2027 Mississippi gubernatorial election

For related races, see 2027 United States gubernatorial elections.

2027 Mississippi gubernatorial election

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Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent Governor Tate Reeves Republican

The 2027 Mississippi gubernatorial election will be held on November 2, 2027. Incumbent Republican Governor Tate Reeves will be ineligible to run for re-election, as the Constitution of Mississippi prohibits the state's governors from serving a third term.

Republican primary

Candidates

Publicly expressed interest

• Thomas Duff, businessman (may run as an independent) ^{[1] [2] [3]}
• Delbert Hosemann, incumbent lieutenant governor (2020–present) ^{[4] [1]}
• Shad White, Mississippi state auditor (2018–present) ^{[1] [5] [6]}

Potential

• Lynn Fitch, attorney general of Mississippi (2020–present) ^[7]
• Andy Gipson, agriculture and commerce commissioner of Mississippi (2018–present) ^[1]
• Philip Gunn, former speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives (2012–2024) ^[8]
• Trent Kelly, U.S. representative for Mississippi's 1st congressional district (2015–present) ^[8]
• David McRae, treasurer of Mississippi (2020–present) ^[8]
• Michael Watson, secretary of state of Mississippi (2020–present) ^[3]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Potential

• Brandon Presley, former Mississippi Public Service Commissioner (2008–2024) and Democratic nominee for governor in 2023 ^[9]

Independents

Candidates

Publicly expressed interest

• Thomas Duff, businessman (may run as a Republican) ^{[1] [2] [3]}

References

1. Salter, Sid (August 7, 2024). "The 2027 governor's race is shaping up as an echo of the hard-fought 1987 elections". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
2. Harrison, Bobby (June 23, 2024). "An independent path might be easiest if Thomas Duff runs for governor". Mississippi Today. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
3. Harrison, Bobby; Pender, Geoff; Vance, Taylor (August 12, 2024). "Podcast: Is anyone not running for Mississippi governor in 2027?". Mississippi Today. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
4. Vance, Taylor (January 9, 2024). "Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann is considering running for governor in 2027". Mississippi Today. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
5. Latino, Russ (January 5, 2024). "Was the first salvo in the 2027 race for Governor launched late Friday afternoon?". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
6. McLaughlin, Grant. "Will Shad White, Delbert Hosemann run for Mississippi governor in 2027? See what they said". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved January 1, 2025. 'I am seriously considering running for governor,' White said briefly.
7. Kittredge, Brett (January 17, 2023). "Who will emerge to lead in 2027?". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
8. Latino, Russ (August 4, 2024). "Visions of sugar plums as 2027 race for governor starts". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
9. Harrison, Bobby (November 9, 2023). "Brandon Presley is not ruling out another campaign for governor". Mississippi Today. Retrieved November 12, 2023.