Reeves, 48, the former Lt. The three-part map lets you view the current governors by party, make a forecast for the 2023-2024 gubernatorial elections, and see the 2025 map by party based on those predictions. How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question? font-size: 0.9em; (AP) Mississippi Gov. One-term Republican Incumbent Delbert Hosemann was elected in 2019 with 60% of the vote. If two or three of these candidates ran, the GOP primary could be considered a toss-up. padding-bottom: 7px; [3], The Mayor of Anguilla, Democrat Larry Bradford, is challenging White in the general election. Mississippi state law stipulates that an individual can only participate in a party's primary if he or she "intends to support the nominations made in the primary" in which he or she participates. font-size: 12px; } } .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { (Commissioner Brandon Presley Facebook). The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.6 percentage points, making the two declared candidates statistically tied 10 months out from the November election. .election_results_text { Editorial cartoons and photo essays are not included under the Creative Commons license and therefore do not have the "Republish This Story" button option. } [3], Four-term Democratic Incumbent Brandon Presley was re-elected unopposed in 2019. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Thats because in 1890, Mississippi political leaders wrote the state constitution and added a provision that required candidates for statewide office do two things: 1) win a majority of the popular vote, and 2) win a majority of the states House of Representatives districts. .non_result_row div { width: 50%; "Well, I would tell you that Republican primary voters are going to vote for a conservative," Reeves said. United States Speaking English. Gov. .results_row td:first-child { font-weight: 300; Also, 29% of Democrats who responded said they planned to vote in the Republican primary on Aug. 8, and 77% of Democratic voters surveyed say they want someone else other than Reeves. Since the COVID-19 public health emergency started in 2020, Mississippi has allowed a full year of postpartum coverage, although many patients have said the state did little to let them know the coverage remained after the usual two months. The filing deadline was February 1, 2023. height: 100%; We believe that an informed Mississippi is a better Mississippi. .race_header.green { } height: 22px; The other Senate bills in recent years have died in the House because of Gunns opposition. (Dylan Hollingsworth/Bloomberg via Getty Images). Any amount helps us keep producing quality journalism for Mississippi. .race_footer { Look for the "Republish This Story" button underneath each story. Even if Reeves ran first or second on Election Day, a runoff with the other top vote-getter would be far from a guaranteed victory for the incumbent. background-color: #f9d334; font-size: 12px; . } . text-align: center; padding:7px 8px 8px; text-align: left !important; .votebox-results-cell--number { text-align: center; max-width: 600px; display: inline-block; Takethequiz. The U.S. House of Representatives elections in Mississippi were on November 8, 2022. background-color: #f9d334; For more dates, please see the elections calendar. padding-left: 0; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { The poll also showed that 57% of voters would prefer "someone else" over Reeves in the November election, compared to 33% who support the governor. height: 50px; It is not courageous; it is craven political theater.. Ballotpedia's coverage extends to all elections on the federal level, all gubernatorial, state legislative, statewide ballot measure, and statewide judicial elections, as well as many other types of state executive offices. The 2023 Mississippi gubernatorial election will take place on November 7, 2023 to choose the governor of Mississippi. .votebox_bp_logo { Reeves has faced heavy criticism for his poor handling of the Jackson water crisis and for his ties to a welfare corruption scandal, and has the worst approval ratings of any Republican governor in the country. font-weight: 300; } He has announced that he is seeking re-election,[3] and is running unopposed in the Republican Primary.[4][3]. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { A voter must be at least 18 years old by Election Day. House Speaker Philip Gunn, a Republican, has not said whether the House will consider that bill. width: 100% !important; If you share our stories on social media, please tag us in your posts using. 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Bennie Thompson endorses Brandon Presley in governor's race", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2023_Mississippi_gubernatorial_election&oldid=1142539665, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Bob Hickingbottom, political consultant and, Gregory Wash, songwriter and candidate for governor in, Shuwaski Young, political organizer and nominee for, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 00:14. