Primary Rules
How Mississippi's Primary Works
Mississippi uses a Open Primary system
Open Primary
Any registered voter can vote in any party's primary, regardless of their own party affiliation or registration status.
Voter file data: L2 Data · Registration counts: Mississippi Secretary of State · Updated May 4, 2026
Mississippi Voter Registration
& Party Affiliation Statistics
Total Registered
1,953,300
Largest Party
Democratic (23.35%)
Independent / NPP
47.78%
Primary Type
Open Primary
At a Glance
Mississippi at a Glance
Key voter registration statistics · Updated 2026
Registered Voters
1,953,300
across 82 counties
Registration Rate
83.3%
eligible population
No Party Preference
47.78%
of registered voters
2024 Turnout
57.5%
of eligible voters
Registration
Voter Registration by Party
How many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in Mississippi?
Democratic23.35%
Republican28.87%
Independent/Other47.78%
| Party | Registered Voters | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Democratic | 456,129 | 23.35% |
Republican | 563,832 | 28.87% |
Independent/Other | 933,339 | 47.78% |
Turnout
Voter Turnout in Mississippi
How many eligible Mississippi residents actually vote?
Eligible vs Registered
1,953,300 registered2,343,960 eligible
Recent Elections
| Election | Turnout | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 General | 57.5% | 1,250,000 |
| 2022 General | 32.5% | 709,100 |
| 2020 General | 60.6% | 1,325,000 |
| 2024 Presidential Primary | 12.7% | 247,773 |
| 2024 State Primary | 12.7% | 247,773 |
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