2027 Mississippi gubernatorial election
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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 term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Candidates
Declared
- Andy Gipson, agriculture and commerce commissioner of Mississippi (2018–present)[1]
- Philip Gunn, former speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives (2012–2024)[2]
- Shad White, state auditor of Mississippi (2018–present)[3]
Publicly expressed interest
- Thomas Duff, businessman (may run as an independent)[4][5][6]
- Delbert Hosemann, lieutenant governor of Mississippi (2020–present)[7]
Potential
- Lynn Fitch, attorney general of Mississippi (2020–present)[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)[9]
- David McRae, treasurer of Mississippi (2020–present)[9]
Declined
- Michael Watson, secretary of state of Mississippi (2020–present)[6] (running for lieutenant governor)[10]
Polling
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
- Brandon Presley, former Mississippi Public Service Commissioner (2008–2024) and nominee for governor in 2023[12]