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Reeves, who often refers to himself as a numbers guy, expressed skepticism Sunday as he staked out his new position on longer postpartum Medicaid coverage. } Special elections also will take place during the year. .results_row { Adam has covered politics and state government for Mississippi Today since February 2016. 2023 iSideWith.com. position: relative; If youre not able to add the byline, please include a line at the top of the story that reads: This story was originally published by Mississippi Today and include our website, You cannot republish our editorial cartoons, photographs, illustrations or graphics without specific permission (contact our managing editor. A good year for new jobs in Mississippi in 2022 could be even better in 2023. } In the state capitals outside of the 100 largest cities, it includes coverage of mayoral, city council, and district attorney elections. background-color: #6db24f; TATE REEVES 'ECSTATIC' OVER SUPREME COURT ABORTION RULING, SAYS IT'S A 'WIN FOR LIFE', Tate Reeves, governor of Mississippi, speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas, Texas, Aug. 5, 2022. Presley, who has held a Public Service Commission office since 2003, is at a significant disadvantage in terms of statewide name identification. Tate Reeves says ousted welfare scandal lawyer had political agenda, wanted media spotlight, Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. .outer_percentage { It's a record I am proud of. } .results_text { Adam Ganucheau, as Mississippi Today's editor-in-chief, oversees the newsroom and works with the editorial team to fulfill our mission of producing high-quality journalism in the public interest. Tate Reeves (FILE)AP, By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { background-color: #dac113; .votebox { Gunn, the third-term Republican leader, has been transparent about both his disdain for Reeves and his consideration of running against him in 2023. The poll, conducted among 500 Mississippians between Jan. 21-25 by Tulchin Research, found 47% support for Presley compared to 43% support for Reeves, who is running for his second term as governor and for his sixth four-year term in state office. The governor also is promoting an economic development win as the Mississippi Legislature passed three bills to provide nearly $250 million in economic incentives to an aluminum production facility in Lowndes County, during a one-day special session in November. %%EOF .inner_percentage.Democratic { } Tate Reeves says ousted welfare scandal lawyer had political agenda, wanted media spotlight. .inner_percentage.Green { 1984 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<0B4FCEF335420B4FBAE15F2A70DA6272>]/Index[1964 47]/Info 1963 0 R/Length 107/Prev 871775/Root 1965 0 R/Size 2011/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream 23-15-1035. letter-spacing: 0.03em; font-weight: 200; Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. 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The most notable Democrat considering a gubernatorial run isBrandon Presley, the longtime northern district public service commissioner. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { As governor since January 2020 and during two previous terms as lieutenant governor, Reeves has resisted efforts to expand the scope of Medicaid and other government programs. } Mississippi governor seeks 2nd term as qualifying opens. Miss. } We do not sell or share your information with anyone. August 8, 2023: Primary All rights reserved (About Us). } padding-bottom: 8px; padding-top: 3px; That said, Flaggs is reportedly openly considering a run as an independent, citing the same constitutional changes that many mention when talking about Waller. .results_row.winner { Reeves announced his candidacy for reelection last week, telling Fox News in an interview that he intend to eliminate the state income tax if he wins a second term later this year. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. "I am particularly proud of the record investments we have made in our people through workforce development and workforce training," Reeves said. padding-top: 8px; A native of Laurel, Bobby joined our team June 2018 after working for the North Mississippi Daily Journal in Tupelo since 1984. } .votebox_legend { Unlike @tatereeves, I dont think I know more than doctors., The two Democratic leaders in the Mississippi Legislature Sen. Derrick Simmons of Greenville and Rep. Robert Johnson of Natchez criticized Reeves in a joint statement Sunday, Saying hell sign this bill if it comes to him is simply a last-ditch effort to save face on an issue that the vast majority of Mississippians support, Simmons and Johnson said of the governor. by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today February 13, 2023, This and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.. A native of Hazlehurst, Adam has worked as a staff reporter for AL.com, The Birmingham News and The Clarion-Ledger and his work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post and Atlanta Journal-Constitution. JACKSON, Miss. .inner_percentage.Democratic { .