Governor of Mississippi

Tate Reeves

Republican · Mississippi

65th Governor of Mississippi, in office since 2020. Former Lieutenant Governor and State Treasurer. Re-elected in 2023. Focused on eliminating state income tax, economic development, and navigating Mississippi's COVID-19 response.

Record

Fiscally and socially conservative governor pursuing elimination of Mississippi's income tax. Signed total abortion ban. Focus on economic development and attracting manufacturing to Mississippi. Faces persistent challenges in education and healthcare rankings.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

• MS HB 1 — Build Up Mississippi Act (Signed into law, Mar 27, 2025)

Executive orders & directives

• MS scholarship — Opt-In to Federal Tax-Credit Scholarship Program (In effect, Jul 10, 2025)

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