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Tate Reeves

Governor of Mississippi

Tate Reeves is the governor of Mississippi, a Republican and the state's 65th governor, in office since January 14, 2020. He was previously the 32nd lieutenant governor, elected in 2011 and reelected four years later, and before that state treasurer, elected in 2003.

Background

Biography

Tate Reeves was born on June 5, 1974, in Mississippi. His official biography describes him as a Rankin County native who graduated from Florence High School and from Millsaps College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in economics. It says he trained in the banking sector and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Reeves won his first public office in 2003, when he was elected state treasurer. He was elected lieutenant governor in 2011 and reelected four years later, serving as the 32nd lieutenant governor and presiding over the Mississippi Senate.

He is the 65th governor of Mississippi. The National Governors Association lists him as a Republican whose service as governor began on January 14, 2020.

Voting record

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