Public office

Governor of Mississippi

Tate Reeves holds this office now.

The statewide elected executive office of Mississippi.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
4 years
Jurisdiction:
Mississippi

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

Tate Reeves

2020-01-14 → verified through 2026-11-30

Selection: elected

About this office

Main duties
The governor is the state's chief executive, serves as commander in chief, must faithfully execute the laws, and may approve or veto legislation and appropriation items.
Term length
4 years
Term limit
Two consecutive terms
How the office is filled
Elected statewide
If the office is vacant
The lieutenant governor succeeds to the office of governor.

Sources: Mississippi Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Tate Reeves

2020-01-14 → end not established

Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.

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