elections, noting that the state could decide to keep the 2022 maps. The case remains open.

    Related: Three-judge court declines to stop the Secretary of State from reinstating the 2022 legislative lines · Supreme Court vacates the Mississippi legislative redistricting judgment in light of Louisiana v. Callais

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  3. Sep 11, 2026 State Maps and lines Decided by a court

    Three-judge court declines to stop the Secretary of State from reinstating the 2022 legislative lines

    On September 11, 2026 the three-judge court in Mississippi State Conference of the NAACP v. State Board of Election Commissioners (No. 3:22-cv-734, S.D. Miss.) denied the plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order that sought to stop Secretary of State Michael Watson from reinstating the 2022 legislative district lines and to restore the 2025 lines. Following the Supreme Court's vacatur of its final judgment, the court wrote that the plaintiffs were not substantially likely to succeed "because federal vacatur law is squarely at odds with their argument for the validity of the 2025 legislative district lines."

    Related: Supreme Court vacates the Mississippi legislative redistricting judgment in light of Louisiana v. Callais

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

  4. May 18, 2026 State Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court vacates the Mississippi legislative redistricting judgment in light of Louisiana v. Callais

    The Supreme Court's docket for No. 25-234 records for May 18, 2026: "Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of Louisiana v. Callais, 608 U. S. ___ (2026)." Justice Jackson dissented, writing that the case "presents only the question of Section 2's private enforceability, which our decision in Louisiana v. Callais ... did not address."

    Related: Court enters final judgment for the plaintiffs in the Mississippi legislative redistricting case · Supreme Court decides Louisiana v. Callais

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  5. Apr 1, 2026 State Laws and rules Enacted

    Governor approves the SHIELD Act on citizenship verification of voter registrants (SB 2588)

    Senate Bill 2588 of 2026, the "Safeguard Honest Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act," requires registrars to enter each applicant's information into the federal SAVE system and requires the Secretary of State to compare the statewide voter records with the SAVE database annually. The Legislature's history shows it passed the Senate February 5 and the House March 4, the Senate concurred March 23, and "Approved by Governor" April 1, 2026; the bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

2025

  1. May 7, 2025 State Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Court enters final judgment for the plaintiffs in the Mississippi legislative redistricting case

    On May 7, 2025 the three-judge court entered a final judgment "in favor of Plaintiffs and against Defendants," retaining jurisdiction for post-judgment motions such as attorney fees. The state defendants appealed to the Supreme Court (No. 25-234).

    Related: Court finds the Legislature's remedial maps cure the violations except for Senate districts in the DeSoto County area · Supreme Court vacates the Mississippi legislative redistricting judgment in light of Louisiana v. Callais

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  2. Apr 15, 2025 State Maps and lines Decided by a court

    Court finds the Legislature's remedial maps cure the violations except for Senate districts in the DeSoto County area

    On April 15, 2025 the three-judge court wrote that the Legislature's new maps "remedy the violations except as to the Senate districts in the DeSoto County interest area." At trial the plaintiffs had shown additional districts could be drawn for Senate districts in the DeSoto County and Hattiesburg areas and a House district in northeastern Mississippi. The court said it remained committed to special elections in November.

    Related: Three-judge court holds parts of Mississippi's 2022 legislative maps violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act · Court enters final judgment for the plaintiffs in the Mississippi legislative redistricting case

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

2024

  1. Oct 25, 2024 County Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Fifth Circuit holds Mississippi's five-day mail ballot receipt window preempted for federal elections, in a suit against Harrison County election officials

    In Republican National Committee v. Wetzel, brought against the Harrison County circuit clerk and election commissioners and the Secretary of State, the Fifth Circuit held on October 25, 2024 that Mississippi's allowance of mail ballot receipt up to five days after the federal election day "is preempted by federal law," and reversed the district court's contrary judgment. The Supreme Court later took up the question in Watson v. Republican National Committee.

    Related: Supreme Court decides Watson v. Republican National Committee

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  2. Jul 18, 2024 State Courts and officials Upheld

    Fifth Circuit, sitting en banc, rejects the Eighth Amendment challenge to Mississippi's Section 241

    On July 18, 2024 the en banc Fifth Circuit reconsidered the panel decision. The court wrote that the Supreme Court in Richardson v. Ramirez "reaffirmed a body of constitutional law expressly permitting States to enact felon disenfranchisement" and, of the panel's result, "We reject that result because the United States Constitution cannot properly be so interpreted."

    Related: Fifth Circuit panel holds Mississippi's lifetime disenfranchisement under Section 241 unconstitutional for the plaintiff class

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  3. July 2024 State Courts and officials Struck down

    Three-judge court holds parts of Mississippi's 2022 legislative maps violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act

    A later order quotes the court's July 2024 holding that "Mississippi's 2022 Enacted [Senate and House] Plans violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act," after an eight-day bench trial. The court rejected the Equal Protection claim, found Section 2 violations "to a limited extent," and allowed the Legislature to draw remedial maps at its 2025 session.

    Related: Court finds the Legislature's remedial maps cure the violations except for Senate districts in the DeSoto County area · Supreme Court decides Allen v. Milligan

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

2023

  1. Aug 4, 2023 State Courts and officials Struck down

    Fifth Circuit panel holds Mississippi's lifetime disenfranchisement under Section 241 unconstitutional for the plaintiff class

    In Hopkins v. Hosemann, decided August 4, 2023, a Fifth Circuit panel wrote: "we hold that Plaintiffs are entitled to prevail on their claim that, as applied to their class, disenfranchisement for life under Section 241 is unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment."

    Related: Fifth Circuit, sitting en banc, rejects the Eighth Amendment challenge to Mississippi's Section 241

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

2021

  1. Dec 8, 2021 County Laws and rules In effect

    Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Attala County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 2021 (86 FR 69611), lists Attala County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: Choctaw. The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Attala County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Attala County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Attala County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Dec 8, 2021 County Laws and rules In effect

    Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Carroll County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 2021 (86 FR 69611), lists Carroll County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: Choctaw. The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Dec 8, 2021 County Laws and rules In effect

    Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Jackson County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 2021 (86 FR 69611), lists Jackson County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: Choctaw. The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jackson County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jackson County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jackson County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Dec 8, 2021 County Laws and rules In effect

    Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Jones County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 2021 (86 FR 69611), lists Jones County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: Choctaw. The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jones County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jones County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jones County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Dec 8, 2021 County Laws and rules In effect

    Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Kemper County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 2021 (86 FR 69611), lists Kemper County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: Choctaw. The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Kemper County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Kemper County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Kemper County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Dec 8, 2021 County Laws and rules In effect

    Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Leake County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 2021 (86 FR 69611), lists Leake County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: Choctaw. The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Leake County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Leake County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Leake County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Dec 8, 2021 County Laws and rules In effect

    Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Neshoba County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 2021 (86 FR 69611), lists Neshoba County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: Choctaw. The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Neshoba County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Neshoba County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Neshoba County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Dec 8, 2021 County Laws and rules In effect

    Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Newton County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 2021 (86 FR 69611), lists Newton County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: Choctaw. The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Newton County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Newton County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Newton County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  9. Dec 8, 2021 County Laws and rules In effect

    Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Noxubee County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 2021 (86 FR 69611), lists Noxubee County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: Choctaw. The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Noxubee County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Noxubee County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  10. Dec 8, 2021 County Laws and rules In effect

    Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Scott County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 2021 (86 FR 69611), lists Scott County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: Choctaw. The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Scott County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Scott County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Scott County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  11. Dec 8, 2021 County Laws and rules In effect

    Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Winston County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 2021 (86 FR 69611), lists Winston County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: Choctaw. The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Winston County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Winston County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Winston County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  12. May 14, 2021 State Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Mississippi Supreme Court rules the ballot initiative process invalid in the Initiative 65 case

    The Mississippi Free Press reported that on May 14, 2021 the Mississippi Supreme Court, by a 6-3 vote, held that Initiative 65 was placed on the ballot without meeting the prerequisites of Section 273(3) of the state constitution, which requires one-fifth of petition signatures from each congressional district, a count that the Mayor of Madison argued could not be met after the state lost a congressional district following the 2000 Census. Justice Josiah D. Coleman wrote that Initiative 65 "was placed on the ballot in violation of the Mississippi Constitution."

    Related: Voters approve a constitutional amendment requiring photo identification at the polls (Initiative 27)

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

2019

  1. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Adams County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Adams County had 20 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 19 in 2018, a change of -1 (-5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Bolivar County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Bolivar County had 29 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 28 in 2018, a change of -1 (-3%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 more polling places in Chickasaw County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Chickasaw County had 13 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 15 in 2018, a change of +2 (15%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 more polling places in Choctaw County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Choctaw County had 13 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 15 in 2018, a change of +2 (15%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in Claiborne County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Claiborne County had 9 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 10 in 2018, a change of +1 (11%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Coahoma County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Coahoma County had 19 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 18 in 2018, a change of -1 (-5%). The report lists the 2014 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Covington County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Covington County had 18 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 16 in 2018, a change of -2 (-11%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 more polling places in DeSoto County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that DeSoto County had 38 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 41 in 2018, a change of +3 (8%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  9. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Forrest County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Forrest County had 35 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 34 in 2018, a change of -1 (-3%). The report lists the 2014 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  10. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 13 fewer polling places in Harrison County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Harrison County had 66 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 53 in 2018, a change of -13 (-20%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  11. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 8 fewer polling places in Hinds County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Hinds County had 118 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 110 in 2018, a change of -8 (-7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  12. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Itawamba County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Itawamba County had 27 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 24 in 2018, a change of -3 (-11%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  13. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in Jackson County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Jackson County had 31 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 32 in 2018, a change of +1 (3%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  14. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Jasper County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Jasper County had 18 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 17 in 2018, a change of -1 (-6%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  15. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 4 fewer polling places in Jefferson Davis County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Jefferson Davis County had 21 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 17 in 2018, a change of -4 (-19%). The report lists the 2014 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  16. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Jefferson County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Jefferson County had 15 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 12 in 2018, a change of -3 (-20%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  17. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 more polling places in Lamar County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Lamar County had 21 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 23 in 2018, a change of +2 (10%). The report lists the 2014 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  18. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 9 fewer polling places in Lauderdale County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Lauderdale County had 49 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 40 in 2018, a change of -9 (-18%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  19. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Lawrence County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Lawrence County had 26 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 24 in 2018, a change of -2 (-8%). The report lists the 2014 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  20. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Lee County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Lee County had 38 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 36 in 2018, a change of -2 (-5%). The report lists the 2014 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  21. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Leflore County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Leflore County had 19 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 18 in 2018, a change of -1 (-5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  22. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Lincoln County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Lincoln County had 32 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 30 in 2018, a change of -2 (-6%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  23. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Lowndes County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Lowndes County had 22 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 21 in 2018, a change of -1 (-5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  24. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Madison County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Madison County had 43 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 42 in 2018, a change of -1 (-2%). The report lists the 2014 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  25. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Marion County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Marion County had 24 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 22 in 2018, a change of -2 (-8%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  26. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Montgomery County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Montgomery County had 16 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 15 in 2018, a change of -1 (-6%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  27. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Newton County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Newton County had 19 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 16 in 2018, a change of -3 (-16%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  28. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Noxubee County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Noxubee County had 10 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 8 in 2018, a change of -2 (-20%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  29. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Panola County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Panola County had 24 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 22 in 2018, a change of -2 (-8%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  30. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 13 fewer polling places in Pearl River County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Pearl River County had 33 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 20 in 2018, a change of -13 (-39%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  31. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Pontotoc County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Pontotoc County had 29 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 28 in 2018, a change of -1 (-3%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  32. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in Quitman County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Quitman County had 9 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 10 in 2018, a change of +1 (11%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  33. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 4 fewer polling places in Rankin County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Rankin County had 53 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 49 in 2018, a change of -4 (-8%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  34. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Scott County in 2018 than in 2014

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Scott County had 25 Election Day polling places in the 2014 general election and 23 in 2018, a change of -2 (-8%). The report lists the 2014 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  35. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in Tate County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Tate County had 19 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 20 in 2018, a change of +1 (5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  36. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 5 fewer polling places in Tishomingo County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Tishomingo County had 19 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 14 in 2018, a change of -5 (-26%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  37. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Walthall County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Walthall County had 21 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 20 in 2018, a change of -1 (-5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  38. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in Warren County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Warren County had 22 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 23 in 2018, a change of +1 (5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  39. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Yalobusha County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Yalobusha County had 13 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 11 in 2018, a change of -2 (-15%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  40. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Yazoo County in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Yazoo County had 25 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 23 in 2018, a change of -2 (-8%). The report lists the 2012 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

2016

  1. Dec 5, 2016 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Attala County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2016 (81 FR 87532), lists Attala County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2021 notice.

