Mississippi 2027 governor’s race

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What lived and died in the 2026 Mississippi legislative session

This is the cleanest fresh catch-up item for the race file: the regular session closed with a budget in place but major fights still unresolved on teacher pay, PERS, taxes, and broader governing priorities — exactly the kind of end-of-session ledger that shapes how 2027 candidates will frame competence, leverage, and unfinished business.

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  • Tate Reeves Context only · Incumbent governor · Republican
  • Delbert Hosemann Credible contender · Lieutenant governor · Republican
  • Jason White Credible contender · House speaker · Republican
  • Lynn Fitch Declared candidate · Attorney General · Republican
  • Shad White Credible contender · State auditor · Republican

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