Black Voters Key to Democrat's Chances in Mississippi Governor's Race

Overview

• Mississippi has the highest share of Black voters in the U.S. at 40% of the electorate.
• Democratic candidate Brandon Presley is courting Black voters on issues like Medicaid expansion and funding for historically Black colleges.
• The race between Presley and Republican incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves is competitive.
• A Jim Crow-era election law that reduced Black political power was overturned in Mississippi in 2020.
• The NAACP has an outreach program aimed at increasing Black voter turnout in Mississippi.