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    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Dec 5, 2016 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jackson County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2016 (81 FR 87532), lists Jackson County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2021 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jackson County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jackson County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Jackson County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Dec 5, 2016 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jones County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2016 (81 FR 87532), lists Jones County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2021 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jones County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jones County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Jones County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Dec 5, 2016 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Kemper County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2016 (81 FR 87532), lists Kemper County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2021 notice.

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    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Dec 5, 2016 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Leake County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2016 (81 FR 87532), lists Leake County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2021 notice.

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    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Dec 5, 2016 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Neshoba County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2016 (81 FR 87532), lists Neshoba County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2021 notice.

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    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Dec 5, 2016 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Newton County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2016 (81 FR 87532), lists Newton County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2021 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Newton County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Newton County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Newton County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Dec 5, 2016 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Noxubee County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2016 (81 FR 87532), lists Noxubee County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2021 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Noxubee County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Noxubee County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  9. Dec 5, 2016 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Scott County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2016 (81 FR 87532), lists Scott County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2021 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Scott County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Scott County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Scott County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  10. Dec 5, 2016 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Winston County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2016 (81 FR 87532), lists Winston County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2021 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Winston County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Winston County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Winston County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

2013

  1. Jun 25, 2013 State Laws and rules Decided by a court

    Justice Department makes no Section 5 decision on Mississippi's voter ID law after Shelby County v. Holder

    Mississippi's voter ID submission was still pending when the Supreme Court decided Shelby County v. Holder on June 25, 2013. The Justice Department announced that for Section 5 submissions "pending as of June 25, 2013," its written response would say "no determination will be made under Section 5 by the Attorney General on the specified change," adding that "this is not a determination on the merits." The Secretary of State's account says the Department advised the same for pending submissions, and that Mississippi first required photo ID at the polls in the June 3, 2014 congressional primary.

    Related: Mississippi Secretary of State submits proposed voter ID procedures to the Justice Department for Section 5 review · Voters approve a constitutional amendment requiring photo identification at the polls (Initiative 27) · Supreme Court decides Shelby County v. Holder

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  2. Jan 18, 2013 State Laws and rules Pending

    Mississippi Secretary of State submits proposed voter ID procedures to the Justice Department for Section 5 review

    Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann sent Mississippi's voter ID submission to the Justice Department's Voting Section in a letter dated January 18, 2013. His office's account says it contained the proposed administrative rules, the results of an exit survey of about 6,000 voters, video of the Legislature's floor debates on House Bill 921 and transcripts of the Initiative 27 hearings, and that between January and June 2013 the Department asked for more information and the state supplied almost 5,000 pages. The Dispatch of Columbus reported the submission on January 30, 2013.

    Related: Voters approve a constitutional amendment requiring photo identification at the polls (Initiative 27) · Supreme Court decides Shelby County v. Holder · Justice Department makes no Section 5 decision on Mississippi's voter ID law after Shelby County v. Holder

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

2012

  1. Dec 3, 2012 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to Clinton's 2012 redistricting plan for its board of aldermen

    On December 3, 2012 the Justice Department wrote: "on behalf of the Attorney General, I object to the 2012 redistricting plan for the board of aldermen" of the City of Clinton in Hinds County, where the black population had grown from 17.1 percent in 1990 to 34.1 percent in 2010. It is the most recent Mississippi letter on the Department's index.

    Related: Supreme Court decides Shelby County v. Holder

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  2. May 17, 2012 State Laws and rules Enacted

    Governor signs House Bill 921, the law carrying out the voter ID amendment, pending federal review

    Governor Phil Bryant signed House Bill 921 on May 17, 2012, "pending preclearance under Section 5," according to the Secretary of State's account. The law required voters appearing in person to show current and valid photo identification from eight categories, and created a free Mississippi Voter Identification Card available at circuit clerks' offices.

    Related: Voters approve a constitutional amendment requiring photo identification at the polls (Initiative 27) · Mississippi Secretary of State submits proposed voter ID procedures to the Justice Department for Section 5 review

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  3. Apr 30, 2012 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to Natchez's 2011 ward redistricting plan

    On April 30, 2012 the Justice Department wrote: "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to the city's proposed 2011 redistricting plan" for the City of Natchez (Adams County), pointing to an earlier objection on February 21, 1984 to the city's post-1980 plan.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

2011

  1. Nov 8, 2011 State Laws and rules Enacted

    Voters approve a constitutional amendment requiring photo identification at the polls (Initiative 27)

    The Secretary of State's office states that "More than 62% of Mississippi voters approved a citizen-initiated Constitutional Amendment on November 8, 2011, which requires eligible voters to present a photo ID before casting a ballot in person at the polls or in a Circuit Clerk's Office."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  2. Oct 13, 2011 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Attala County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on October 13, 2011 (76 FR 63602), lists Attala County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2016 notice.

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    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Oct 13, 2011 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jackson County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on October 13, 2011 (76 FR 63602), lists Jackson County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2016 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jackson County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jackson County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Jackson County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Oct 13, 2011 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jones County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on October 13, 2011 (76 FR 63602), lists Jones County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2016 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jones County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jones County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Jones County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Oct 13, 2011 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Kemper County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on October 13, 2011 (76 FR 63602), lists Kemper County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2016 notice.

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    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Oct 13, 2011 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Leake County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on October 13, 2011 (76 FR 63602), lists Leake County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2016 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Leake County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Leake County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Leake County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Oct 13, 2011 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Neshoba County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on October 13, 2011 (76 FR 63602), lists Neshoba County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2016 notice.

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    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Oct 13, 2011 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Newton County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on October 13, 2011 (76 FR 63602), lists Newton County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2016 notice.

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    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  9. Oct 13, 2011 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Noxubee County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on October 13, 2011 (76 FR 63602), lists Noxubee County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2016 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Noxubee County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Noxubee County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  10. Oct 13, 2011 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Scott County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on October 13, 2011 (76 FR 63602), lists Scott County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2016 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Scott County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Scott County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Scott County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  11. Oct 13, 2011 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Winston County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on October 13, 2011 (76 FR 63602), lists Winston County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2016 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Winston County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Winston County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Winston County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  12. Oct 4, 2011 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to Amite County's 2011 redistricting plan for supervisors and election commissioners

    On October 4, 2011 the Justice Department wrote: "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to the 2011 redistricting plan for the board of supervisors and the county election commission." The county then had a population of 13,131, of whom 41.2% were African American.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

2010

  1. Mar 24, 2010 State Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to a majority-vote requirement for county boards of education and certain municipal and special school boards

    On March 24, 2010 the Justice Department wrote that, regarding Chapter 469 (H.B. 877 of 2009) on majority-vote requirements, "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to the proposed changes," after concluding that the state's burden under Section 5 had not been sustained.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

2008

  1. Feb 15, 2008 County Courts and officials Settled

    Justice Department sues Bolivar County under the Help America Vote Act and files a consent decree the same day

    On February 15, 2008 the Justice Department announced it had filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi against Bolivar County under the Help America Vote Act, and "simultaneously filed a consent decree resolving the lawsuit." The complaint contended the county had not established "a free access system that allows an individual voter who casts a provisional ballot to discover whether his or her ballot was counted, and, if the ballot was not counted, the reason the ballot was rejected." The Department said it was the eleventh claim the Civil Rights Division had brought under the Act.

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

2007

  1. Jun 29, 2007 County Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Federal court rules for the United States in the Noxubee County Section 2 case, United States v. Ike Brown

    The Justice Department states that on June 29, 2007 the court entered judgment for the United States in a Section 2 case over practices of local election and party officials in Noxubee County, and that the court's 104-page opinion "held that the Voting Rights Act is a colorblind statute and protects all voters from racial discrimination, regardless of the race of the voter." A remedial order followed on August 27, 2007.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

2002

  1. Jul 26, 2002 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Attala County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2002 (67 FR 48871), lists Attala County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2011 notice.

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    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Jul 26, 2002 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jackson County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2002 (67 FR 48871), lists Jackson County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2011 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jackson County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jackson County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Jackson County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Jul 26, 2002 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jones County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2002 (67 FR 48871), lists Jones County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2011 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jones County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Jones County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Jones County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Jul 26, 2002 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Kemper County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2002 (67 FR 48871), lists Kemper County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2011 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Kemper County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Kemper County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Kemper County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Jul 26, 2002 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Leake County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2002 (67 FR 48871), lists Leake County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2011 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Leake County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Leake County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Leake County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Jul 26, 2002 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Neshoba County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2002 (67 FR 48871), lists Neshoba County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2011 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Neshoba County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Neshoba County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Neshoba County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Jul 26, 2002 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Newton County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2002 (67 FR 48871), lists Newton County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2011 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Newton County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Newton County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Newton County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Jul 26, 2002 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Scott County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2002 (67 FR 48871), lists Scott County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2011 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Scott County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Scott County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Scott County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  9. Jul 26, 2002 County Laws and rules Enacted

    Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Winston County, Mississippi

    The Director of the Census Bureau's notice, published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2002 (67 FR 48871), lists Winston County, Mississippi, as covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act for this language minority group: American Indian (Choctaw). The notice says covered jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide the minority language assistance that Section 203 prescribes; its table is titled bilingual election materials for voting rights. The county also appears in the 2011 notice.

    Related: Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Winston County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the American Indian (Choctaw) language group in Winston County, Mississippi · Federal determination requires election materials for the Choctaw language group in Winston County, Mississippi

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

2001

  1. Dec 11, 2001 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to Kilmichael's cancellation of its June 5, 2001 general election

    The Justice Department's December 11, 2001 letter wrote: "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to the cancellation of the June 5, 2001, general election" in the Town of Kilmichael (Montgomery County), noting that under the 2000 Census the town had 830 residents, 52.4 percent of them black.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

1999

  1. Jun 28, 1999 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to McComb's designation of the American Legion Hut as a polling place

    The Justice Department's letter of June 28, 1999 to the City of McComb (Pike County) did not object to the 1997 redistricting plan, two new precincts and certain polling place changes, but stated: "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to the designation of the American Legion Hut as a polling place location."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

1998

  1. Aug 17, 1998 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Grenada (Grenada County): Annexation

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated August 17, 1998, to Grenada (Grenada County). The list describes the change as "Annexation; cancellation of the election; redistricting plan." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 6-28-05." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1997

  1. Sep 22, 1997 State Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to Mississippi's administrative plan for implementing the National Voter Registration Act

    In a letter of September 22, 1997 the Justice Department wrote: "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to Mississippi's administrative plan for implementation of the NVRA." The letter says that until the objection is withdrawn or a D.C. court judgment is obtained, the objected-to changes remain legally unenforceable.

