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MS Governor Race
Mississippi election desk Fast, source-linked coverage of the 2027 race
Direct answer

Can Tate Reeves run again? No. Mississippi's two-election limit keeps him off the 2027 ballot.

Reeves still matters to the 2027 governor race because candidates will run on, around, or against his record. But the eligibility answer is clean: he cannot run for governor again in 2027.

The source-backed answer

Article 5, Section 116 of the Mississippi Constitution says the governor holds office for four years and that "No person shall be elected Governor more than twice." It also says a person who served more than two years of another person's term may be elected governor only once.

Tate Reeves was elected governor in 2019 and re-elected in 2023. Under that two-election rule, he is not an eligible 2027 governor candidate. That is why this site treats him as context and treats the 2027 contest as an open-seat race.

What this means for 2027

  • No incumbent on the ballot: the field is not organized around a Reeves re-election campaign.
  • More room for candidate sorting: Republicans, Democrats, donors, and validators have to choose a new nominee.
  • Reeves still shapes the race: his record, vetoes, appointments, and endorsements can still affect the campaign.

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FAQ

Can Tate Reeves run for governor again in 2027?

No. Tate Reeves cannot run for Mississippi governor again in 2027 because Mississippi Constitution Article 5, Section 116 says no person shall be elected governor more than twice. Reeves was elected governor in 2019 and re-elected in 2023, so the 2027 race is an open-seat race.

Is Tate Reeves still relevant to the 2027 race?

Yes, but as context. Reeves can still influence the race through his governing record, public positioning, and possible endorsements. He is not listed as an eligible 2027 candidate.

Sources

  1. Mississippi Constitution, Article 5, Section 116 — Official Mississippi Secretary of State PDF: governor serves four years; no person shall be elected governor more than twice; a person who served more than two years of another governor's term may be elected only once.
  2. Ballotpedia: Mississippi gubernatorial election, 2027 — Lists Tate Reeves as unable to run for re-election due to term limits.