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Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves celebrates before supporters after being declared winner of the runoff for the Republican nomination for governor in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, 2019. Reeves beat former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr., in the runoff. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi getting set for hard-fought governor’s race

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press

Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, right, is greeted by a supporter as he arrives to vote at his Flowood, Miss., precinct with his wife Elee, unseen, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. Reeves faces former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr., for the Republican Party nomination for governor. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

The Latest: Hood says Reeves relies on ‘labels,’ not issues

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Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, left, answers a question as his GOP gubernatorial runoff opponent former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr., listens during their televised debate in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Reeves wins Republican nomination for Mississippi governor

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press

Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, left, shakes the hand of his GOP gubernatorial runoff opponent former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice and gubernatorial candidate Bill Waller Jr., in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, prior to the start of their televised debate. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi gubernatorial candidate not going for ‘nice guy’

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press

The Latest: Reeves, Waller: Driver’s license lines too long

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Republican gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Robert Foster of Hernando, awaits an audience reaction to his speech at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Miss., Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. Foster seeks his party's nomination for in next week's primary. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Foster backs Waller in GOP runoff for Mississippi governor

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press

In this July 25, 2019 photo, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood, right, with several visiting pastors during a recent lunch at Bully's Restaurant in Jackson, Miss. Hood, a Democrat, faces seven opponents in the Democratic primary for Governor, Aug. 6. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Hood wins Dem nod in Mississippi gov race; GOP runoff ahead

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press

In this July 25, 2019 photo, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood, right, with several visiting pastors during a recent lunch at Bully's Restaurant in Jackson, Miss. Hood, a Democrat, faces seven opponents in the Democratic primary for Governor, Aug. 6. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

The Latest: Reeves, Waller headed for runoff in Mississippi

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FILE - In this June 21, 2019, file photograph, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, speaks at a candidates forum in Biloxi, Miss. Mississippi candidates for public offices face a campaign finance report deadline, Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Analysis: Reeves and Hood focus beyond Mississippi primaries

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press

A look at Mississippi candidates’ campaign finance filings

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FILE - In this June 21, 2019, file photograph, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor, speaks at a candidates forum in Biloxi, Miss. Mississippi candidates for public offices face a campaign finance report deadline, Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Reeves has most campaign cash in Mississippi gov’s race

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller, left, and Rep. Robert Foster, R-Hernando, shake hands prior to a Republican gubernatorial debate for governor of Mississippi in Starkville, Miss., Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves did not take part in the debate. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

2 GOP governor hopefuls advocate teacher pay, health access

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2016 file photo then-Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller, Jr., questions an attorney in Jackson, Miss. The retired chief justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court says he has the best chance to win the governor’s race because he believes he will appeal to voters across party lines. Waller Jr. of Jackson said he’s filing paperwork Friday, March 1, 2019 to enter the Republican primary. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, file)

Retired Justice Waller entering GOP primary for governor

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2016 file photo then-Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller, Jr., questions an attorney in Jackson, Miss. Waller Jr. says he plans to run for Mississippi governor as a Republican. Waller tells WJTV-TV he plans to qualify before March 1 and will formally announce plans then. The Clarion Ledger first reported Waller's plans. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and state Rep. Robert Foster of Hernando have already qualified as Republicans. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, file)

Former chief justice Waller to run for Mississippi governor

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FILE - This Nov. 29, 2017, file photo shows Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice William Waller Jr., in court in Jackson, Miss. The chief justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court says he will retire from the bench Jan. 3, 2019. The 66-year-old Waller says he is in good health and &quot;it's just time&quot; to step away from public service. He will have served 21 years on the Supreme Court, with the last 10 as chief justice. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, file)

Mississippi chief justice: Time for another to lead court

By JEFF AMY - Associated Press