    Related: National Voter Registration Act of 1993 becomes law

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  2. Mar 3, 1997 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Grenada (Grenada County): Special referendum election

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated March 3, 1997, to Grenada (Grenada County). The list describes the change as "Special referendum election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1995

  1. Dec 4, 1995 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Aberdeen (Monroe County): 1994 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated December 4, 1995, to Aberdeen (Monroe County). The list describes the change as "1994 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Jun 20, 1995 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Union County: 1995 redistricting plan (board of supervisors)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 20, 1995, to Union County. The list describes the change as "1995 redistricting plan (board of supervisors)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Apr 11, 1995 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Chickasaw County: 1994 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 11, 1995, to Chickasaw County. The list describes the change as "1994 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Mar 20, 1995 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Monroe County: 1995 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated March 20, 1995, to Monroe County. The list describes the change as "1995 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Jan 30, 1995 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Adams County: 1994 redistricting plan (board of supervisors)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated January 30, 1995, to Adams County. The list describes the change as "1994 redistricting plan (board of supervisors)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1994

  1. Dec 19, 1994 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Quitman (Clarke County)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated December 19, 1994, to Quitman (Clarke County). The list describes the change as "Method of election in the context of the proposed districting plan for both the board of alderpersons and the municipal party committees." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Apr 18, 1994 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Carroll County: 1993 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 18, 1994, to Carroll County. The list describes the change as "1993 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Jan 10, 1994 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Clarke County: Special election (constable)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated January 10, 1994, to Clarke County. The list describes the change as "Special election (constable)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1993

  1. Dec 21, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Canton (Madison County): 1993 redistricting plan (board of aldermembers)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated December 21, 1993, to Canton (Madison County). The list describes the change as "1993 redistricting plan (board of aldermembers)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Oct 29, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Okolona (Chickasaw County): 1993 redistricting plan (board of aldermembers)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 29, 1993, to Okolona (Chickasaw County). The list describes the change as "1993 redistricting plan (board of aldermembers)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Sep 17, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Monroe County: 1992 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 17, 1993, to Monroe County. The list describes the change as "1992 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Jun 4, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Charleston (Tallahatchie County): Redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 4, 1993, to Charleston (Tallahatchie County). The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Mar 30, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Gloster (Amite County): Redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated March 30, 1993, to Gloster (Amite County). The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Mar 26, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Chickasaw County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated March 26, 1993, to Chickasaw County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Mar 22, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lee County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated March 22, 1993, to Lee County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Feb 22, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Greenville (Washington County): Redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated February 22, 1993, to Greenville (Washington County). The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1992

  1. Nov 30, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Amite County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated November 30, 1992, to Amite County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Oct 13, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Marshall County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 13, 1992, to Marshall County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. May 21, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Sunflower County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated May 21, 1992, to Sunflower County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. May 1, 1992 State Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to part of the witness certification requirement for Mississippi mail-in voter registration

    The Justice Department's May 1, 1992 letter on the voucher requirement for mail-in registration states that the Attorney General "does not interpose any objection to the submitted changes, except for one part of the witness certification requirement discussed below," and that the Department reserved the right to reexamine the changes.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  5. Apr 27, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Tallahatchie County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 27, 1992, to Tallahatchie County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Mar 30, 1992 State Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to the revised Mississippi Senate plan but not the House plan

    A March 30, 1992 letter says the Attorney General "does not interpose any objection to the proposed districting plan for the Mississippi House of Representatives," which remedied the features identified as objectionable in the July 2, 1991 letter, while the proposed Mississippi Senate redistricting plan "continues to be legally unenforceable" until the objection is withdrawn or a D.C. court judgment is obtained. The letter notes the matter was related to Watson v. Fordice, a case in the Southern District of Mississippi.

    Related: Justice Department objects to Mississippi's 1991 House and Senate redistricting plans

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  7. Jan 13, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Attala County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated January 13, 1992, to Attala County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1991

  1. Nov 25, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Pearl River County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated November 25, 1991, to Pearl River County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Nov 19, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Perry County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated November 19, 1991, to Perry County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Oct 25, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Sunflower County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 25, 1991, to Sunflower County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Oct 21, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Leflore County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 21, 1991, to Leflore County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Oct 11, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Tate County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 11, 1991, to Tate County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Oct 7, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Forrest County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 7, 1991, to Forrest County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Oct 7, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lauderdale County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 7, 1991, to Lauderdale County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Sep 30, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Marshall County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 30, 1991, to Marshall County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  9. Sep 30, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Oktibbeha County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 30, 1991, to Oktibbeha County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  10. Sep 30, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Walthall County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 30, 1991, to Walthall County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  11. Sep 24, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Clarke County: Redistricting plan (supervisor and justice court/constable districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 24, 1991, to Clarke County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor and justice court/constable districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  12. Sep 16, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Montgomery County: Redistricting plan (justice court districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 16, 1991, to Montgomery County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (justice court districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  13. Sep 13, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Jefferson Davis County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 13, 1991, to Jefferson Davis County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  14. Sep 9, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Benton County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 9, 1991, to Benton County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  15. Sep 9, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Harrison County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 9, 1991, to Harrison County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  16. Sep 3, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Tunica County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 3, 1991, to Tunica County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 12-16-91." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  17. Aug 23, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Amite County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated August 23, 1991, to Amite County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  18. Aug 23, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Bolivar County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated August 23, 1991, to Bolivar County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list adds the note "Declaratory judgment action dismissed 12-20-94 Bolivar County v. United States, No. 91-2186 (D.D.C.)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  19. Aug 23, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lee County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated August 23, 1991, to Lee County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  20. Aug 2, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Union County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated August 2, 1991, to Union County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  21. Jul 19, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Hinds County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 19, 1991, to Hinds County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  22. Jul 15, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Bolivar County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 15, 1991, to Bolivar County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  23. Jul 2, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Tate County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 2, 1991, to Tate County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  24. Jul 2, 1991 State Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to Mississippi's 1991 House and Senate redistricting plans

    In a letter of July 2, 1991 the Justice Department wrote: "I must, on behalf of the Attorney General, interpose an objection to the proposed redistricting plans for the Mississippi House of Representatives and the Mississippi Senate." The letter states that until the objection is withdrawn or a D.C. court judgment is obtained, the submitted changes remain legally unenforceable.

    Related: Justice Department objects to the revised Mississippi Senate plan but not the House plan

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  25. Apr 26, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Monroe County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 26, 1991, to Monroe County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1990

  1. Oct 5, 1990 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to Simpson County's polling place selections for three new precincts

    In a letter of October 5, 1990 the Justice Department did not object to certain precinct realignments and the Jupiter precinct polling place, but wrote: "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to the proposed polling place selections for the proposed Magee 1, Mendenhall 1, and Weathersby voting precincts."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  2. Oct 2, 1990 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to changes by the Cleveland Consolidated School District in Bolivar County, including cancelling the November 1990 election

    The Justice Department's index describes the October 2, 1990 objection as concerning the district's "abandonment of single-member districting plan, the delay in implementing single-member districts, the cancellation of the November 1990 general election, and the holding over of trustees elected at large." The letter states: "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to the submitted changes."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  3. Feb 27, 1990 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Chickasaw County: Redistricting plan (supervisors districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated February 27, 1990, to Chickasaw County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisors districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1989

  1. Apr 18, 1989 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Houston Municipal Separate School District (Chickasaw County)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 18, 1989, to Houston Municipal Separate School District (Chickasaw County). The list describes the change as "Chapter 306 (1975)--change in method of selecting trustees from a mixed appointive/elective method to at-large method of elections." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Feb 10, 1989 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Greenville (Washington County): December 9, 1987, annexation

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated February 10, 1989, to Greenville (Washington County). The list describes the change as "December 9, 1987, annexation; and method of election and districting plan." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 2-14-90." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1988

  1. May 9, 1988 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Grenada Municipal Separate School District (Grenada County)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated May 9, 1988, to Grenada Municipal Separate School District (Grenada County). The list describes the change as "Chapter 410 (1966), Chapter 409 (1966), and Chapter 400 (1968)--change in method of selecting the two trustees that represent the territory outside the City of Grenada from elected (at large) to appointed by the board of supervisors." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Jan 12, 1988 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Monroe County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated January 12, 1988, to Monroe County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1987

  1. Oct 1, 1987 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Belzoni (Humphreys County): Districting plan (to implement change to single-member districts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 1, 1987, to Belzoni (Humphreys County). The list describes the change as "Districting plan (to implement change to single-member districts." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Sep 28, 1987 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to Quitman County's consolidation of voting precincts and elimination of two polling places

    In a letter of September 28, 1987 the Justice Department wrote: "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to the proposed consolidation of voting precincts and the elimination of the polling places at Birdie and Sabino."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  3. Jun 19, 1987 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Washington County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 19, 1987, to Washington County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Jun 2, 1987 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Grenada County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 2, 1987, to Grenada County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Feb 9, 1987 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Pike County School District: Five single-member districts to four single-member districts and one at large

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated February 9, 1987, to Pike County School District. The list describes the change as "1983 redistricting; method of election--five single-member districts to four single-member districts and one at large." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1986

  1. Dec 15, 1986 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Sunflower County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated December 15, 1986, to Sunflower County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Jul 7, 1986 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Yazoo County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 7, 1986, to Yazoo County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Jul 1, 1986 State Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to anti-single-shot voting provisions in 24 Mississippi circuit and chancery court districts

    In a letter of July 1, 1986 the Justice Department wrote: "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to the incorporation of anti-single-shot voting provisions in the 24 multi-judge circuit and chancery court districts created after November 1, 1964."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

1985

  1. Dec 20, 1985 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Yazoo County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated December 20, 1985, to Yazoo County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Nov 18, 1985 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Sunflower County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated November 18, 1985, to Sunflower County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Sep 10, 1985 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Madison County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 10, 1985, to Madison County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 6-13-86." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Jun 7, 1985 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Sunflower County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 7, 1985, to Sunflower County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Apr 1, 1985 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Leflore County: Redistricting (justice court districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 1, 1985, to Leflore County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (justice court districts); abolition of a voting precinct and polling place/TD>." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1984

  1. Nov 26, 1984 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Tate County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated November 26, 1984, to Tate County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. May 14, 1984 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Greenwood (Leflore County): 1967 and 1979 annexations

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated May 14, 1984, to Greenwood (Leflore County). The list describes the change as "1967 and 1979 annexations." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 11-30-84 upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. May 4, 1984 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Pike County: Redistricting (justice court districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated May 4, 1984, to Pike County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (justice court districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Apr 16, 1984 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Bolivar County

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 16, 1984, to Bolivar County. The list describes the change as "Orders 1983-1 and 1983-3--prohibits certain public officials, candidates, and poll watchers from assisting blind, disabled, or illiterate voters; Order 1983-4--requires local poll officials to observe the assistance given in any case where a federal observer is not present." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Mar 23, 1984 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Collins (Covington County): Annexation (Ordinance No. 382 (1982))

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated March 23, 1984, to Collins (Covington County). The list describes the change as "Annexation (Ordinance No. 382 (1982))." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 10-15-84 upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Feb 21, 1984 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Natchez (Adams County): Redistricting (aldermanic wards)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated February 21, 1984, to Natchez (Adams County). The list describes the change as "Redistricting (aldermanic wards)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Feb 10, 1984 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Issaquena County: Reapportionment (supervisor and justice court districts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated February 10, 1984, to Issaquena County. The list describes the change as "Reapportionment (supervisor and justice court districts." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Jan 20, 1984 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Indianola (Sunflower County): 1983 annexation

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated January 20, 1984, to Indianola (Sunflower County). The list describes the change as "1983 annexation." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 10-17-86 upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  9. Jan 3, 1984 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lawrence County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated January 3, 1984, to Lawrence County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1983

  1. Dec 16, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Yazoo County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated December 16, 1983, to Yazoo County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Sep 6, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Leflore County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 6, 1983, to Leflore County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Aug 26, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Pike County: Redistricting (supervisor and justice court districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated August 26, 1983, to Pike County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor and justice court districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Aug 22, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Leflore County: Reapportionment (justice court districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated August 22, 1983, to Leflore County. The list describes the change as "Reapportionment (justice court districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Aug 16, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Tate County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated August 16, 1983, to Tate County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Aug 9, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Bolivar County: Redistricting (justice court districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated August 9, 1983, to Bolivar County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (justice court districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Jul 25, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Ridgeland Municipal Separate School District (Madison County): Creation of district

