Mississippi 2027 governor’s race

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What states could try to redistrict and add more GOP seats for the 2026 midterms after Supreme Court decision

CBS News put Mississippi in the national post-Callais redistricting watch, noting Reeves’ 21-day special-session timetable points to May 20 while also flagging the open question of whether congressional redistricting could be added to a call that was initially framed around state Supreme Court districts.

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  • Tate Reeves Context only · Incumbent governor · Republican
  • Shad White Credible contender · State auditor · Republican
  • Jason White Credible contender · House speaker · Republican
  • Delbert Hosemann Credible contender · Lieutenant governor · Republican
  • Brandon Presley Credible contender · Former Public Service Commissioner · Democratic

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