Neshoba County Fair: Gov. Reeves Says Redistricting Session Likely, Urges Voters to Pick His Successor Wisely

Neshoba County Fair: Gov. Reeves says redistricting session likely, urges voters to pick his successor wisely

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. NESHOBA COUNTY — Gov. Tate Reeves said on Thursday that he will likely call lawmakers into a special legislative session soon to redraw the state legislative districts, but he didn’t offer a specific timeline.  Speaking to reporters in the muddy Founders Square at the Neshoba County Fair, Reeves said he believes lawmakers will eventually redraw congressional, judi…

Governor likely to call special session to redistrict legislative seats later this year - Mississippi Monitor

By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune     With the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Callais v. Louisiana, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) is considering the right time to call a special session for lawmakers to take up legislative redistricting ahead of the start of qualifying for next year’s elections. “I’ve been giving serious consideration on calling a special session on redistricting since one minute after Callais decision came out,” Reeves to…

'It can be lost': Reeves contends progress will stop if wrong governor is elected in 2027

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is term-limited, and he is well aware of the looming 2027 statewide elections that are approaching. During his time at the stump at the Neshoba County Fair on Thursday, the Republican governor articulated his ideal candidate to succeed him as the state’s top elected official. While refraining from endorsing one of the two candidates already in the 2027 gubernatorial race — Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson and former House…