Mississippi Senate passes bill to implement no-excuse early voting

Mississippi could soon become one of the final states to implement no-excuse early in-person voting after the Senate decided Tuesday to approve a bill that would give residents a chance to cast ballots up to 15 days before an election. Sen. Jeremy England’s legislation, called the “In-Person Early Voting Act,” would allow registered electors to vote at their local circuit clerk’s office without an excuse in the days leading up to the polls opening. The Republican from Vancleave argued during floor discussions that voters deserve the chance to cast a ballot early without having to issue a reason or justification as to why they cannot exercise their right on Election Day. JT Mitchell, SuperTalk Mississippi Media.

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