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Mississippi Democrats Still Candidate-less; Trump Endorses SC Senate Hopeful

8/11/2026

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Mississippi Democrats have no declared 2027 governor candidate even though the national party gave the state nearly $140,000 this year.
Former candidate Brandon Presley lost the 2023 race by about 30,000 votes.
Party strategists say a rapid ground push on cost-of-living issues could win the governor contest.
South Carolina will hold a Senate primary Tuesday after Sen. Graham’s death.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham in campaign ads.

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Mississippi Democrats have no declared 2027 governor candidate even though the national party gave the state nearly $140,000 this year.
Former candidate Brandon Presley lost the 2023 race by about 30,000 votes.
Party strategists say a rapid ground push on cost-of-living issues could win the governor contest.
South Carolina will hold a Senate primary Tuesday after Sen. Graham’s death.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham in campaign ads.