The 2027 Mississippi gubernatorial election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the governor of Mississippi. Incumbent Republican governor Tate Reeves is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.

Republican primary Candidates Declared Lynn Fitch, attorney general of Mississippi (2020–present) Andy Gipson, agriculture and commerce commissioner of Mississippi (2018–present) Philip Gunn, former speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives (2012–2024) Shad White, state auditor of Mississippi (2018–present)

Publicly expressed interest Thomas Duff, businessman (may run as an independent) Delbert Hosemann, lieutenant governor of Mississippi (2020–present)

Potential Gregg Harper, former U.S. representative for Mississippi's 3rd congressional district (2009–2019) Trent Kelly, U.S. representative for Mississippi's 1st congressional district (2015–present) David McRae, treasurer of Mississippi (2020–present)

Declined Michael Watson, secretary of state of Mississippi (2020–present) (running for lieutenant governor)

Endorsements

Polling

Gipson vs. Hosemann vs. White vs. Fitch vs. Duff Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error AndyGipson DelbertHosemann LynnFitch TommyDuff ShadWhite UndecidedTarrance Group (R)October 27 – 30, 2025600 (RV)± 4.1%17%15%9%2%15%42%

Democratic primary Candidates

Announcement pending

Priscilla Williams-Till, teacher, cousin of Emmett Till and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2026

Potential Brandon Presley, former Mississippi public service commissioner (2008–2024) and nominee for governor in 2023

Independents

Candidates

Publicly expressed interest Thomas Duff, businessman (may run as a Republican)

General election Polling

Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error GenericRepublican GenericDemocrat UndecidedTarrance Group (R)October 27 – 30, 2025600 (RV)± 4.1%60%39%1%

Notes

Partisan clients

References

External links Official campaign websites Lynn Fitch (R) for Governor Andy Gipson (R) for Governor Philip Gunn (R) for Governor