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Candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor, Dr. John Witcher holds out his Bible as he addresses the crowd at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Miss., Thursday, July 27, 2023. Witcher faces David Hardigree and incumbent Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves for the party's nomination on Aug. 8. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Mississippi governor ignores low-budget challengers in GOP primary, focusing on Democrat in November
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Fri,08/04/23-9:51AM , 425 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves barely acknowledges his two challengers in next week's Republican primary — a clear indication that he expects to secure his party's nomination.
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Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves addresses the crowd at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Miss., Thursday, July 27, 2023. Reeves faces two opponents in the party primary Aug. 8, as he seeks reelection. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Wasted welfare money sparks candidates' feud in election for Mississippi governor
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Wed,08/02/23-9:59AM , 901 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Democrat trying to unseat Mississippi Gov.
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Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves addresses the crowd at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Miss., Thursday, July 27, 2023. Reeves faces two opponents in the party primary Aug. 8, as he seeks reelection. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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'Mississippi's Giant Houseparty' shows sharp divide between GOP governor and Democratic challenger
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Thu,07/27/23-6:53PM , 438 Reads
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's political divide was on full display Thursday in the blazing heat as Republican Gov.
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Judge: Mississippi can’t restrict absentee voting assistance this year
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Thu,07/27/23-2:00AM , 1447 Reads
JACKSON — A federal judge blocked a new Mississippi law that would set criminal penalties for some people who help others with absentee voting — a ruling that comes as absentee ballots are already available in party primaries for governor and other state offices.
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