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Mississippi Democratic Chairman Cheikh Taylor (second right), State Rep. Daryl Porter (right) and Democrat supporters gathered at the Sillers Building to protest Gov. Tate Reeves unveiling of a hospital program, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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Inside the Democratic Party’s coordinated effort to turn out Black voters for the Nov. 7 election
By TAYLOR VANCE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,10/26/23-12:08PM , 462 Reads 4,989 Statewide
Several coordinated events in recent weeks targeting Black voter turnout mark a noticeable shift in strategy to energize the Democratic Party base ahead of the Nov. 7 election, which is highlighted by a close governor’s race between Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley.
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Brandon Presley, the Democratic nominee for governor, campaigns at the Jackson State homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Taylor Vance/Mississippi Today)

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At Jackson State homecoming, Brandon Presley pledges to advocate for Mississippi HBCUs
By TAYLOR VANCE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,10/16/23-6:02PM , 630 Reads 6,365 Statewide
Brandon Presley, the Democratic nominee for governor, got thrown off script Saturday when a DJ, in the maze of tailgating tents at Jackson State University’s homecoming game, grabbed a microphone to cut him off and ask a question.
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Top congressional Democrats will visit Jackson to boost voter turnout ahead of state election
By TAYLOR VANCE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,10/13/23-1:58PM , 328 Reads 4,671 Statewide
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, a top Democrat in Congress, will travel to Jackson this weekend with fellow Democrat U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to help energize voter turnout ahead of Mississippi’s November statewide election.
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley speaks during a forum concerning health at L.T. Ellis Community Center in Laurel, Miss., on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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New Tate Reeves ad accuses Brandon Presley of accepting illegal campaign contributions
By TAYLOR VANCE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,10/09/23-3:08PM , 419 Reads 7,013 Statewide
Republican Gov. Tate Reeves’ campaign on Friday aired a new TV ad accusing Brandon Presley, his Democratic opponent, of illegally accepting money from leaders in solar energy companies.
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