"Gov. Tate Reeves secures final term as Mississippi governor in re-election victory"

Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has secured a final term as governor of Mississippi, defeating Democratic challenger Brandon Presley in a closely watched race. Reeves won with 52% of the vote, while Presley received 46%. Independent candidate Gwendolyn Gray garnered about 2%. Reeves will be the first person in Mississippi to be elected to two terms as lieutenant governor and two terms as governor. Despite concerns about enthusiasm among the GOP voter base, Reeves maintained strong support in conservative areas and on the Gulf Coast. Presley's gains with Black voters were not enough to overcome Reeves' success.