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { And, to be perfectly honest, I havent been swayed by the data that is, at best, incomplete and, at worst, often misconstrued and mischaracterized by the more government benefits no matter the cost crowd.. Before voters decided in 2020 to get rid of the constitutional provision, Mississippi lawmakers first had to place the issue on the ballot. } Tate Reeves filed Tuesday to seek reelection, marking the first day candidates for state and local offices can submit qualifying papers for the 2023. 2023 United States gubernatorial elections, Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, "Mississippi Republican Gov. [1] Primary elections will be held on August 8.[2]. padding-bottom: 8px; width: 100%; U.S. President | Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. We led the charge to overturn Roe. Full Forecast . [3][4], Republican Mitch Young, a former US Navy Petty Officer and Candidate for Governor in 2015 has announced a primary challenge against Chaney. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has pledged to sign a bill into law that would ensure Medicaid coverage for twelve months of postpartum expenses for the state's mothers . Tate Reeves straddling fences, catching flak from all quarters", "Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson announces re-election bid for 2023", "House in limbo as Speaker Philip Gunn weighs run for governor", "Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn announces he will not run for reelection", "Bill Waller Jr. 'strongly considering' a primary challenge of Gov. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { margin-top: 1em; Tate Reeves has faced a litany of unprecedented problems in his first term as Mississippi governor: a bitter fight for power with legislative leaders, turmoil and scandal within multiple state agencies, consistent staff turnover, costly natural disasters, and a life-disrupting pandemic. We will always clearly report on a polls methodology and note any concerns with the provided data shown. .votebox-results-metadata { position: relative; Mississippi is one of 11 states that have not approved that broader expansion. The primary was scheduled for June 7, 2022, and a primary runoff was scheduled for June 28, 2022. } padding-left: 0; This section lists major events in the post-2020 census redistricting cycle in reverse chronological order. Tennessee Gov. To learn more about our cartoon syndication services. width: 100%; The Mississippi Senate on Feb. 7 passed a bill to allow a full year of postpartum Medicaid coverage, as it has in previous years. } He has not publicly changed his opposition to a broader expansion of Medicaid coverage to working people with low-wage jobs that dont provide private insurance. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. He also writes a weekly news analysis which is co-published in newspapers statewide. Mississippi Elections for Statewide offices and Congress Primary: Tuesday 7 June 2022 US House CDs 2, 3, and 3 Republican Runoffs: Tuesday 28 June 2022 . Fresh off a 2022 in which Mississippi is touting the lowest unemployment rate in the states history, Republican Gov. .votebox-scroll-container { background: #4c4c4c; The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission ofiSideWith.com. Gov. Reeves has appointed himself commander in chief of the cover-up.. Despite speculation numerous times over the years, Presley has not yet sought any office higher than the public service commission. MISSISSIPPI GOV. margin-bottom: 0px; Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. In that announcement, Gunn said his time as a public servant was not over. Whoops! Please reload the page and try again. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Presley, who speaks with a deep country drawl and is an actual relative of Elvis, is a native of northeast Mississippi, the other region of the state where Reeves has performed well. Waller ran as a Republican in 2019 but following changes to the state's election laws there has been speculation that if he were to run, he may do so as an independent. padding-bottom: 3px; Apply today! Tate Reeves, governor of Mississippi, speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas, Texas, Aug. 5, 2022. Once you create your forecast, you can use the buttons below . The Elections That Will Matter in 2023. