For related races, see 2027 United States gubernatorial elections.
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The 2027 Mississippi gubernatorial election will be held on November 2, 2027. Incumbent Republican Governor Tate Reeves will be ineligible to run for re-election, as the Constitution of Mississippi prohibits the state's governors from serving a third term.
Republican primary
Candidates
Publicly expressed interest
- Thomas Duff, businessman (may run as an independent)
- Delbert Hosemann, incumbent lieutenant governor (2020–present)
- Shad White, Mississippi state auditor (2018–present)
Potential
- Lynn Fitch, attorney general of Mississippi (2020–present)
- Andy Gipson, agriculture and commerce commissioner of Mississippi (2018–present)
- Philip Gunn, former speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives (2012–2024)
- Trent Kelly, U.S. representative for Mississippi's 1st congressional district (2015–present)
- David McRae, treasurer of Mississippi (2020–present)
- Michael Watson, secretary of state of Mississippi (2020–present)
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
- Brandon Presley, former Mississippi Public Service Commissioner (2008–2024) and Democratic nominee for governor in 2023
Independents
Candidates
Publicly expressed interest
- Thomas Duff, businessman (may run as a Republican)
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Harrison, Bobby (June 23, 2024). "An independent path might be easiest if Thomas Duff runs for governor". Mississippi Today. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- Vance, Taylor (January 9, 2024). "Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann is considering running for governor in 2027". Mississippi Today. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- Latino, Russ (January 5, 2024). "Was the first salvo in the 2027 race for Governor launched late Friday afternoon?". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- McLaughlin, Grant. "Will Shad White, Delbert Hosemann run for Mississippi governor in 2027? See what they said". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
'I am seriously considering running for governor,' White said briefly.
- Kittredge, Brett (January 17, 2023). "Who will emerge to lead in 2027?". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Latino, Russ (August 4, 2024). "Visions of sugar plums as 2027 race for governor starts". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- Harrison, Bobby (November 9, 2023). "Brandon Presley is not ruling out another campaign for governor". Mississippi Today. Retrieved November 12, 2023.