Elections / 2023 · Governor · MS
Tate Reeves won Mississippi's 2023 governor's race.
Tate Reeves (Republican) led by 3.2 points statewide.
Statewide result
Mississippi 2023 governor — certified statewide results.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Reeves | RRepublican | 418,233 | 50.9% |
| Brandon Presley | DDemocrat | 391,614 | 47.7% |
| Gwendolyn Gray | OIndependent | 11,153 | 1.4% |
The closest Mississippi governor's race since 1999. Republican incumbent Tate Reeves held off Democrat Brandon Presley under the new majority-or-runoff rule, avoiding a runoff by clearing 50%.