Tate Reeves has won the Mississippi gubernatorial race
The state of Mississippi has a new governor. Tate Reeves has won the Gubernatorial race. He won with 53% of the votes.
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Gubernatorial candidates Hood and Reeves face off in debate
The two major party candidates for Mississippi governor went head to head tonight for their second governor’s debate in less than a week. Hosted by WCBI in Columbus, Democrat Jim Hood and Republican Tate Reeves went back and forth on…
Judge to hear case about Mississippi election process
Less than a month before we elect a new Governor of Mississippi, a federal judge will hear arguments Friday in a lawsuit challenging our state's process of electing leaders, something critics say is designed to thwart black political power. While…
Tate Reeves has won the Republican nomination for governor
Tate Reeves has won the Republican nomination for Governor. Reeves won with 55.88 percent of the vote. He will face Democrat Jim Hood in the general election on November 5th.
PRIMARY RUNOFF: Polls open Tuesday from 7 AM – 7 PM
Besides the race for the republican nomination for governor, there are several other races of interest that will be on the ballot.
Democrat Candidate Jim Hood Issues Debate Challenge to Winner of Republican Runoff
The winner of Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial runoff will face Democrat Jim Hood, who easily won the party's nomination in the state's primaries earlier this month. Hood has just issued a request for at least three debates with the winner of…
Governor election recap
Fourth-term Attorney General Jim Hood has defeated seven rivals to become the Democratic nominee for Mississippi governor. On the Republican side, second term Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves faces a runoff in three weeks against former State Supreme Court Chief Justice…
Mississippi Governor Race: Hood Wins Democratic Nomination; Republicans Head to Runoff
There will be a runoff to determine the Republican candidate for governor
Over 46,000 Absentee Ballots Requested for Primary Election
The deadline for casting absentee ballots wrapped up Monday at 5 pm, and the final overall count on their return is not yet in.
It’s Primary Election Day! Here’s What You Need to Know
Polls open at 7 am and if you plan to vote, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Republican gubernatorial candidates address voters at the Neshoba County Fair
Yesterday was a big day at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia! It was Coastal Mississippi Day as well as the day gubernatorial candidate gave political speeches to fairgoers. The Neshoba County Fair is a staple in our state as…
Gubernatorial candidates speak at Neshoba County Fair
The clock is ticking on the campaign trail for candidates before the primary election next Tuesday. One of the major positions up for grabs is governor. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood visited the Neshoba County Fair today, where many of the…
Mississippi Primaries One Week Out: Major State Races on Ballot
The Mississippi primaries are just seven days away. As always, voters can cast ballots for only one party, along the same party line, in the state’s primaries. The candidate who wins each race with a 50-percent plus one vote will…
Republican governor candidates face off in televised debate
Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, former Supreme Court Justice Bill Waller Jr. and State Representative Robert Foster are all hoping to secure the GOP spot for Mississippi governor. They faced each other in a debate in Jackson earlier this evening. The…
Mississippi Republican Candidates for Governor Prepare for Televised Debate
Who will be the state's next governor? We voters will soon be casting our ballots to determine who will take over Mississippi's top political positions in the upcoming primaries - just over a week away, on Tuesday, August 6th. For…
Second candidate: No solo meeting with any woman not his wife
A second man running for Mississippi governor says he won't meet alone with a woman who isn't his wife, even in a professional setting. Former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Bill Waller Jr. says he tries to have at least one…
Governor Candidate Bill Waller Jr. to Speak on Coast Thursday
Republican candidate for governor Bill Waller Jr. is set to speak in Biloxi on Thursday. The candidate will attend the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents Candidate's Forum at 11:30 a.m. in the Magnolia Ballroom at the Beau Rivage Resort and…
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves kicks off campaign
Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves visited the Coast, kicking off his 2019 GOP gubernatorial campaign. Several lawmakers and residents gathered at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in support of candidate Tate Reeves. He discussed why he believes he’s the right…
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves announces run for governor
Mississippi Republican Lt. Governor Tate Reeves has filed to run for governor. Reeves submitted qualifying papers Thursday at the state Republican headquarters. Governor Phil Bryant cannot seek a third term. Republican State Rep. Robert Foster of Hernando announced last month…
Jim Hood announces gubernatorial campaign
Mississippi’s democratic attorney general is launching his 2019 campaign for governor by criticizing the Republican-led legislature for enacting corporate tax cuts. Jim Hood is the only Democrat currently holding statewide office in Mississippi. He announced his gubernatorial campaign today in…
Attorney General Jim Hood to run for governor
The only Democrat holding statewide office in Mississippi says he will run for governor in 2019. Fourth-term Attorney General Jim Hood said in a statement today that he will announce his candidacy Wednesday in his hometown of Houston, Mississippi. He…
Governor Seeking Federal Disaster Help
Governor Phil Bryant is trying to get to Mississippi counties federal disaster assistance. Yesterday Governor Bryant officially requested President Donald Trump declares the April 30th tornadoes in homes and Montgomery counties Disasters. Bryant also asks Trump to approve assistance to…
The Best Way To Help Is To Be Patient
With the catastrophic damage creating a state of emergency in Hattiesburg, Governor Phil Bryant has a special message for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. While the widespread damage is being assessed and emergency response agencies are organizing their relief efforts, state…
State Of The State Address
While President Donald Trump will be front and center on Friday for his inauguration, Governor Phil Bryant will be taking the stage later today for his state of the state address. With the 2017 legislative session well under way, Governor…