1 Miss. Code. R. 16-6.1

Current through October 31, 2024
Rule 1-16-6.1 - Religious Objectors
A. An elector who states that he or she does not have Acceptable Photographic Identification due to a religious objection to being photographed shall be entitled to vote by affidavit ballot pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. Section 23- 15-573.
B. An affidavit ballot, cast by an elector with a religious objection to being photographed in any election other than a municipal election, shall not be rejected for this reason if, within five (5) business days after casting his or her affidavit ballot, the elector executes a separate affidavit before the Registrar of the elector's county of residence affirming the religious objection of the elector.
C. An affidavit ballot, cast by an elector with a religious objection to being photographed in a municipal election, shall not be rejected for this reason if, within five (5) business days after casting his or her affidavit ballot, the elector executes a separate affidavit before the Municipal Clerk of the elector's city of residence affirming the religious objection of the elector.

1 Miss. Code. R. 16-6.1

Miss. Code Ann. Section 23-15-7(8).