Two women sit behind a table at a Freedom Vote, a mock election designed to include African-Americans who were unable to register to vote and would be a truer reflection of how Mississippi would vote. Freedom Votes were held on October 30 and 31, and November 1 and 2. A box on the table has the words: 'Freedom Vote' written on it.

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