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 25, 1983, to Ridgeland Municipal Separate School District (Madison County). The list describes the change as "Creation of district; method of election." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 7-27-84." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Jul 19, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Sunflower County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 19, 1983, to Sunflower County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  9. Jul 18, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Copiah County: Redistricting (supervisor and justice court districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 18, 1983, to Copiah County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor and justice court districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  10. Jul 11, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Adams County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 11, 1983, to Adams County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  11. Jul 11, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Tallahatchie County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 11, 1983, to Tallahatchie County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  12. Jul 5, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lauderdale County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 5, 1983, to Lauderdale County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  13. Jul 5, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lincoln County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 5, 1983, to Lincoln County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  14. Jul 1, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Jones County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 1, 1983, to Jones County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  15. Jun 29, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Winston County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 29, 1983, to Winston County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  16. Jun 17, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Oktibbeha County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 17, 1983, to Oktibbeha County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  17. Jun 13, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Bolivar County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 13, 1983, to Bolivar County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  18. Jun 10, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Warren County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 10, 1983, to Warren County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  19. Jun 6, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Amite County: Redistricting (supervisor and justice court districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 6, 1983, to Amite County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor and justice court districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  20. May 31, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Scott County: Reapportionment (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated May 31, 1983, to Scott County. The list describes the change as "Reapportionment (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  21. May 27, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Quitman County: Redistricting (supervisor and justice court districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated May 27, 1983, to Quitman County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor and justice court districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  22. May 23, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Adams County: Redistricting (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated May 23, 1983, to Adams County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  23. May 23, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Covington County: Reapportionment (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated May 23, 1983, to Covington County. The list describes the change as "Reapportionment (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  24. Apr 11, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Copiah County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 11, 1983, to Copiah County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1982

  1. Jul 27, 1982 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lucedale (George County): Four annexations

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 27, 1982, to Lucedale (George County). The list describes the change as "Four annexations." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 4-18-88 upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Mar 30, 1982 State Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to Mississippi's congressional reapportionment (S.B. 2001 of 1981)

    The Justice Department's determination letter of March 30, 1982 concerns S.B. No. 2001 (1981), the reapportionment of Mississippi's congressional districts. It states that, on behalf of the Attorney General, the Department interposed an objection to the bill, and that until the objection is withdrawn or a D.C. court judgment is obtained the bill cannot be implemented.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

1981

  1. Jun 9, 1981 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Holly Springs (Marshall County): Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 9, 1981, to Holly Springs (Marshall County). The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Jun 1, 1981 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Indianola (Sunflower County): 1965 annexation

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 1, 1981, to Indianola (Sunflower County). The list describes the change as "1965 annexation." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 10-17-86 upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Jan 12, 1981 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Mendenhall (Simpson County): Annexation

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated January 12, 1981, to Mendenhall (Simpson County). The list describes the change as "Annexation." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 9-21-84--upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1980

  1. Sep 29, 1980 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Batesville (Panola County): Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 29, 1980, to Batesville (Panola County). The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Jun 2, 1980 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Orange Grove (Harrison County): Referendum and incorporation

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 2, 1980, to Orange Grove (Harrison County). The list describes the change as "Referendum and incorporation." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Mar 28, 1980 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Louisville Municipal Separate School District (Winston County): Majority vote requirement

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated March 28, 1980, to Louisville Municipal Separate School District (Winston County). The list describes the change as "Majority vote requirement." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1979

  1. Oct 16, 1979 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to Tunica County's switch from paper ballots to a punch card voting system

    On October 16, 1979 the Justice Department wrote to a Tunica attorney about Tunica County's change from paper ballot voting to an electronic punch card system. The letter said the change "will have a potentially harmful effect on black voters, because no notice has been given of the change, and no demonstration of the use of the machine has taken place," and that the short time before the November 6 general election was insufficient "to effectively notify the voters of the change, and to instruct them properly in the use of the punch card machine." It objected on behalf of the Attorney General.

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

1978

  1. Nov 27, 1978 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Walthall County: Redistricting (supervisors' districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated November 27, 1978, to Walthall County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (supervisors' districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1977

  1. Oct 28, 1977 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Sidon (Leflore County): Annexation

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 28, 1977, to Sidon (Leflore County). The list describes the change as "Annexation." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Jul 8, 1977 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in State (Coahoma, DeSoto, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore, Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tunica and Yazoo Counties)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 8, 1977, to State (Coahoma, DeSoto, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore, Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tunica and Yazoo Counties). The list describes the change as "Section 37-5-15 (1972 Code)--board of education in ten counties elected at-large with residency districts." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Coahoma County, DeSoto County, Holmes County, Humphreys County, Leflore County, Quitman County, Sunflower County, Tallahatchie County, Tunica County, Yazoo County

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Apr 13, 1977 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Canton (Madison County): Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 13, 1977, to Canton (Madison County). The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Apr 4, 1977 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lee County: Re-registration

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 4, 1977, to Lee County. The list describes the change as "Re-registration." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 8-19-77 upon submission of modifications to procedures." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Feb 25, 1977 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lexington (Holmes County): At-large elections

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated February 25, 1977, to Lexington (Holmes County). The list describes the change as "At-large elections." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Jan 24, 1977 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Tunica County: Elective to appointive (superintendent of education)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated January 24, 1977, to Tunica County. The list describes the change as "Elective to appointive (superintendent of education)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1976

  1. Dec 3, 1976 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to Jackson's 1976 annexation as it affects voting

    On December 3, 1976 the Justice Department wrote to the Jackson city attorney about the city's annexation, with precinct lines and polling places for the annexed area. The letter said that taken together the three annexations had added whites and blacks at almost a five-to-one ratio (53,765 to 11,481), that Jackson elected its mayor and two commissioners at large with a majority vote and full slate voting, and that no black had ever been elected to the council. It concluded: "Accordingly, I must on behalf of the Attorney General enter an objection to the implementation of the submitted annexation to the extent that it affects voting in the City of Jackson," while stating the objection did not affect the annexation's legality under federal law.

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  2. Oct 1, 1976 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Vicksburg (Warren County): Annexation

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 1, 1976, to Vicksburg (Warren County). The list describes the change as "Annexation." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 4-28-77 upon submission of single-member district plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Sep 20, 1976 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Kosciusko (Attala County): At-large elections

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 20, 1976, to Kosciusko (Attala County). The list describes the change as "At-large elections; numbered posts; majority vote requirement." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Mar 30, 1976 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Grenada County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated March 30, 1976, to Grenada County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1975

  1. Dec 1, 1975 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in State (Kemper, Warren, Marshall, Benton and Leake Counties): Districts to at-large elections (board of education)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated December 1, 1975, to State (Kemper, Warren, Marshall, Benton and Leake Counties). The list describes the change as "Section 37-5-13 (1972 Code)--districts to at-large elections (board of education)." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Kemper County, Warren County, Marshall County, Benton County, Leake County

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Jul 25, 1975 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to polling place changes in two of Clay County's supervisory beats

    In a letter of July 25, 1975 the Justice Department did not object to the polling places in supervisory Beats 3, 4 and 5 but wrote that "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must interpose an objection to the implementation of the polling place changes in the currently submitted Supervisory Beats 1 and 2." The proposed polling places were in the City of West Point.

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  3. Jun 23, 1975 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lowndes County School District: Districts to at-large elections

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 23, 1975, to Lowndes County School District. The list describes the change as "Districts to at-large elections." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Jun 16, 1975 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to a polling place change in Warren County's Jonestown precinct

    On June 16, 1975 the Justice Department responded to Warren County's submission of polling place changes in the Yokena and Jonestown precincts. It did not object to the Yokena change. For Jonestown, it wrote that the proposed site was "approximately 5 miles from the predominantly black areas in the Jonestown precinct," with no public transportation, in a white residential neighborhood, and that a request by members of the black community for a more convenient site had been denied for lack of time. The letter said the Attorney General was "unable to conclude, as he must under the Voting Rights Act, that the proposed change in the Jonestown precinct will not have a racially discriminatory effect on voting" and interposed an objection.

    Related: Justice Department objects to polling place changes in two of Clay County's supervisory beats

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  5. Apr 8, 1975 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Bolivar County Board of Education: District to at-large elections

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 8, 1975, to Bolivar County Board of Education. The list describes the change as "District to at-large elections." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Feb 5, 1975 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Grenada (Grenada County): Annexations

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated February 5, 1975, to Grenada (Grenada County). The list describes the change as "Annexations." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 6-25-76 upon annexation of minority area." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1974

  1. Sep 3, 1974 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Attala County: Redistricting of board of supervisors

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 3, 1974, to Attala County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting of board of supervisors." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1973

  1. Nov 21, 1973 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Pearl (Rankin County): Incorporation

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated November 21, 1973, to Pearl (Rankin County). The list describes the change as "Incorporation." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 1-3-74 upon modification of annexation policies." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Nov 21, 1973 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Shaw (Bolivar County): Appointment of city clerk

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated November 21, 1973, to Shaw (Bolivar County). The list describes the change as "Appointment of city clerk." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Aug 9, 1973 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Grenada County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated August 9, 1973, to Grenada County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Jul 9, 1973 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Hollandale (Washington County): Appointment of city clerk

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 9, 1973, to Hollandale (Washington County). The list describes the change as "Appointment of city clerk." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. May 30, 1973 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in McComb (Pike County): Annexation

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated May 30, 1973, to McComb (Pike County). The list describes the change as "Annexation." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 9-12-73." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Apr 20, 1973 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Indianola (Sunflower County): Numbered posts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 20, 1973, to Indianola (Sunflower County). The list describes the change as "Numbered posts." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1972

  1. Nov 28, 1972 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Tate County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated November 28, 1972, to Tate County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Mar 20, 1972 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Grenada (Grenada County): At-large elections

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated March 20, 1972, to Grenada (Grenada County). The list describes the change as "At-large elections; numbered posts; majority vote requirement." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1971

  1. Dec 3, 1971 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Marshall County: Precinct lines

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated December 3, 1971, to Marshall County. The list describes the change as "Precinct lines; polling places." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Dec 3, 1971 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Tate County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated December 3, 1971, to Tate County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting; precinct lines; polling place." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Jul 19, 1971 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Yazoo County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 19, 1971, to Yazoo County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Jul 16, 1971 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lafayette County: Polling place

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 16, 1971, to Lafayette County. The list describes the change as "Polling place." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Jul 14, 1971 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to Hinds County's new supervisors' districts

    In a letter of July 14, 1971 the Justice Department wrote: "I must interpose an objection on behalf of the Attorney General to the implementation of the submitted Hinds County supervisors' districts." It did not object to the county's re-registration of voters at that time, but said the proposed districts could not be used.

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  6. Jun 30, 1971 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Attala County: Numbered posts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 30, 1971, to Attala County. The list describes the change as "Numbered posts; At-large elections with residency districts (Board of Supervisors)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Jun 30, 1971 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Grenada County: At-large elections

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 30, 1971, to Grenada County. The list describes the change as "At-large elections; multi-member plan; numbered posts." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Jun 8, 1971 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to Jasper County's voter re-registration

    In a letter of June 8, 1971 the Justice Department stated that voters of Jasper County "were not provided adequate notice and opprotunity [sic] to reregister" and interposed an objection to the county's re-registration, noting that the objection "is based on information presently available" and does not bar the county from bringing additional facts.

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  9. May 25, 1971 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Marion County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated May 25, 1971, to Marion County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  10. Apr 4, 1971 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Warren County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 4, 1971, to Warren County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  11. Jan 8, 1971 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Leake County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated January 8, 1971, to Leake County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1970

  1. Mar 5, 1970 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to Copiah County's supervisor districts

    The Justice Department's letter of March 5, 1970 concerns changes in the county's supervisory district lines. The author wrote that he felt "constrained to object on behalf of the Attorney General" to implementing them, and invited the county to submit an alternative plan.

