Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/GettyAfter one of the most competitive campaigns this deep red state has seen in decades, Gov. Tate Reeves (R) has won a second term as Mississippi’s governor. While the race had not been officially called late Tuesday night, Democratic challenger Brandon Presley took the stage to deliver a concession speech in Jackson, and congratulated his opponent. “This campaign highlighted serious issues in Mississippi, and this is bigger than one man,” Presley said. And tonight ends a campaign, it doesn’t end the journey.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

Source: The Nation November 08, 2023 18:10 UTC