DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — Four DeSoto County elected officials have endorsed State Auditor Shad White for governor, his campaign announced Tuesday.
DeSoto County District Attorney Matt Barton, DeSoto County State Senator Mike McLendon, DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster and DeSoto County State Representative Rodney Hall all backed White, according to a release from Friends of Shad White.
“Mississippi needs a Governor with the courage to speak the truth and stand on principles,” said Barton. “Mississippi needs Shad White.”
“I fought for Shad when some thought about limiting his ability to do his job, as well as trimming his budget. The same budget he uses to discover and recoup wasteful spending and the theft of your tax dollars,” said McLendon. “Shad is with US so why wouldn’t WE be with him? That’s why I’m endorsing Shad White for Governor of Mississippi.”
“I believe Shad White is the right man at the right time to shake things up in Jackson and deliver the kind of conservative leadership Mississippi has been waiting for,” said Foster. “He has my full support and endorsement for Governor. May God be with him on this important journey.”
“Shad and I share a bond forged through military service and a belief that duty must always come before self,” said Hall. “He understands that public office is about trust, not a privilege for the politically connected. His determination to root out corruption, expose misuse of taxpayer dollars, and hold government accountable reflects the values we swore to defend and I’m proud to stand with my friend Shad White for Governor.”
“It is an honor to have the endorsements from these proven, conservative fighters,” said White. “Together we are going to make sure that you keep more of your money, not see it blown on woke DEI programs or benefits to illegals, lock violent criminals behind bars, and finally enact fair district lines for our congressional, legislative, and judicial seats.”
White’s campaign said he has more cash-on-hand than any other candidate in the race and pointed to endorsements from conservative elected officials and groups as momentum heading into 2027.
