2027 Mississippi gubernatorial election
November 2, 2027
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The 2027 Mississippi gubernatorial election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the next governor of Mississippi. Incumbent Republican Governor Tate Reeves is ineligible to run for re-election after serving two full terms.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Andy Gipson, agriculture and commerce commissioner of Mississippi (2018–present)[1]
- Shad White, state auditor of Mississippi (2018–present)[2]
Publicly expressed interest
- Thomas Duff, businessman (may run as an independent)[3][4][5]
- Delbert Hosemann, Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi (2020–present)[6]
Potential
- Lynn Fitch, Attorney General of Mississippi (2020–present)[7]
- Philip Gunn, former speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives (2012–2024)[8]
- Gregg Harper, former U.S. representative for Mississippi's 3rd congressional district (2009–2019)[1]
- Trent Kelly, U.S. representative for Mississippi's 1st congressional district (2015–present)[8]
- David McRae, treasurer of Mississippi (2020–present)[8]
- Michael Watson, secretary of state of Mississippi (2020–present)[5]
Polling
Hypothetical polling
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
- Brandon Presley, former Mississippi Public Service Commissioner (2008–2024) and nominee for governor in 2023[10]
Independents
Candidates
Publicly expressed interest
- Thomas Duff, businessman (may run as a Republican)[3][4][5]
General election
Polling
Hypothetical polling
Notes
References
- ^ a b Pender, Geoff (June 11, 2025). "Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson announces run for Mississippi governor in '27". Mississippi Today. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ Elliott, Dave (December 10, 2025). "State Auditor Shad White announces run for governor". WXXV News 25. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b Harrison, Bobby (June 23, 2024). "An independent path might be easiest if Thomas Duff runs for governor". Mississippi Today. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ Kittredge, Brett (January 17, 2023). "Who will emerge to lead in 2027?". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ a b c Latino, Russ (August 4, 2024). "Visions of sugar plums as 2027 race for governor starts". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ a b "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
- Official campaign websites