On the Road with Tate Reeves

by: Marcus James

Posted: Jul 23, 2019 / 10:23 AM CDT / Updated: Jul 23, 2019 / 10:23 AM CDT

Tate Reeves, who is the 32nd Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi has been serving since 2012. He is a member of the Republican Party. Lt. Reeves campaign trail included stops at PJs Coffee, Forrest Lamar GOPW, Policy Rollout Presser at Jones College, ending in Lamar County for a GOP rally.

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