"Democrat Brandon Presley Aims for Upset in Mississippi Governor's Race"

Democratic nominee Brandon Presley is seeking to unseat Mississippi's Republican governor, Tate Reeves, by rallying a bipartisan, multiracial coalition to vote in unprecedented numbers. Presley, who has campaigned in all 82 counties of the state, is endorsed by influential figures like U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson and actor Morgan Freeman. He aims to mobilize Black voters, who make up nearly 40% of the population, as well as disenchanted Republicans. Meanwhile, Reeves emphasizes conservative policies and highlights Mississippi's low unemployment rate and improvements in public education. The election will be decided by a majority of the popular vote, following the repeal of a Jim Crow-era provision that required winning both the popular vote and a majority of state House districts.