Tate Reeves sworn in as governor of Mississippi

Governor Reeves was sworn in this morning to begin his second term in office on the steps of the state capitol.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has been inaugurated for his second term. The 49-year-old Republican took the oath of office Tuesday.

Using the theme “Mississippi Forever,” he said he wants to curb the trend of young people leaving the state to pursue careers elsewhere.

Reeves received nearly 51% of the vote to defeat Democrat Brandon Presley with nearly 48%. An independent candidate got just over 1%.