Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves elected Vice Chair of Republican Governors Association for 2026
WASHINGTON – Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has been selected to help lead the Republican Governors Association (RGA) through the upcoming election cycle, taking on a top leadership role within the national organization.
On Tuesday, the RGA announced Reeves was elected as the association’s Vice Chair for 2026. The election took place during the RGA’s 2025 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
Reeves will serve a one-year term alongside Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, who was elected RGA Chair, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, who will serve as Policy Chair. The governors assume their new positions immediately.
In a statement following the vote, Reeves framed the appointment as a crucial opportunity to defend conservative policies against national Democratic agendas.
“As the Democrat Party sprints toward socialism, it’s never been more important for states to elect Republican governors. America is at a crossroads, and Republican governors are the first line of defense from the radical left’s radical policies,” Reeves said. “We’re focusing on the things that matter – like creating high-paying jobs, investing in American families, and keeping neighborhoods in our states safe.”
Reeves noted that he plans to work alongside Gianforte, Lee, and President Donald Trump to “elect more Republican governors and expand the American Dream.”
The RGA is the primary political organization dedicated to electing Republican governors across the United States. As Vice Chair, Reeves will play a significant role in strategy and fundraising as the party prepares for the 2026 midterm elections.
Incoming Chair Gov. Gianforte thanked outgoing Chair Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia for his leadership and emphasized the contrast between Republican and Democratic-led states.
“States with Republican governors are thriving, with our citizens seeing lower costs, safer streets, and a higher quality of life,” Gianforte said. “I look forward to working with President Trump and my colleagues to tell our story and elect more conservative leaders all across the country.”