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

1969

  1. May 26, 1969 State Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to Mississippi's repeal of assistance to illiterate voters

    In a Section 5 letter of May 26, 1969 the Justice Department addressed Chapter 19 of the 1965 Extraordinary Session, which repealed the statute providing assistance to illiterate voters. The letter states that, "on behalf of the Attorney General," it was interposing an objection to the repeal, noting that the duty to give such assistance had been set out in United States v. Mississippi, 256 F. Supp. 344 (S.D. Miss. 1966).

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

Nationwide

2026

  1. Oct 26, 2026 National Courts and officials Pending

    Homeland Security appeals the injunction on its election field operations to the Ninth Circuit

    On October 26, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security, its component agencies and the officials named in California Nurses Association v. Mullin (N.D. Cal., No. 4:26-cv-10680) filed a notice of appeal to the Ninth Circuit from Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín's October 21 order granting a preliminary injunction against certain election-related field operations in nine states.

    Related: Federal judge bars Homeland Security election field operations aimed at people believed to be citizens in nine states

    Source last checked Oct 27, 2026

  2. Oct 23, 2026 National Courts and officials Pending

    Democratic plaintiffs ask for fast-tracked discovery in their suit over federal pressure on election officials

    On October 23, 2026, the plaintiffs in DSCC v. Trump (No. 1:26-cv-03674-JEB, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia) filed a motion for expedited discovery. The plaintiffs are the DSCC, the DCCC, the Democratic Governors Association, Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem S. Jeffries, the Nevada State Democratic Party and Erick Jose Jimenez. The motion asks for all non-privileged communications the defendants have sent since July 1, 2026 to state or local election officials demanding or requesting that they remove specific registered voters from statewide lists, refuse ballots to specific voters, or set aside or not count ballots returned by specific voters, plus answers to interrogatories. It says the plaintiffs are "seriously contemplating" a request for emergency relief before the November 3 election, and cites an October 21, 2026 order allowing narrow expedited discovery in NAACP v. DHS in the same court.

    Related: Democratic leaders and party committees sue to bar federal orders removing voters or holding back ballots

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Oct 21, 2026 National Courts and officials Blocked by a court

    Federal judge bars Homeland Security election field operations aimed at people believed to be citizens in nine states

    On October 21, 2026, Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted a preliminary injunction in California Nurses Association v. Mullin (No. 4:26-cv-10680), a suit by the California Nurses Association, National Nurses United, the City and County of San Francisco, the County of Santa Clara and the Voto Latino Foundation. The order says that in August 2026 the Department of Homeland Security started an "Unlawful Voter Initiative" that had Citizenship and Immigration Services build lists of people to investigate, and that an August 31 guidance told agents to prioritize field questioning about voter eligibility in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin. The court enjoined the department from election-related field operations and interviews in those nine states that involve people it knows, suspects or should reasonably suspect are U.S. citizens, and from field operations there based wholly on records from its voter eligibility matching. The order runs until polls close on November 3, 2026, and was stayed until 5 p.m. on October 23, 2026.

    Related: Homeland Security appeals the injunction on its election field operations to the Ninth Circuit

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Oct 20, 2026 National Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Justice Department begins notifying counties it wants to monitor on Election Day 2026

    NPR reported on October 21, 2026 that the Justice Department began notifying counties it wants to monitor on Election Day starting Tuesday, October 20. NPR confirmed notices to Adams County, Colorado; seven counties in Texas; King County, Washington; Miami-Dade County, Florida; and Hennepin and Ramsey counties in Minnesota. NPR reports that state officials were at first not notified at the same time as counties, and that a department spokesperson said it prioritizes places with competitive elections and would monitor Adams County because it is covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act. Colorado's Secretary of State's office told NPR it was considering how to respond, since state rules require observers to have its permission unless a court orders otherwise.

    Related: Justice Department tells Marion County it will send election monitors on November 3; Lake County also named · Justice Department plans election monitors in Bibb, Chatham, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties · Washington County Election Commission votes to keep Justice Department monitors out of polling places

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

  5. Oct 15, 2026 National Courts and officials Withdrawn

    Appeals in the Massachusetts Executive Order 14399 and Postal Service cases are voluntarily dismissed

    On October 15, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit entered judgment in Nos. 26-1987, 26-1988, 26-1989 and 26-1991, appeals in State of California v. United States Postal Service and League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump. Upon the appellants' unopposed motions, the court ordered "that these appeals be voluntarily dismissed" under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 42(b)(2), with the mandate to issue forthwith. The judgment was entered on the district court docket on October 16, 2026.

    Related: Federal court in Massachusetts enjoins Postal Service implementation of Section 3 of Executive Order 14399 · First Circuit refuses to stay the Massachusetts preliminary injunction against parts of the Postal Service ballot-mail rule

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Oct 9, 2026 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Federal court vacates Justice Department voter-roll policy in Common Cause v. Department of Justice

    On October 9, 2026, Judge Sparkle Sooknanan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted summary judgment to the plaintiffs, who challenged a Civil Rights Division policy of demanding state voter registration lists and urging removals. The opinion says "The Court therefore sets aside and vacates the challenged policy under the Administrative Procedure Act." The Justice Department argued it has statutory authority for the policy.

    Related: Justice Department sues Oregon and Maine for statewide voter registration lists · Justice Department's voter roll lawsuits reach 29 states and the District of Columbia

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  7. October 2026 National Courts and officials Pending

    Democratic leaders and party committees sue to bar federal orders removing voters or holding back ballots

    The Associated Press reported on October 21, 2026 that Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the Democratic Governors Association sued in federal court in Washington (the AP says the suit was filed Tuesday, October 20). The suit names President Trump, the Justice Department, Attorney General Todd Blanche, the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Markwayne Mullin. It asks for an order barring the administration from removing legally registered voters from statewide voter lists or denying ballots to them, and a ruling that the administration illegally threatened state election officials with prosecution. It cites the Justice Department's suit over California mail ballots. The AP reports the case was assigned to Chief Judge James Boasberg and that the Justice Department said its actions are grounded in law.

    Related: Justice Department sues California over about 20,000 registrants it calls likely noncitizens · Democratic plaintiffs ask for fast-tracked discovery in their suit over federal pressure on election officials

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Sep 25, 2026 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court grants stay in Department of Homeland Security v. League of Women Voters, on voter citizenship checks

    On September 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a per curiam order on an application for stay, granted the government's request in a case about the modified SAVE program, which lets state and local agencies check the citizenship status of registered voters against Social Security Administration records. The Court said it was "likely to reverse the District Court's holding that the federal defendants violated the Social Security Act, the Privacy Act, and the APA." The order says that Executive Order 14248 directed the Department of Homeland Security to put new systems in place for that purpose.

    Related: President signs Executive Order 14248 on federal elections

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  9. Sep 18, 2026 National Polling places and drop boxes Pending

    Civil rights and labor groups sue over possible federal immigration agents near polling places

    On September 18, 2026, a coalition of nine civil rights and union groups sued in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to prevent the deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to polling locations in November. States Newsroom reported it as the second such suit that month. The groups argue the policy violates the federal law that bars "armed men" at election sites and the Voting Rights Act's bar on intimidation. A Justice Department spokesperson said: "The DOJ has never said it would send federal law enforcement to polling locations." A Homeland Security spokesperson said ICE was not planning operations that targeted polling locations. No ruling is recorded here.

    Related: Latino and voting groups and the City of Denver sue over armed immigration agents at polling places · Arlington County sues to keep armed federal agents away from its polling places

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

  10. Sep 13, 2026 National Courts and officials Blocked by a court

    Federal court in Washington enjoins the Postal Service ballot mail rule

    On September 13, 2026, Judge Carl Nichols of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted preliminary injunctions against the Postal Service's final ballot-mail rule in three consolidated cases. The opinion says "no statute grants the Postal Service the power to issue key parts of the Rule" and that plaintiffs are likely to succeed on their claim that the rule was ultra vires.

    Related: President signs Executive Order 14399 on citizenship verification and mail ballots · Postal Service issues final rule on ballot mail for federal elections · Federal court in Washington denies preliminary injunctions against Executive Order 14399

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  11. Sep 10, 2026 National Maps and lines Proposed

    Census Bureau proposes residence criteria for the 2030 census that would exclude some noncitizens from the apportionment count

    On September 10, 2026 the Census Bureau, an agency of the Department of Commerce, published a proposed rule in the Federal Register (91 FR 57524, Docket No. 260903-0005, RIN 0607-AA75) that would add two new parts to the Code of Federal Regulations: residence criteria for the decennial census, and standards and restrictions for demographic questions on the census questionnaire. On residence, the notice states that "the Census Bureau proposes to include lawful permanent residents within the apportionment base, while excluding from the apportionment base illegal aliens and aliens whose legal status is less durable and indefinite in length than lawful permanent resident status," and says it is considering using administrative records to determine legal status. The comment period, first set to end October 13, 2026, was extended to November 2, 2026 by a notice published October 5, 2026. Al Jazeera and CNBC reported on the proposal, and CNBC reported that opponents expect litigation.

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

  12. Sep 10, 2026 National Polling places and drop boxes Pending

    Latino and voting groups and the City of Denver sue over armed immigration agents at polling places

    On September 10, 2026, the League of United Latin American Citizens, Common Cause, Common Cause Education Fund, UnidosUS and the City and County of Denver, Colorado filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (No. 1:26-cv-03157) against the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and their leaders. The complaint alleges that the Homeland Security Secretary's statements of September 1, 2026 set a policy of authorizing armed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to go to polling places, which the plaintiffs say violates 18 U.S.C. § 592, the law that bars federal officials from keeping "any troops or armed men at any place where a general or special election is held" except to repel armed enemies of the United States. No ruling is recorded in this entry.

    Related: Civil rights and labor groups sue over possible federal immigration agents near polling places

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

  13. Sep 10, 2026 National Courts and officials Blocked by a court

    First Circuit refuses to stay the Massachusetts preliminary injunction against parts of the Postal Service ballot-mail rule

    On September 4, 2026, Judge Indira Talwani of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts entered a memorandum and order granting the plaintiffs' motions for a preliminary injunction in League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump and the related states' case (Nos. 1:26-cv-11549 and 1:26-cv-13917), and the federal defendants and twelve intervening states appealed the same day. On September 10, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (Nos. 26-2029 to 26-2032) denied the motions for a stay. Its order says the district court concluded the final rule was likely unconstitutional and found it would be impossible for states to comply in the time left before November 3, and that the appellants "have failed to meet their burden for disturbing any aspect of the district court's preliminary injunction order." The Postal Service's request for an administrative stay was denied as moot.

    Related: Federal court in Massachusetts temporarily stays parts of the Postal Service ballot-mail rule for the 2026 election · Postal Service issues final rule on ballot mail for federal elections · Appeals in the Massachusetts Executive Order 14399 and Postal Service cases are voluntarily dismissed

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  14. Aug 27, 2026 National Courts and officials Blocked by a court

    Federal court in Massachusetts temporarily stays parts of the Postal Service ballot-mail rule for the 2026 election

    On August 27, 2026, Judge Indira Talwani of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted in part the plaintiffs' motions for a temporary restraining order in League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump (No. 1:26-cv-11549) and State of California v. United States Postal Service (No. 1:26-cv-13917). The court granted "an emergency fourteen-day stay" of listed sections of the final rule as to elections on or before November 3, 2026, including the sections making the ballot mail envelope standards and registration in the Postal Service Federal Ballot Mail Portal mandatory, and ordered that the Postal Service defendants "may take no further preparatory steps" to implement them for those elections. The motions for preliminary injunctions remained under advisement.

    Related: Postal Service issues final rule on ballot mail for federal elections · Federal court in Massachusetts finds the government violated its injunction by issuing the Postal Service ballot-mail rule · First Circuit refuses to stay the Massachusetts preliminary injunction against parts of the Postal Service ballot-mail rule

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  15. Aug 26, 2026 National Laws and rules Blocked by a court

    Postal Service issues final rule on ballot mail for federal elections

    The Postal Service's final rule "Ballot Mail for Federal Elections" was published August 26, 2026 and states that it is effective August 21, 2026. It says it responds to Executive Order 14399 and received "more than 200,000 responses" during the comment period. The rule says that, because of injunctions in two Massachusetts cases, the Postal Service "will not take actions to implement the rule specifically for the 2026 election" unless the government obtains relief from them. On September 13, 2026, a federal court in Washington granted preliminary injunctions against the rule.

