"2023 Mississippi Governor Race: Election Updates and Results"

Mississippi voters cast their ballots in a closely contested governor's race between Republican incumbent Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley. Republicans have dominated the state for the past 20 years, but Democrats are making a strong push for a rare statewide victory in the Deep South. Reeves touts the state's momentum in job creation and education, while Presley criticizes him for refusing to expand Medicaid and promises to clean up government corruption. If no candidate receives at least 50% of the vote, a runoff is possible.