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Declared Republican

Lynn Fitch

Attorney General

Mississippi Attorney General. Announced a 2027 governor campaign on Aug. 4, 2026, joining Andy Gipson and Philip Gunn in the declared Republican field. Campaign proposals remain claims to assess against governing records and policy detail.

Why this ranking: Announced her Republican governor campaign on Aug. 4, 2026. Public declaration is distinct from ballot qualification.

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Is Lynn Fitch running for Mississippi governor in 2027?

Yes. Lynn Fitch is in the declared Mississippi governor field right now. Mississippi Attorney General. Announced a 2027 governor campaign on Aug. 4, 2026, joining Andy Gipson and Philip Gunn in the declared Republican field. Campaign proposals remain claims to assess against governing records and policy detail.

Why this ranking: Lynn Fitch clears the declared threshold because there is a formal campaign launch or explicit public candidacy on the record, not just donor-room chatter.

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Status note: Announced her Republican governor campaign on Aug. 4, 2026. Public declaration is distinct from ballot qualification.

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