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.
Registration counts: L2 Data · Updated July 16, 2026
Mississippi Voter Registration
& Party Affiliation Statistics
Total Registered
1,958,621
Largest Party
Independent (46.9%)
Independent / NPP
46.9%
Primary Type
Open Primary
At a Glance
Mississippi at a Glance
Key voter registration statistics · Updated 2026
Registered Voters
1,958,621
across 82 counties
Independent / NPP
918.6K
46.9% of registered
2024 Turnout
57.8%
of eligible voters
Registration
Voter Registration by Party
How many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in Mississippi?
Democratic24.1%
Republican29.0%
Independent46.9%
Other0.0%
| Party | Registered Voters | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Democratic | 471,658 | 24.1% |
Republican | 568,069 | 29.0% |
Independent | 918,606 | 46.9% |
Other | 288 | 0.0% |
Turnout
Voter Turnout in Mississippi
How many eligible Mississippi residents actually vote?
Recent Elections
| Election | Turnout | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 General | 57.8% | 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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