Mississippi’s First Female Governor? | Jackson News

Mississippi’s Attorney General Lynn Fitch is poised to make history in 2027 as the first woman elected governor of the state—and potentially the first in 16 others. With a strong statewide tour behind her, Fitch, a Republican with deep political roots, is positioning herself for a competitive race. She’ll be the first woman holding statewide office in Mississippi to run for governor since Evelyn Gandy’s historic 1979 bid—though Gandy ultimately lost a runoff. While other women like Amy Tuck and Cindy Hyde-Smith have stepped away from the governor’s race, the tide may be turning: neighboring states and Southern rivals are electing female governors, signaling a broader shift. Could Fitch be the trailblazer Mississippi has been waiting for? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff5fabd72ee628a4