2027 Mississippi gubernatorial election
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November 2, 2027
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The 2027 Mississippi gubernatorial election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the governor of Mississippi. Incumbent Republican governor Tate Reeves is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Republican primary
[edit source]Candidates
[edit source]Declared
[edit source]- Lynn Fitch, attorney general of Mississippi (2020–present)[1]
- Andy Gipson, agriculture and commerce commissioner of Mississippi (2018–present)[2]
- Philip Gunn, former speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives (2012–2024)[3]
- Shad White, state auditor of Mississippi (2018–present)[4]
Publicly expressed interest
[edit source]- Thomas Duff, businessman (may run as an independent)[5][6][7]
- Delbert Hosemann, lieutenant governor of Mississippi (2020–present)[8]
Potential
[edit source]- Gregg Harper, former U.S. representative for Mississippi's 3rd congressional district (2009–2019)[2]
- Trent Kelly, U.S. representative for Mississippi's 1st congressional district (2015–present)[9]
- David McRae, treasurer of Mississippi (2020–present)[9]
Declined
[edit source]Endorsements
[edit source]Lynn Fitch
- Organizations
Polling
[edit source]Democratic primary
[edit source]Candidates
[edit source]Potential
[edit source]- Brandon Presley, former Mississippi public service commissioner (2008–2024) and nominee for governor in 2023[13]
Independents
[edit source]Candidates
[edit source]Publicly expressed interest
[edit source]- Thomas Duff, businessman (may run as a Republican)[5][6][7]
General election
[edit source]Polling
[edit source]Notes
[edit source]- Partisan clients
References
[edit source]- ↑ Anhuci, Bea. "Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announces run for governor". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- 1 2 Pender, Geoff (June 11, 2025). "Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson announces run for Mississippi governor in '27". Mississippi Today. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ↑ Vance, Taylor (April 14, 2026). "Ex-House Speaker Philip Gunn enters governor's race, pledging tax reform and job growth". Mississippi Today. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
- ↑ Elliott, Dave (December 10, 2025). "State Auditor Shad White announces run for governor". WXXV News 25. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- 1 2 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.
- 1 2 Harrison, Bobby (June 23, 2024). "An independent path might be easiest if Thomas Duff runs for governor". Mississippi Today. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- 1 2 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.
- ↑ Corder, Frank (May 13, 2025). "Hosemann expects he'll run for Governor in 2027". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- 1 2 Latino, Russ (August 4, 2024). "Visions of sugar plums as 2027 race for governor starts". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ↑ Anhuci, Bea. "MS Sec of State Michael Watson announces lieutenant governor run". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ↑ Dannenfelser, Marjorie (August 5, 2026). "Leading Nat'l Pro-Life Group Endorses Lynn Fitch, Hero of Dobbs Supreme Court Victory, for Governor run". Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- 1 2 "Mississippi SW" (PDF). yes. every kid. Foundation. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
- ↑ Harrison, Bobby (November 9, 2023). "Brandon Presley is not ruling out another campaign for governor". Mississippi Today. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
External links
[edit source]- Official campaign websites
