2019Final results
2019 election for Mississippi Governor
Governor · Mississippi
Tate Reeves (R) won with 51.9% of the vote, defeating Jim Hood (D) by 5.1 points.
Tate ReevesRepublican · winner
51.9%459,396
Jim HoodDemocrat
46.8%414,368
David SingletaryIndependent
1.0%8,522
Bob HickingbottomConstitution
0.3%2,625
884,911 votes
Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 12, 2026, 3:51 PM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2019
Races before and after
Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 12, 2026, 3:51 PM ET
The candidates
Tate Reeves (R)Jim Hood (D)
Also on the ballot: David Singletary (Independent), 1.0%; Bob Hickingbottom (Constitution), 0.3%