A series of public discussions hosted by universities around the state
We are pleased to announce a series of public forums focused on the topic of expanding early voting access in Mississippi. The forums will be held on university campuses across the state in October 2024.
Format:
Each forum will feature a moderator and 3-4 subject matter experts who will discuss the issue of expanding early voting in Mississippi. More details are forthcoming in a release for each location.
Livestream:
The forums will be livestreamed on the LWVMS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lwvms
Public Invited:
The public is encouraged to attend and learn more about the challenges and opportunities around expanding early voting access in Mississippi.
Sponsors and Campus Participation:
LWVMS is coordinating with campus student government and voting rights groups as cosponsors including State of Mississippi Organization Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, JSU VOTES, Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, National Panhellenic Council of North Mississippi, among others.
This series is made possible in part by a grant from the National League of Women Voters.
Mississippi Today is a media sponsor.
University Host Sponsors and Event Dates
• Jackson State University: Tuesday, October 8, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
• University of Mississippi: Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
• University of Southern Mississippi: Tuesday, October 22, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
• Mississippi Valley State University: Tuesday, October 29, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