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary. Black voters, who typically vote Democratic in Mississippi, comprised 33.9% of the polls participants. In his January gubernatorial campaign announcement, Presley panned Reeves for his involvement in the scandal, including that Reeves personal trainer, Paul Lacoste, improperly received more than $1 million in welfare funds. Box 136 Jackson, MS 39205 601-576-2550 Elections Hotline: 800-829-6786 We're dedicated to keeping Mississippians informed with our thorough reporting. ", "King won't seek 4th term on Mississippi transport commission", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2023_Mississippi_elections&oldid=1140455838, 2023 elections in the United States by state, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 04:07. } We prefer Author Name, Mississippi Today in the byline. } } This means that for the first time in 133 years, an independent candidate will have an absolutely real shot at winning statewide office. } .votebox_legend { This happened at least once in state history in 1999, when the majority Democratic House seated Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ronnie Musgrove over Republican candidate Mike Parker. Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the U.S., and about 60% of births in Mississippi are to women covered by Medicaid. In-person absentee voting is permitted. That leaves 67% of the remaining vote for Reeves, whose unfavorability in recent polls has been in the mid-30s. We center readers in everything we do, informingand engagingMississippians through reporting, podcasts, events and online communities. font-weight: 300; } Tate Reeves' low poll numbers could embolden opposition in 2023", "Number of election qualifiers has trickled as 5 p.m. deadline approaches today", "Gov. For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article. } .votebox { $(".toggle-button").click(function(e){ Nonetheless, some consider the race to have the potential to become competitive. Ten percent of respondents were undecided. August 29, 2023: Primary runoff [4], One-term Republican Incumbent Dane Maxwell was elected in 2019 with 62.6% of the vote. The 2023 Mississippi elections will take place on November 7, 2023, with the primary on August 8. Tate Reeves inspired welfare payment targeted in civil suit, texts show, Gov. [4], Bailey's 2019 Democratic Opponent, now-State Representative DeKeither Stamps, is facing him again in a rematch. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; A Reeves campaign spokesman downplayed the poll's findings. Our stories may appear on pages with ads, but not ads specifically sold against our stories. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). top: 2px; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Legal Statement. top: -1px; .results_row td { Governor, was accompanied by his wife, Elee, as he submitted paperwork to the Mississippi Republican headquarters in Downtown Jackson for the 2023 election. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. But in 2020, after the murder of George Floyd and as the Black Lives Matter movement gripped the nation, an overwhelming 79% of Mississippi voters elected to remove this provision from the constitution. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Chris Pandolfo is a writer for Fox News Digital. Pigott said his efforts were solely to recover public fundsthathave been misspent. .non_result_row { [4], Republicans Shane Quick (who ran against Hosemann in 2019) and Tiffany Longino have filed for the race,[3] as has Democrat D. Ryan Grover, a former candidate for the Oxford Board of Aldermans. .race_header.republican { The general runoff election is November 28, 2023. padding-bottom: 0px; Tate Reeves, governor of Mississippi, speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, Texas, Aug. 5, 2022. display: inline-block; School districts | They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. font-style: italic; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { border: 1px solid #999; display: block; "We told people in 2019 that we were going to see per capita incomes go up and we have seen per capita incomes go up. Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Mississippi. letter-spacing: .04em; } .votebox-scroll-container { text-align: center; The filing deadline was February 1, 2023. [1] Primary elections will be held on August 8. display: inline; display: inline-block; $(".toggle-section:eq("+index+")").show(); margin-bottom:16px; vertical-align: middle; "Mississippians want someone new in the Governors office," said Presley, a four-term Public Service Commissioner, former mayor of Nettleton, and distant cousin of rock icon Elvis Presley. font-style: italic; Brandon Presley, a state utility regulator now running for governor as a Democrat, said Thursday on Twitter that Reeves doesnt have the guts to push postpartum care for mothers., You would think His Majesty would be able to persuade the Legislature to do the right thing, Presley wrote. } [4] Lee Green received 39.2% of the vote in 2019. Presley has announced that he will not run for a fifth term, instead opting to run for Governor.