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The governor of Mississippi is the head of government of Mississippi [2] and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. [2] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, [3] and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Mississippi Legislature, [4] to convene the legislature at any time, [5] and, except in cases of treason or impeachment, to grant pardons and reprieves.
Terry McAuliffe, former governor of Virginia (2014–2018), former chair of the Democratic National Committee (2001-2005) and nominee for governor in 2021 [21] Molly Joseph Ward, former Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources (2014–2018) [22] State legislators. Lamont Bagby, state senator from the 9th district (2023–present) [22]
Using the income derived from his legal fees, Barnett sought to enter politics, unsuccessfully running twice in the Democratic primary for Governor of Mississippi, in 1951 and 1955. At the time, Mississippi was a one-party state dominated by the Democrats, and the Democratic primary was the only meaningful contest.
Mississippi, Kentucky and Louisiana are the only states electing governors this year. Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the U.S., and it does not have its own law to set a minimum wage ...
On inauguration day, the governor-elect takes the following oath of office: "I (first_middle_last names), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, according to the ...
The Virginia General Assembly, rather than citizens, voted in gubernatorial races until the mid-19th century. In 1851, Virginia legislators adopted a new state constitution, and voters elected the ...
Governor Doug Burgum was re-elected to a second term in 2020 with 65.8% of the vote. In the November 2022 elections, voters amended the North Dakota Constitution to place a limit of two, four-year terms for succeeding governors sworn into office after the amendment's effective date of January 1, 2023. [43]
For related races, see 2023 United States gubernatorial elections. 2023 Mississippi gubernatorial election ← 2019 November 7, 2023 2027 → Turnout 42.6% Nominee Tate Reeves Brandon Presley Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 418,233 391,614 Percentage 50.94% 47.70% County results Congressional district results Reeves: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Presley: 40–50% 50 ...