Mississippi 2027 statewide races
All eight statewide offices, plus the Public Service and Transportation commissions and the full Legislature, are on the 2027 ballot. Gov. Tate Reeves and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann are term-limited.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Reported Shad White governor launch (Laurel) |
| About Feb 1, 2027 | Statewide qualifying deadline (confirm on the SOS calendar) |
| Aug 3, 2027 | Party primaries |
| Aug 31, 2027 | Primary runoffs |
| Nov 2, 2027 | General election |
| Nov 30, 2027 | General-election runoff if no majority |
Governor
Incumbent: Tate Reeves (R, term-limited)
Field: Declared: Lynn Fitch (R), Andy Gipson (R), Philip Gunn (R), Priscilla Williams-Till (D). Expected: Shad White (R) launch reported for Nov 9 2026. Potential: Delbert Hosemann (R), Thomas Duff, Brandon Presley (D), Jim Hood (D)
| Scenario | Projected margin | R win chance |
|---|---|---|
| Strong Democrat (Presley/Hood-level) | R+4.2 | 66% |
| Mid-tier Democrat | R+11.3 | 87% |
| Low-profile Democrat | R+18.5 | 97% |
Baseline: the average 2019/2023 down-ballot margin (R+18.5). Hood and Presley each ran about 14.3 points better than that, which sets the strong-Democrat case. The general election requires a majority, with a runoff on Nov. 30, 2027 if no one gets one.
Lieutenant Governor
Incumbent: Delbert Hosemann (R, term-limited)
Field: Michael Watson (R)
Early model: R+20.8 · R win chance 98% (average of the 2019 and 2023 results for this office).
Attorney General
Incumbent: Lynn Fitch (R, running for governor)
Field: Sean Tindell (R)
Early model: R+15.9 · R win chance 94% (average of the 2019 and 2023 results for this office).
Secretary of State
Incumbent: Michael Watson (R, running for Lt Gov)
Field: Whitney Lipscomb (R); Shuwaski Young (R)
Early model: R+18.3 · R win chance 97% (average of the 2019 and 2023 results for this office).
Treasurer
Incumbent: David McRae (R)
Field: David McRae (R)
Auditor
Incumbent: Shad White (R, not seeking re-election)
Field: Nick Bain (R); Phil Buffington (R); Daniel Sparks (R)
Agriculture & Commerce Commissioner
Incumbent: Andy Gipson (R, running for governor)
Field: Vince Mangold (R)
Insurance Commissioner
Incumbent: Mike Chaney (R)
Field: Mike Chaney (R); Sen. Walter Michel (R) rumored
Public Service Commission (3 districts)
Incumbent: —
Field: No official candidates listed
Transportation Commission (3 districts)
Incumbent: —
Field: No official candidates listed
Statewide baseline
| Race | Margin |
|---|---|
| 2019 Governor: Reeves (R) v. Hood (D) | R+5.1 |
| 2019 Lt. Governor: Hosemann (R) v. Hughes (D) | R+20.0 |
| 2019 Attorney General: Fitch (R) v. Collins (D) | R+15.7 |
| 2023 Governor: Reeves (R) v. Presley (D) | R+3.2 |
| 2023 Lt. Governor: Hosemann (R) v. Grover (D) | R+21.5 |
| 2023 Attorney General: Fitch (R) v. Kemp Martin (D) | R+16.1 |
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