Shad White Launches 2027 Mississippi Governor Bid After Recovering $75 Million

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 9

Mississippi Auditor Shad White said he is entering the 2027 governor's race, casting his campaign as a drive to dismantle corruption and the state's "good ol' boys' club."
White tied that message to his record, saying his office uncovered more than $75 million in stolen or misspent taxpayer funds over eight years and issued $115 million in financial demands across investigations.
His platform pairs anti-fraud pledges with tax relief, including cuts to the grocery tax and car tax and a freeze on property taxes, which he said would return wasted money to families.
White, a Mississippi National Guard captain who served overseas in 2026, also said he would prioritize veterans and military families and use that experience to lead the Guard as governor.
The Republican field to replace term-limited Gov. Tate Reeves already includes Attorney General Lynn Fitch, Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, former House Speaker Philip Gunn and Democrat Priscilla W. Till.