Miss. Gov. Tate Reeves Secures Second Term In Office

FLOWOOD, MISSISSIPPI - NOVEMBER 07: Mississippi incumbent Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and his family speak to supporters during an election night watch party at The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center on November 07, 2023 in Flowood, Mississippi. Gov. Reeves won reelection against Democratic challenger Brandon Presley, a second cousin of Elvis Presley. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) — Mississippi incumbent Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and his family speak to supporters during an election night watch party at The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center on November 07, 2023 in Flowood, Mississippi. Gov. Reeves won reelection against Democratic challenger Brandon Presley, a second cousin of Elvis Presley. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

OAN’s Chloe Hauxwell
7:13 AM – Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Republican Governor Tate Reeves has claimed a re-election win in a hard fought race against Democrat Brandon Presley.

The Democrat challenger, who is the second cousin of the late Elvis Presley, conceded Tuesday night.

Mississippi is a wonderful state that welcomed me and Katelyn into all 82 counties over this campaign. While tonight’s result wasn’t what we wanted, I’m more confident than ever in our people. May God bless Gov. Reeves in his victory and this great state. pic.twitter.com/uCaxzhIq3Y
— Brandon Presley (@BrandonPresley) November 8, 2023

Reeves’s campaign focused on job creation, low employment and improvements in education, while also painting Presley as a liberal backed by out-of-state donors.

45^th President Donald Trump urged conservatives to vote for Reeves, touting his tough on crime policies and his love for the country.

Reeves spoke to supporters during his victory speech on Tuesday night, basking in the win and thanking the former president for his support.

Republicans have held the Mississippi governorship for the past 20 years.

They also hold all statewide offices and a wide majority in the legislature.

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