    Related: President signs Executive Order 14399 on citizenship verification and mail ballots · Postal Service proposes a rule on ballot mail for federal elections · Federal court in Washington enjoins the Postal Service ballot mail rule · Federal court in Massachusetts finds the government violated its injunction by issuing the Postal Service ballot-mail rule · Federal court in Massachusetts temporarily stays parts of the Postal Service ballot-mail rule for the 2026 election · First Circuit refuses to stay the Massachusetts preliminary injunction against parts of the Postal Service ballot-mail rule

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  16. Aug 25, 2026 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Federal court in Massachusetts finds the government violated its injunction by issuing the Postal Service ballot-mail rule

    On August 25, 2026, Judge Indira Talwani of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled on an emergency motion to enforce the preliminary injunction in League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump (No. 1:26-cv-11549). The order says the Postal Service completed rulemaking on Friday evening, August 21, 2026, by sending a final rule implementing Section 3 of Executive Order 14399 to the Office of the Federal Register, although the injunction barred "initiating or completing rulemaking" for the November 3, 2026 election. The court "finds that Defendants violated the court's Preliminary Injunction but imposes no remedy other than identifying the violation."

    Related: Federal court in Massachusetts enjoins Postal Service implementation of Section 3 of Executive Order 14399 · Postal Service issues final rule on ballot mail for federal elections · Federal court in Massachusetts temporarily stays parts of the Postal Service ballot-mail rule for the 2026 election

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  17. Aug 24, 2026 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court stays the Massachusetts injunction against parts of Executive Order 14399 in Trump v. California

    On August 24, 2026, in No. 26A124 (with No. 26A139), the Supreme Court granted the Government's application for a stay in a per curiam opinion. The Court wrote that "the Government is likely to prevail on the merits of its argument that the District Court lacked jurisdiction to enter the judgment," because the Order "imposes no obligations on the States" and the States had not shown an injury that gives them standing. The injunction entered in No. 1:26-cv-11581 (D. Mass.) is stayed pending appeal to the First Circuit and any petition for certiorari. The Court added that its ruling "does not mean that any measure taken by the Government to implement the Order will necessarily be lawful." Justices Sotomayor and Jackson filed dissents. The application in No. 26A139 was denied as moot.

    Related: Federal court in Massachusetts declares parts of Executive Order 14399 void in a suit by states · President signs Executive Order 14399 on citizenship verification and mail ballots

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

  18. Aug 17, 2026 National Courts and officials Pending

    Justice Department appeals the dismissal of its District of Columbia voter-list suit

    On August 17, 2026, the United States filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit from the August 6, 2026 memorandum opinion and order denying its motion to compel records in United States v. Evans (No. 1:25-cv-04403).

    Related: Federal judge dismisses the Justice Department's suit for the District of Columbia's voter registration list

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  19. Aug 11, 2026 National Courts and officials Blocked by a court

    Federal court in Massachusetts enjoins Postal Service implementation of Section 3 of Executive Order 14399

    On August 11, 2026, Judge Indira Talwani of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted a renewed motion for a preliminary injunction in League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump. As to elections on or before November 3, 2026, the court "ENJOINS the USPS's implementation of Section 3 of the EO."

    Related: President signs Executive Order 14399 on citizenship verification and mail ballots · Federal court in Massachusetts declares parts of Executive Order 14399 void in a suit by states · Postal Service issues final rule on ballot mail for federal elections · Federal court in Massachusetts finds the government violated its injunction by issuing the Postal Service ballot-mail rule · Appeals in the Massachusetts Executive Order 14399 and Postal Service cases are voluntarily dismissed

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  20. Aug 6, 2026 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Federal judge dismisses the Justice Department's suit for the District of Columbia's voter registration list

    On August 6, 2026, Judge Randolph D. Moss of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied the United States' motion to compel in United States v. Evans (No. 1:25-cv-04403), dismissed the case, and denied the defendants' and intervenors' motions to dismiss as moot, stating that the order was a final judgment. The order refers to a memorandum opinion filed the same day. The lead defendant is Monica H. Evans, executive director of the District of Columbia Board of Elections.

    Related: Justice Department's voter roll lawsuits reach 29 states and the District of Columbia

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  21. Jul 22, 2026 National Laws and rules Failed

    House passes bill with a photo-ID voting requirement; Senate cloture vote fails, 53-47, on September 30, 2026

    On July 22, 2026, the House passed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, by 232 to 198 (Roll no. 280). Section 3 of the House-passed text is titled "Requiring voters to provide photo identification." On September 30, 2026, the Senate voted 53 to 47 on cloture on the motion to proceed, and the bill record says cloture was "not invoked" (Record Vote 253).

    Related: House passes SAVE America Act text as an amendment to S. 1383, 218-213

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  22. Jun 29, 2026 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Watson v. Republican National Committee

    On June 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held that "The federal election-day statutes do not prevent Mississippi from counting absentee ballots postmarked by election day but received up to five days thereafter; nothing in the federal election-day statutes requires ballots to be received by election day."

    Related: Supreme Court decides Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

  23. Jun 25, 2026 National Courts and officials Blocked by a court

    Federal court in Massachusetts declares parts of Executive Order 14399 void in a suit by states

    On June 25, 2026, Judge Indira Talwani of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted summary judgment to a group of states and the District of Columbia. The court ordered and declared that "Sections 2 and 3 of the EO are legally void as they are ultra vires and unconstitutionally violate the separation of powers, and that Section 5 of the EO is merely precatory," and enjoined agencies from implementing Sections 2 and 3 for the November 3, 2026 or any earlier federal election in the plaintiff states.

    Related: President signs Executive Order 14399 on citizenship verification and mail ballots · Federal court in Massachusetts enjoins Postal Service implementation of Section 3 of Executive Order 14399

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  24. Jun 2, 2026 National Laws and rules Proposed

    Postal Service proposes a rule on ballot mail for federal elections

    On June 2, 2026, the Postal Service published a proposed rule, "Ballot Mail for Federal Elections," to amend its Domestic Mail Manual on the transmission of mail-in or absentee ballots for federal elections. The final rule says the comment period closed on July 2, 2026.

    Related: President signs Executive Order 14399 on citizenship verification and mail ballots · Postal Service issues final rule on ballot mail for federal elections

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  25. May 28, 2026 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Federal court in Washington denies preliminary injunctions against Executive Order 14399

    On May 28, 2026, Judge Carl Nichols of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied motions for preliminary injunctions in three consolidated cases against Executive Order 14399. On the postal-rulemaking provision the court wrote that, because the Postal Service had not yet issued a proposed rule, "Plaintiffs' claims are not ripe."

    Related: President signs Executive Order 14399 on citizenship verification and mail ballots · Federal court in Washington enjoins the Postal Service ballot mail rule

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  26. May 18, 2026 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court vacates the Eighth Circuit judgment in Turtle Mountain v. Howe and remands in light of Louisiana v. Callais

    On May 18, 2026, the Supreme Court granted the petition in No. 25-253, vacated the Eighth Circuit's judgment and remanded the case for further consideration in light of Louisiana v. Callais. Justice Jackson dissented, writing that the case "presents only the question of Section 2's private enforceability, which our decision in Louisiana v. Callais ... did not address," and that she would summarily reverse. The docket records the Court's judgment as issued on June 22, 2026.

    Related: Eighth Circuit holds private plaintiffs cannot use Section 1983 to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act · Supreme Court stays Eighth Circuit mandate in Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe · Supreme Court decides Louisiana v. Callais · Supreme Court vacates the Eighth Circuit judgment and remands in light of Louisiana v. Callais

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

  27. Apr 29, 2026 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Louisiana v. Callais

    On April 29, 2026, after reargument on October 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court held: "Because the Voting Rights Act did not require Louisiana to create an additional majority-minority district, no compelling interest justified the State's use of race in creating SB8, and that map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander."

    Related: Supreme Court decides Allen v. Milligan · Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982 become law · Supreme Court decides Thornburg v. Gingles

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

  28. Mar 31, 2026 National Laws and rules In effect

    President signs Executive Order 14399 on citizenship verification and mail ballots

    Executive Order 14399, "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections," is dated March 31, 2026 and was published in the Federal Register on April 3, 2026. Section 2 directs the Department of Homeland Security to compile and transmit to each state a "State Citizenship List." Section 3 directs the Postmaster General to begin a rulemaking on mail-in and absentee ballots within 60 days. Courts later enjoined parts of the Postal Service rule that followed.

    Related: Postal Service issues final rule on ballot mail for federal elections · Federal court in Washington denies preliminary injunctions against Executive Order 14399 · Federal court in Washington enjoins the Postal Service ballot mail rule · Federal court in Massachusetts declares parts of Executive Order 14399 void in a suit by states · Federal court in Massachusetts enjoins Postal Service implementation of Section 3 of Executive Order 14399

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  29. Feb 26, 2026 National Courts and officials Pending

    Justice Department's voter roll lawsuits reach 29 states and the District of Columbia

    On February 26, 2026, the Justice Department announced lawsuits against Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia and New Jersey over their full voter registration lists. Court outcomes in the individual suits are not recorded in this entry. The release says this "brings the Justice Department's nationwide total to 29 states and the District of Columbia."

    Related: Justice Department sues Oregon and Maine for statewide voter registration lists · Federal court vacates Justice Department voter-roll policy in Common Cause v. Department of Justice · Federal judge dismisses the Justice Department's suit for Colorado's voter registration list · Federal judge dismisses the Justice Department's suit for Connecticut's voter registration list · Federal judge dismisses the Justice Department's suit for Arizona's voter registration list · Federal judge dismisses the Justice Department's suit for the District of Columbia's voter registration list

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  30. Feb 11, 2026 National Laws and rules Failed

    House passes SAVE America Act text as an amendment to S. 1383, 218-213

    On February 11, 2026, the House passed S. 1383 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute, by 218 to 213 (Roll no. 69). The House-passed text is titled the "SAVE America Act." On March 17, 2026, the Senate agreed 51 to 48 to a motion to proceed to the House message on S. 1383 (Record Vote 57). On March 21, 2026, a cloture vote on a related motion was "not invoked" by 41 to 49 (Record Vote 61). The bill record lists no final Senate vote, and it did not become law.

    Related: House passes SAVE Act, 220-208; Senate does not act · House passes bill with a photo-ID voting requirement; Senate cloture vote fails, 53-47, on September 30, 2026

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  31. Jan 14, 2026 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections

    On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held that "As a candidate for office, Congressman Bost has standing to challenge the rules that govern the counting of votes in his election."

    Related: Supreme Court decides Watson v. Republican National Committee

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

2025

  1. Nov 24, 2025 National Laws and rules In effect

    Postal Service adds a Domestic Mail Manual section defining postmarks

    On November 24, 2025, the Postal Service published a final rule adding section 608.11, "Postmarks and Postal Possession," to the Domestic Mail Manual, effective December 24, 2025. It says the new language "does not change any existing postal operations or postmarking practices" and is intended to improve public understanding of postmarks and the date of mailing.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  2. Oct 31, 2025 National Courts and officials Blocked by a court

    Federal court permanently bars the Election Assistance Commission from implementing Section 2(a) of Executive Order 14248

    On October 31, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted partial summary judgment to the plaintiffs and permanently enjoined the Election Assistance Commission, its commissioners and its executive director from implementing Section 2(a) of Executive Order 14248. The court wrote that "this Court holds that the President lacks the authority to direct such changes" to federal election procedures.