[10]. Legal Statement. text-align: center; Please reload the page and try again. | display: block; As he seeks re-election to serve as the states governor, Tate Reeves says he is looking to build on the work he has done during his tenure in the Mississippi governors mansion. A quick glance at recent statewide election results in the Bluegrass State would give the sense that Democratic Gov. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. font-size: 0.9em; position: absolute; News U.S. Bobby has a bachelor's in American Studies from the University of Southern Mississippi and has received multiple awards from the Mississippi Press Association, including the Bill Minor Best Investigative/In-depth Reporting and Best Commentary Column. } } .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { background-color: #003388; A surprising new poll shows Mississippi Democrats within striking distance of capturing the governor's mansion in the 2023 gubernatorial election. His biggest problem was not a problem four years ago. We have to love them. position: relative; overflow-y: hidden; } As for guesses on who the top two vote-getters would be, no one could confidently predict that Reeves would even land in the top two. Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2023, Mississippi gubernatorial election, 2023 (August 8 Democratic primary), Mississippi gubernatorial election, 2023 (August 8 Republican primary). Our stories may appear on pages with ads, but not ads specifically sold against our stories. max-width: 75px; [4], One-term Republican Incumbent John Caldwell was elected in 2019 with 63.2% of the vote. } Key Background Presleya moderate. All rights reserved. LOGIN Subscribe for $1. display: inline-block; This page provides information on the 2023 elections in Mississippi, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions. max-height: 580px; overflow-y: hidden; overflow-y: auto; margin-top: 16px; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Lieutenant Governor 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2019, 2023 : Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. by Bobby Harrison January 5, 2023 Delbert Hosemann filed qualifying papers Thursday at the state Republican Party headquarters to seek a second term as lieutenant governor. READ MORE: Gov. However, this is generally considered an unenforceable requirement. Gov. Fresh off a 2022 in which Mississippi is touting the lowest unemployment rate in the state's history, Republican Gov. The lowest percentage any modern Democrat has pulled in a governors race was Robert Gray in 2015, who garnered 33% despite no political experience and virtually no name ID. } Click here and let us know. Politics Mississippi Governor GOP. A significant number of Republican respondents, 33%, said they would prefer someone other than Reeves, as did a majority of Independents (67%). Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Founded in 2016 as the states first nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom, Mississippi Todays roots in Capitol coverage have grown to encompass a myriad of beats beyond politics and policy, including education, public health, justice, environment, equity, and, yes, sports. 2023 Mississippi House of Representatives election, 2023 Mississippi lieutenant gubernatorial election, "Press Releases & Columns | Michael Watson Secretary of state", "The field is set for 2023 Elections in Mississippi. font-size: 20px; left: 0px; } Voters elected four candidates to serve in the U.S. House, one from each of the state's four U.S. House districts. candidate to announce a run for governor, he'll be the subject of campaign spending reports. . .votebox-results-cell--check { } There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. According to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, the Magnolia State is slated for even more growth in 2023 with an expected 3.8% growth rate or more than 44,000 jobs to be added to the economy. The Mississippi Today/Siena College Research Institute poll surveyed 821 registered voters from Jan. 8-12. 100% remote. } $(".toggle-section").first().show(); Poll: Majority of Mississippi voters prefer new governor in 2023 by Bobby Harrison January 19, 2023 Gov. margin-bottom:16px; Feb. 1 is the qualifying deadline for an election that will include statewide offices . padding-bottom: 3px; Among the races to watch are governors' contests in Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi and mayoral elections in Chicago and Philadelphia. Reeves, 48, the former Lt. [1] All executive offices in the state up for election, as well as all 52 seats of the Mississippi State Senate, all 122 seats in the Mississippi House of Representatives, and many local offices. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; var RLQ = RLQ || []; RLQ.push( function () { Hosemann announced his reelection bid before an overflow crowd in the party headquarters conference room. Ballotpedia research conducted December 26, 2013, through January 3, 2014, researching and analyzing various state websites and codes.