Attorney Whitney Lipscomb is running for secretary of state
By Taylor Vance | Originally published by Mississippi Today
Whitney Lipscomb, an attorney who has worked for Republican officials in Mississippi, will run for secretary of state next year, according to campaign finance forms.
Lipscomb’s campaign committee filed its initial paperwork recently with the secretary of state’s office saying she plans to run.
“I’m grateful for the encouragement I’ve received across Mississippi,” Lipscomb said in a statement. “People want strong, conservative leaders who will stand with President Trump, protect election integrity, and fight hard to defend our values and way of life. I am taking the necessary steps, spending time in prayer and listening as I chart a path forward. Stay tuned!”
Lipscomb was deputy chief of staff and an attorney for former Gov. Phil Bryant and served as deputy attorney general under AG Lynn Fitch. She left Fitch’s office last year and became the general counsel for the Republican Attorneys General Association.
It’s expected that Lipscomb will formally launch her campaign for secretary of state in the coming weeks.
Shuwaski Young, the Democrat nominee for secretary of state in 2023, previously announced that he is running again for the position next year as a Republican. No Democratic candidate has announced a run for the office.
Current Secretary of State Michael Watson is running for lieutenant governor next year. The secretary of state’s office is responsible for training local election officials, helping administer elections and handling business registration.
Here is the list of other candidates who have announced they’re running for statewide office in 2027:
Governor:
Andy Gipson (R)
Philip Gunn (R)
Lieutenant Governor:
Michael Watson (R)
Secretary of State:
Whitney Lipscomb (R)
Shuwaski Young (R)
State Auditor:
Nick Bain (R)
This article was originally published by Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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