Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves secures second term after Democrat opponent concedes

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, a Republican, secured his second term at the helm of the Magnolia State, defeating Democrat challenger Brandon Presley.

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Reeves touted his record as governor during a debate earlier this year, citing the state’s lowest unemployment rate in history, rising educational achievement levels and work with hospital leaders to prevent hospitals from closing.

The Mississippi economy and healthcare, in particular Medicare expansion, became major issues in the race.