Voting Discrepancies in Majority-Black Mississippi County

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, a Republican, was reelected after a close race, despite reports of at least nine precincts in Hinds County, a majority-Black county, running out of ballots. The lack of ballots resulted in long wait times for residents, prompting a judge to extend polling hours. Hinds County is traditionally Democratic and has a population that is 73.5 percent Black. The Secretary of State's office and county elections office have not responded to inquiries about the ballot shortage. Reeves received 52 percent of the vote, while his Democratic opponent, Brandon Presley, conceded and extended well wishes.