Voter Turnout Strong in Close Mississippi Governor’s Race

Voter turnout is solid but motivation levels vary in a race in which both candidates claim higher voter turnout benefits them.

An election sign is seen outside Old Town Wesley Church in Ridgeland, Miss., on Nov. 7, 2023. Lawrence Wilson/The Epoch Times

JACKSON, Miss.—Voter turnout was strong and steady through the morning of the Nov. 7 Mississippi gubernatorial election pitting Republican incumbent Tate Reeves against Democrat challenger Brandon Presley.

Both candidates expected a strong turnout to improve their chances in this unexpectedly close contest that has been marked by charges of corruption and a huge influx of out-of-state campaign contributions.