The Marshall Project - Jackson will host an informative event on voting rights in Mississippi, including for people affected by the criminal justice system. The event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at the Two Mississippi Museums, 222 North St. in Jackson, from 6-8 p.m.
Despite common misconceptions, almost all individuals accused or convicted of a crime in Mississippi retain their right to vote, even from jail or prison. This discussion will focus on voter eligibility, the registration process, and how incarcerated individuals can cast their ballots in the upcoming November presidential election.
The event is co-sponsored by the Alpha Epsilon Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and The Alluvial Collective.
Confirmed speakers include Caleb Bedillion of The Marshall Project - Jackson, Waikinya Clanton of the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Mississippi office, Brooke Floyd of the People’s Advocacy Institute, Mississippi state Rep. Timaka James-Jones, and Chauncey Spears of The Alluvial Collective.
The Marshall Project will also preview the second season of its acclaimed video series, Inside Story. Developed by formerly incarcerated people, the series examines the realities of the criminal justice system.
For more information, please contact Marlon A. Walker, The Marshall Project’s managing editor for local initiatives.
Illustration by Jarett Sitter for The Marshall Project