    Related: President signs Executive Order 14248 on federal elections · Federal court in Washington blocks parts of Executive Order 14248

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  3. Oct 24, 2025 National Polling places and drop boxes In effect

    Justice Department announces it will monitor polling sites in six California and New Jersey counties

    On October 24, 2025, the Justice Department announced that it would monitor polling sites ahead of the November 4, 2025 general election in six jurisdictions: Passaic County, New Jersey, and Kern, Riverside, Fresno, Orange and Los Angeles counties, California. The release says the Civil Rights Division would deploy personnel who would coordinate with U.S. Attorney's Offices.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  4. Sep 16, 2025 National Courts and officials Pending

    Justice Department sues Oregon and Maine for statewide voter registration lists

    On September 16, 2025, the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced lawsuits against Oregon and Maine and their secretaries of state, alleging violations of the National Voter Registration Act, the Help America Vote Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1960 by refusing to provide unredacted statewide voter registration lists and information on voter list maintenance. Court outcomes in the individual suits are not recorded in this entry.

    Related: Justice Department's voter roll lawsuits reach 29 states and the District of Columbia · Federal court vacates Justice Department voter-roll policy in Common Cause v. Department of Justice

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Jul 24, 2025 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court stays Eighth Circuit mandate in Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe

    On July 24, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted an application in No. 25A62, staying the issuance of the mandate of the Eighth Circuit in No. 23-3655 pending the filing and disposition of a petition for certiorari. Justices Thomas, Alito and Gorsuch would have denied it. The applicants wrote that "private plaintiffs can no longer enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) in the Eighth Circuit" as a result of the decision below. Later steps in the case are not recorded in this entry.

    Related: Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982 become law

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  6. Jun 13, 2025 National Courts and officials Blocked by a court

    Federal court in Massachusetts blocks parts of Executive Order 14248 in a suit by 19 states

    On June 13, 2025, Judge Denise Casper of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction in a suit by attorneys general of nineteen states. The court enjoined implementation of Sections 2(a), 2(d), 3(d), 7(a) and 7(b) of Executive Order 14248, and said the injunction as to Sections 2(a), 2(d) and 3(d) applies as to all states.

    Related: President signs Executive Order 14248 on federal elections · Federal court in Washington blocks parts of Executive Order 14248

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  7. May 14, 2025 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Eighth Circuit holds private plaintiffs cannot use Section 1983 to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act

    On May 14, 2025, a divided Eighth Circuit panel in Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe, No. 23-3655, wrote that "private plaintiffs" cannot "maintain a private right of action for alleged violations of § 2 through 42 U.S.C. § 1983." It vacated the North Dakota district court's judgment and remanded with instructions that the case be dismissed for want of a cause of action. Chief Judge Colloton dissented, writing that he would affirm the district court's judgment. The panel relied on its 2023 decision in Arkansas State Conference NAACP v. Arkansas Board of Apportionment, which held that Section 2 has no implied private right of action.

    Related: Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982 become law · Supreme Court stays Eighth Circuit mandate in Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe · Eighth Circuit holds private plaintiffs cannot enforce Section 2 in the circuit and vacates the map ruling

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  8. Apr 24, 2025 National Courts and officials Blocked by a court

    Federal court in Washington blocks parts of Executive Order 14248

    On April 24, 2025, Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted preliminary injunctions in three consolidated cases. The court enjoined the Election Assistance Commission from implementing Section 2(a) of Executive Order 14248 (documentary proof of citizenship on the federal voter registration form) and enjoined certain agencies from implementing Section 2(d). It denied the motions as to Sections 2(b), 7(a) and 7(b).

    Related: President signs Executive Order 14248 on federal elections · Federal court permanently bars the Election Assistance Commission from implementing Section 2(a) of Executive Order 14248

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  9. Apr 10, 2025 National Laws and rules Failed

    House passes SAVE Act, 220-208; Senate does not act

    On April 10, 2025, the House passed H.R. 22, the SAVE Act, by 220 to 208 (Roll no. 102). The bill was received in the Senate the same day; the bill record lists no later action, and it did not become law.

    Related: House passes SAVE America Act text as an amendment to S. 1383, 218-213

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  10. Mar 25, 2025 National Laws and rules In effect

    President signs Executive Order 14248 on federal elections

    Executive Order 14248, "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections," is dated March 25, 2025 and was published in the Federal Register on March 28, 2025. Section 2 is titled "Enforcing the Citizenship Requirement for Federal Elections," Section 4 "Improving the Election Assistance Commission," and Section 7 "Compliance with Federal Law Setting the National Election Day." Courts later enjoined parts of it.

    Related: Federal court in Washington blocks parts of Executive Order 14248 · Federal court permanently bars the Election Assistance Commission from implementing Section 2(a) of Executive Order 14248 · Supreme Court grants stay in Department of Homeland Security v. League of Women Voters, on voter citizenship checks · Federal court in Massachusetts blocks parts of Executive Order 14248 in a suit by 19 states

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

2024

  1. May 23, 2024 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP

    On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court held that "The District Court's finding that race predominated in the design of District 1 in the Enacted Plan was clearly erroneous" in a challenge to South Carolina's congressional map.

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

  2. Mar 4, 2024 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Trump v. Anderson

    On March 4, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court held that "Because the Constitution makes Congress, rather than the States, responsible for enforcing Section 3 against federal officeholders and candidates, the Colorado Supreme Court erred in ordering former President Trump excluded from Colorado's 2024 Presidential primary ballot."

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

2023

  1. Jun 27, 2023 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Moore v. Harper

    On June 27, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court held that "The Elections Clause does not insulate state legislatures from the ordinary exercise of state judicial review." The case arose from a challenge to North Carolina's congressional map.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  2. Jun 8, 2023 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Allen v. Milligan

    On June 8, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's finding that voters had shown a reasonable likelihood of success in claiming that the congressional map Alabama adopted for its 2022 elections (HB1) violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The lower court had preliminarily barred Alabama from using that map.

    Related: Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed into law · Supreme Court decides Louisiana v. Callais

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

2022

  1. Dec 29, 2022 National Laws and rules Enacted

    Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 becomes law

    Division P of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328, signed December 29, 2022) may be cited as the "Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022." Title I may be cited as the "Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  2. Jan 19, 2022 National Laws and rules Failed

    Senate cloture on the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act fails, 49-51

    On January 19, 2022, the Senate voted 49 to 51 on cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to H.R. 5746, the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, and cloture was "not invoked" (Record Vote 9). The bill record also lists a motion by Senator Schumer to appeal the ruling of the chair as "not agreed to," on the question "Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgement of the Senate," by 52 to 48 (Record Vote 10). The bill did not become law.

    Related: Senate vote to begin debate on the Freedom to Vote Act fails, 49-51 · House passes John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act; Senate cloture vote on November 3, 2021 is 50-49 and fails

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

2021

  1. Oct 20, 2021 National Laws and rules Failed

    Senate vote to begin debate on the Freedom to Vote Act fails, 49-51

    On October 20, 2021, the Senate voted 49 to 51 on cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2747, the Freedom to Vote Act. The bill record says cloture was "not invoked" (Record Vote 420). The bill did not become law.

    Related: For the People Act of 2021 passes the House; Senate committee discharge vote is 50-49 and the bill stalls · Senate cloture on the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act fails, 49-51

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  2. Aug 24, 2021 National Laws and rules Failed

    House passes John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act; Senate cloture vote on November 3, 2021 is 50-49 and fails

    On August 24, 2021, the House passed H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021, by 219 to 212 (Roll no. 260). On November 3, 2021, a Senate vote on cloture on the motion to proceed to the companion bill, S. 4, was 50 to 49 and cloture was "not invoked" (Record Vote 459). Neither bill became law.

    Related: House passes Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019; no Senate vote follows · Senate cloture on the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act fails, 49-51

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  3. Aug 12, 2021 National Maps and lines Settled

    Census Bureau releases 2020 redistricting data for states

    On August 12, 2021, the Census Bureau released the 2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File, which it described as delivering data for states to begin redistricting. On September 16, 2021, it released the same data in an easier-to-use format on data.census.gov and delivered a toolkit to states.

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

  4. Jul 1, 2021 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee

    On July 1, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court held that "Arizona's out-of-precinct policy and HB 2023 do not violate § 2 of the VRA, and HB 2023 was not enacted with a racially discriminatory purpose." The case concerned rules on counting ballots cast in the wrong precinct and on who may collect early ballots.

    Related: Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982 become law

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  5. Apr 26, 2021 National Maps and lines Settled

    Census Bureau announces 2020 Census apportionment results

    On April 26, 2021, the Census Bureau announced that the 2020 Census resident population of the United States on April 1, 2020 was 331,449,281, and that Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo delivered the population counts used for apportionment of the U.S. House to the President.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  6. Mar 3, 2021 National Laws and rules Failed

    For the People Act of 2021 passes the House; Senate committee discharge vote is 50-49 and the bill stalls

    On March 3, 2021, the House passed H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2021, by 220 to 210 (Roll no. 62). On June 22, 2021, the Senate voted 50 to 50 (Roll call 246) on cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2093, the For the People Act of 2021, which required 3/5 of the Senate; the Senate roll call records the result as "Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected." On August 11, 2021, the Senate voted 50 to 49 to discharge its Rules and Administration Committee from the companion bill, S. 1 (Roll call 358). The bill records list no Senate vote on passage, and neither bill became law.

    Related: House passes For the People Act of 2019; no Senate vote follows · Senate vote to begin debate on the Freedom to Vote Act fails, 49-51

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

  7. Feb 10, 2021 National Polling places and drop boxes In effect

    Election Assistance Commission adopts Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 2.0

    The Election Assistance Commission says that on February 10, 2021 its commissioners unanimously adopted version 2.0 of the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines, the specifications against which voting systems are tested. The EAC says it stopped using versions 1.0 and 1.1 to certify voting systems as of November 16, 2023, and that previously certified systems are not decertified by that change.

    Related: Help America Vote Act of 2002 becomes law

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

2020

  1. Dec 11, 2020 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court denies Texas's motion to file a suit over other states' 2020 election procedures

    On December 11, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered in Texas v. Pennsylvania: "The State of Texas's motion for leave to file a bill of complaint is denied for lack of standing under Article III of the Constitution. Texas has not demonstrated a judicially cognizable interest in the manner in which another State conducts its elections."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

2019

  1. Dec 6, 2019 National Laws and rules Failed

    House passes Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019; no Senate vote follows

    On December 6, 2019, the House passed H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, by 228 to 187 (Roll no. 654). It was received in the Senate on December 9, 2019 and referred to the Judiciary Committee; the bill record lists no Senate vote, and it did not become law.

    Related: House passes John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act; Senate cloture vote on November 3, 2021 is 50-49 and fails · Supreme Court decides Shelby County v. Holder

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  2. Jun 27, 2019 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Department of Commerce v. New York, on a census citizenship question

    On June 27, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court decided a challenge to the Commerce Secretary's decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The syllabus says "The Enumeration Clause permits Congress, and by extension the Secretary, to inquire about citizenship on the census questionnaire," and the judgment was "affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  3. Jun 27, 2019 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Rucho v. Common Cause

    On June 27, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court decided cases from North Carolina and Maryland in which voters challenged congressional maps as partisan. The Court held that such claims present "political questions beyond the reach of the federal courts."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  4. Mar 8, 2019 National Laws and rules Failed

    House passes For the People Act of 2019; no Senate vote follows

    On March 8, 2019, the House passed H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2019, by 234 to 193 (Roll no. 118). The bill was received in the Senate on March 12, 2019 and placed on the Senate calendar; the bill record lists no Senate vote on passage, and it did not become law.

    Related: For the People Act of 2021 passes the House; Senate committee discharge vote is 50-49 and the bill stalls

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

2018

  1. Sep 12, 2018 National Laws and rules In effect

    President signs Executive Order 13848 on foreign interference in U.S. elections

    Executive Order 13848, dated September 12, 2018, imposes sanctions authority in the event of foreign interference in a U.S. election. The order says "there has been no evidence of a foreign power altering the outcome or vote tabulation in any United States election" and declares a national emergency over the threat of interference.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  2. Jun 18, 2018 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Gill v. Whitford

    On June 18, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court reviewed a challenge to Wisconsin's state legislative map as a partisan one. The Court held that "The plaintiffs have failed to demonstrate Article III standing."

