Other Republicans reportedly considering a run are: Attorney General Lynn Fitch, Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, former state House Speaker Philip Gunn, former U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, Secretary of State Michael Watson and state Auditor Shad White.
Will a Mississippi billionaire run for governor in the poorest state? by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today June 6, 2024 The richest man in the poorest state in America is contemplating a run for Mississippi governor. Advisers to Thomas Duff, 67, who along with his brother Jim has been perennially listed as the richest in the state, said he's very seriously considering a run for the open governor's seat in 2027. They said he will make a decision"sooner rather than later.
Previously, Pender served as Politics and Investigative Editor at The Clarion Ledger, where he also penned a popular political column. While at The Clarion Ledger, Pender helped lead digital transformation for the legacy publication, while overseeing watchdog news teams and government reporting. He previously served as an investigative reporter and political editor at the Sun Herald, where he was a member of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team for Hurricane Katrina coverage.
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