Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy released their new survey of the Mississippi Governor’s election as the candidates enter the stretch drive toward the November 5th election day. The poll (10/17-19; 625 MS registered voters) finds Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves (R) holding only a slight edge over Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood, 46-43%. The survey segments largely break as one would expect with Reeves doing well with Republicans, men, voters over 50, and whites, while Hood has the advantage with Democrats, women, voters under 50, and blacks.
The Independent category is what stands out, however. Even though this segment gives President Trump a positive job approval (52:41%) and do not favor impeachment and removal from office (48:41%), Mr. Reeves trails. The M-D data finds Mr. Hood leading 45-38% among Independents, which is clearly the polling segment that is making the statewide race close. Additionally, under Mississippi election law, a gubernatorial candidate must not only win a majority of the popular vote, he or she must also carry a majority of state House of Representatives’ districts (62 of the 122 seats). If neither of these qualifications are met, the House members will then vote to elect the Governor. The Republicans have a 74-44 advantage over Democrats. There are also two Independents and two vacancies in the House. Comments are closed.
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