Ballots before beaches: DeSoto County prepares for March 10 primary amid vacation season

By , Daily Memphian Updated: February 16, 2026 3:24 PM CT | Published: February 16, 2026 3:24 PM CT

The Mississippi primary elections coincide with spring break, and DeSoto County officials are encouraging voters to take advantage of absentee ballots if they need that option.

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DeSoto County primary election Cindy Hyde-Smith Sarah Adlakha Kelvin Buck cliff johnson
Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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