DHS Secretary Mullin Addresses State Election Officials

Why it matters locally: While details are not yet available, any directives or recommendations from the Department of Homeland Security regarding election security would directly influence the procedures and operations of election officials across Mississippi's 82 counties.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin addressed state election officials on Friday. Mullin's statements occurred after a speech delivered by former President Donald Trump. The specific details of Secretary Mullin's communication to state election officials concerned their roles and responsibilities regarding elections. His remarks followed earlier comments made by former President Trump, which also touched upon the topic of elections. No further details regarding the nature of the communication or the content of the former President's speech were immediately available.