Elections / 2019 · Governor · MS
Tate Reeves won Mississippi's 2019 governor's race.
Tate Reeves (Republican) led by 5.1 points statewide.
Statewide result
Mississippi 2019 governor — certified statewide results.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Reeves | RRepublican | 459,396 | 51.9% |
| Jim Hood | DDemocrat | 414,368 | 46.8% |
| David Singletary | OIndependent | 8,522 | 1.0% |
| Bob Hickingbottom | OConstitution | 2,625 | 0.3% |
The last Mississippi governor's race run under the 1890 constitution's electoral-vote provision — a winner needed both the popular vote and a majority of state House districts. Reeves cleared both (73 districts to 49). Voters repealed the system in 2020.