Welcome to The Homestretch, a daily blog featuring the most comprehensive coverage of the 2023 Mississippi governor’s race. This page, curated by the Mississippi Today politics team, will feature the biggest storylines of the 2023 governor’s race at 7 a.m. every day between now and the Nov. 7 election.
Incumbent Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and his Democratic challenger Brandon Presley are furiously sprinting to the Nov. 7 election.
The race, according to political operatives on both sides, is very much still in question. Many believe a Nov. 28 runoff might be needed. Republicans may not be motivated, while the Democratic nominee is courting a big base turnout.
Just 16 days out, here are the biggest storylines to date.
Headlines From The Trail
Republican, Democratic operatives on high alert for first governor’s race runoff in state history
Donald Trump was Tate Reeves’ silver bullet in 2019 governor’s race. Not this year.
Should Tate Reeves be concerned about Republican voter enthusiasm?
It’s official: Democrat Brandon Presley fulfills promise to campaign in all 82 counties
Despite vows of ‘debates,’ there will be only one for Mississippi governor race
At Jackson State homecoming, Brandon Presley pledges to advocate for Mississippi HBCUs
Democrat Brandon Presley outraises GOP Gov. Tate Reeves in home stretch
‘Let’s Go Brandon’: Why Democrats are hoping for an upset in Mississippi
Gov. Reeves used state plane for Mardi Gras party and family trip to coast
Competitive gubernatorial stretch run still favors GOP incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves
Analysts explain why Louisiana Governor’s race isn’t good predictor of what’s to come in Mississippi
Republicans hope Landry’s Louisiana win bodes well for governors’ races in Mississippi, Kentucky
Beware: National reporters, here to cover Mississippi governor’s race, are out for blood