Former Speaker Philip Gunn says he’s running for governor on his record in Legislature
By Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance | Originally published by Mississippi Today
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Philip Gunn, who in 2012 became the first Republican since Reconstruction to serve as speaker of the Mississippi House, says the state accomplished much during his 12 years leading the House and that record should set him apart in the 2027 race for governor. Gunn last week became the second person to announce a gubernatorial run, but many expect a crowded field, especially in the Republican primary, with an open seat in 2027.
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