Tate Reeves

Tate Reeves (Republican Party) is the Governor of Mississippi. He assumed office on January 14, 2020. His current term ends on January 11, 2028.

Reeves (Republican Party) ran for re-election for Governor of Mississippi. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Reeves' official website described him as "a conservative leader who has focused on the principles of guarding taxpayers’ dollars, improving educational opportunity, and growing new careers so that the state’s best and brightest can stay and raise their families at home."^[1] During the 2022 legislative session, Reeves signed what the Associated Press called the state's largest-ever tax cut into law.^[2]

Before beginning his career in politics, Reeves worked in the finance sector.^[3] Reeves told the Delta Business Journal in 2019 that his early experience as an investment banker shaped his political views. "I also saw firsthand how government could help or hinder growth in a small business through regulations and restrictions. Seeing government and business intersect contributed to my belief that government doesn’t create jobs. It only creates an environment that helps people on Main Street create jobs for their community,” he said.^[4]

Reeves was the first Republican elected as state treasurer in Mississippi history. He served in that position from 2004 to 2012, when he became lieutenant governor alongside Gov. Phil Bryant (R) for two terms. He was elected governor in 2019 alongside Republican majorities in both chambers of the state legislature, creating a Republican trifecta. His 5.1% margin of victory in 2019 was the closest of his political career and the closest gubernatorial election in Mississippi since 1999. He was elected treasurer in 2003 by a 6% margin of victory, and he won by at least 20% in all of his other campaigns.

Biography

Reeves was born in Rankin County, Mississippi, on June 5, 1974.^[5] He graduated from Florence High School and received a bachelor's degree in economics from Millsaps College.^[6] Following his graduation, Reeves became a chartered financial analyst.

Before holding public office, Reeves was an investment officer for Trustmark National Bank.^[3] He also worked as an assistant vice president at AmSouth, a banking company, and as a senior investment analyst with the Investment Policy Committee.^[3]

Reeves was the president of the National Association of State Treasurers from 2006 to 2007.^[3]

Elections

2023

General election

General election for Governor of Mississippi

Incumbent Tate Reeves defeated Brandon Presley and Gwendolyn Gray (Unofficially withdrew) in the general election for Governor of Mississippi on November 7, 2023.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Tate Reeves (R)	50.9	418,233
	Brandon Presley (D)	47.7	391,614
	Gwendolyn Gray (Independent) (Unofficially withdrew)	1.4	11,153

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 821,000
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Mississippi

Brandon Presley advanced from the Democratic primary for Governor of Mississippi on August 8, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brandon Presley	100.0	196,307

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3	Total votes: 196,307
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Gregory Wash (D)
Bob Hickingbottom (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Mississippi

Incumbent Tate Reeves defeated John Witcher and David Hardigree in the Republican primary for Governor of Mississippi on August 8, 2023.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Tate Reeves	74.7	281,213
	John Witcher	17.7	66,698
	David Hardigree	7.6	28,561

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 376,472
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Endorsements

Reeves received the following endorsements.

State Rep. Angela Cockerham (Independent)
Frmr. President Donald Trump (R)
Mississippi Association of Realtors
National Federation of Independent Business