    Related: Supreme Court decides Rucho v. Common Cause

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  3. Jun 11, 2018 National Courts and officials Upheld

    Supreme Court decides Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute

    On June 11, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court held that "The process that Ohio uses to remove voters on change-of-residence grounds does not violate the Failure-to-Vote Clause or any other part of the NVRA."

    Related: National Voter Registration Act of 1993 becomes law · Help America Vote Act of 2002 becomes law

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

  4. Jan 3, 2018 National Courts and officials Enacted

    President terminates the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity

    Executive Order 13820, dated January 3, 2018 and published January 8, 2018, revoked Executive Order 13799 and states that "the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity is accordingly terminated."

    Related: President establishes the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

2017

  1. May 22, 2017 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Cooper v. Harris

    On May 22, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court reviewed North Carolina's congressional Districts 1 and 12. The syllabus says the lower court "did not err in concluding that race furnished the predominant rationale for District 1's redesign and that the State's interest in complying with the VRA could not justify that consideration of race."

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  2. May 11, 2017 National Courts and officials Enacted

    President establishes the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity

    Executive Order 13799, dated May 11, 2017 and published May 16, 2017, established the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, chaired by the Vice President, to "study the registration and voting processes used in Federal elections."

    Related: President terminates the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  3. Jan 6, 2017 National Polling places and drop boxes In effect

    Homeland Security designates election infrastructure as critical infrastructure

    On January 6, 2017, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said he had determined "that election infrastructure in this country should be designated as a subsector of the existing Government Facilities critical infrastructure sector." The statement defines election infrastructure as including "storage facilities, polling places, and centralized vote tabulations locations" and voter registration databases and voting machines.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

2016

  1. Apr 4, 2016 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Evenwel v. Abbott

    On April 4, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court held that "a State or locality may draw its legislative districts based on total population," according to its syllabus.

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

2013

  1. Jun 25, 2013 National Courts and officials Struck down

    Supreme Court decides Shelby County v. Holder

    On June 25, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional and that its formula can no longer be used as a basis for requiring places to get federal approval ("preclearance") before changing voting procedures.

    Related: Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed into law · Supreme Court decides Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District No. One v. Holder · Voting Rights Act reauthorized and amended in 2006 · Supreme Court decides South Carolina v. Katzenbach

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  2. Jun 17, 2013 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona

    On June 17, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court held that "Arizona's evidence-of-citizenship requirement, as applied to Federal Form applicants, is pre-empted by the NVRA's mandate that States 'accept and use' the Federal Form."

    Related: National Voter Registration Act of 1993 becomes law

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  3. Mar 28, 2013 National Courts and officials Enacted

    President establishes the Presidential Commission on Election Administration

    Executive Order 13639, dated March 28, 2013 and published April 3, 2013, established the Presidential Commission on Election Administration. The order says the commission "shall identify best practices and otherwise make recommendations to promote the efficient administration of elections."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

2009

  1. Oct 28, 2009 National Laws and rules Enacted

    Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act becomes law

    Section 575 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84, dated October 28, 2009) may be cited as the "Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act." It adds a requirement that states transmit a validly requested absentee ballot to an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter not later than 45 days before a federal election, when the request is received at least 45 days before it.

    Related: Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act becomes law

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  2. Jun 22, 2009 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District No. One v. Holder

    On June 22, 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Voting Rights Act "must be interpreted to permit all political subdivisions, including the district, to seek to bail out from the preclearance requirements," and so did not decide the constitutional question. The syllabus also says the Act "now raises serious constitutional concerns."

    Related: Voting Rights Act reauthorized and amended in 2006 · Supreme Court decides Shelby County v. Holder

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  3. Mar 9, 2009 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Bartlett v. Strickland

    On March 9, 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed a North Carolina ruling. A three-Justice opinion concluded that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act "does not require state officials to draw election-district lines to allow a racial minority that would make up less than 50 percent of the voting-age population in the redrawn district to join with crossover voters to elect the minority's candidate of choice."

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

2008

  1. Apr 28, 2008 National Courts and officials Upheld

    Supreme Court decides Crawford v. Marion County Election Board

    On April 28, 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the ruling upholding Indiana's photo identification law (SEA 483). Justice Stevens, joined by two other Justices, concluded that "the evidence in the record does not support a facial attack on SEA 483's validity."

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

2006

  1. Oct 20, 2006 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Purcell v. Gonzalez

    On October 20, 2006, the U.S. Supreme Court vacated a Ninth Circuit order that had blocked Arizona's new voter identification requirements before the November election. The Court said that vacating the order "shall of necessity allow the election to proceed without an injunction suspending the requirements" and expressed "no opinion on the correct disposition of the appeals."

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  2. Jul 27, 2006 National Laws and rules Enacted

    Voting Rights Act reauthorized and amended in 2006

    Public Law 109-246, dated July 27, 2006, may be cited as the "Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006." Among other changes it amended Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act and replaced the references to the 1982 amendments in Section 4(a).

    Related: Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982 become law · Supreme Court decides Shelby County v. Holder

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  3. Jun 28, 2006 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides LULAC v. Perry

    On June 28, 2006, the U.S. Supreme Court decided challenges to Texas's 2003 congressional redistricting. The Court's syllabus says "Texas' redrawing of District 23's lines amounts to vote dilution violative of § 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965."

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

2002

  1. Oct 29, 2002 National Laws and rules Enacted

    Help America Vote Act of 2002 becomes law

    Public Law 107-252, dated October 29, 2002, is titled, in part, "To establish a program to provide funds to States to replace punch card voting systems, to establish the Election Assistance Commission" to assist in the administration of federal elections, and "to establish minimum election administration standards for States and units of local government with responsibility for the administration of Federal elections."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

2000

  1. Dec 12, 2000 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Bush v. Gore

    On December 12, 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a per curiam opinion, reversed the Florida Supreme Court's order for manual recounts. The Court's syllabus says "any recount seeking to meet 3 U.S.C. § 5's December 12 'safe-harbor' date would be unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause."

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

1993

  1. Jun 28, 1993 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Shaw v. Reno

    On June 28, 1993, the U.S. Supreme Court held that voters stated a claim under the Equal Protection Clause by alleging that a reapportionment plan was "so irrational on its face that it can be understood only as an effort to segregate voters into separate districts on the basis of race," without sufficient justification.

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  2. May 20, 1993 National Laws and rules Enacted

    National Voter Registration Act of 1993 becomes law

    Public Law 103-31, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, is dated May 20, 1993. The law states its purpose as "to establish procedures that will increase the number of eligible citizens who register to vote in elections for Federal office."

    Related: Supreme Court decides Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona · Supreme Court decides Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

1986

  1. Aug 28, 1986 National Laws and rules Enacted

    Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act becomes law

    Public Law 99-410, dated August 28, 1986, may be cited as the "Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act." Its subject is voting in federal elections by members of the uniformed services and by citizens living overseas.

    Related: Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act becomes law

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  2. Jun 30, 1986 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Thornburg v. Gingles

    On June 30, 1986, the U.S. Supreme Court decided its first case under the 1982 version of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The syllabus says minority voters who contend that a multimember form of districting violates Section 2 "must prove that the use of a multimember electoral structure operates to minimize or cancel out their ability to elect their preferred candidates."

    Related: Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982 become law

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

1984

  1. Sep 28, 1984 National Polling places and drop boxes Enacted

    Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act becomes law

    Public Law 98-435, dated September 28, 1984, is titled "To improve access for handicapped and elderly individuals to registration facilities and polling places for Federal elections."

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

1982

  1. Jun 29, 1982 National Laws and rules Enacted

    Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982 become law

    Public Law 97-205, dated June 29, 1982, rewrote Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act to bar any practice "imposed or applied by any State or political subdivision in a manner which results in a denial or abridgement of the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color." It also provided that a section 4 provision expires "at the end of the twenty-five-year period following the effective date" of the 1982 amendments.

    Related: Voting Rights Act reauthorized and amended in 2006 · Supreme Court decides Thornburg v. Gingles · Supreme Court decides City of Mobile v. Bolden · Supreme Court decides Louisiana v. Callais

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

1980

  1. Apr 22, 1980 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides City of Mobile v. Bolden

    On April 22, 1980, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower-court ruling against Mobile, Alabama's at-large election system. Four Justices concluded that "Racially discriminatory motivation is a necessary ingredient of a Fifteenth Amendment violation." Congress amended Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in 1982.

    Related: Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982 become law

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

1975

  1. Aug 6, 1975 National Laws and rules Enacted

    Voting Rights Act extended in 1975, with language-minority protections

    Public Law 94-73, dated August 6, 1975, is titled "To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to extend certain provisions for an additional seven years, to make permanent the ban against certain prerequisites to voting, and for other purposes." It also provides that no voting qualification may be imposed "to deny or abridge the right of any citizen of the United States to vote because he is a member of a language minority group."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

1971

  1. Jul 1, 1971 National Laws and rules Enacted

    26th Amendment ratified: voting age of 18

    The National Archives lists the 26th Amendment as passed by Congress on March 23, 1971, and ratified on July 1, 1971. It reads: "The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age."

    Related: Supreme Court decides Oregon v. Mitchell

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

1970

  1. Dec 21, 1970 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Oregon v. Mitchell

    On December 21, 1970, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the 1970 Voting Rights Act Amendments. The Court's syllabus says the 18-year-old minimum-age requirement is valid for national elections but not valid for state and local elections, and that the literacy test provision is valid.

    Related: Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1970 become law · 26th Amendment ratified: voting age of 18

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  2. Jun 22, 1970 National Laws and rules Enacted

    Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1970 become law

    Public Law 91-285, dated June 22, 1970, is titled "To extend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with respect to the discriminatory use of tests, and for other purposes." It may be cited as the Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1970.

    Related: Supreme Court decides Oregon v. Mitchell · Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed into law

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

1969

  1. Mar 3, 1969 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Allen v. State Board of Elections

    On March 3, 1969, the U.S. Supreme Court held that "Private litigants may invoke the jurisdiction of the district courts to obtain relief under § 5" of the Voting Rights Act, according to the Court's syllabus.

    Related: Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed into law

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

1967

  1. Dec 14, 1967 National Maps and lines Enacted

    Congress requires single-member congressional districts (Public Law 90-196)

    Public Law 90-196, approved December 14, 1967, provides that in each state entitled to more than one Representative "there shall be established by law a number of districts equal to the number of Representatives to which such State is so entitled," with "no district to elect more than one Representative."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

1966

  1. Mar 24, 1966 National Courts and officials Struck down

    Supreme Court decides Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections

    On March 24, 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court held that "a State's conditioning of the right to vote on the payment of a fee or tax violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment." The case concerned Virginia's poll tax.

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  2. Mar 7, 1966 National Courts and officials Upheld

    Supreme Court decides South Carolina v. Katzenbach

    On March 7, 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court decided South Carolina's challenge to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Court held that "the sections of the Act properly before this Court are a valid effectuation of the Fifteenth Amendment."

    Related: Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed into law · Supreme Court decides Shelby County v. Holder

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

1965

  1. Aug 6, 1965 National Laws and rules Enacted

    Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed into law

    President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law on August 6, 1965. The National Archives says the act outlawed the discriminatory voting practices adopted in many southern states after the Civil War.

    Related: Supreme Court decides Shelby County v. Holder · Supreme Court decides Allen v. Milligan

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

How this timeline is built

Every entry rests on at least one source that was opened and read, and that source states the date and the fact. Courts, legislatures, election offices, the Justice Department, the Census Bureau, the Federal Register and Congress.gov come first. A news report is used only when no official page states the fact, and it is labeled with the outlet's name. Encyclopedias are not used as sources. History starts in 1965 with the Voting Rights Act. County names come from the Census Bureau's 2024 Gazetteer. Congressional district numbers are those in use for the 2026 election; an event is tagged to a district only when its source names that congressional district.

When a later event changes an earlier one, such as a law later struck down, both entries are listed and point to each other. This page does not predict outcomes or say which party a change helps. U.S. House maps for 2026 · Back to the 2026 voting center.