Two governorships are at stake in the South, while Ohio voters will decide whether to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution.
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Black Voters and Friendlier Election Laws Fuel Democrats in Mississippi
The fall of a Jim Crow-era election law and a restoration of felons’ voting rights have given Black voters new sway in the state. Democrats’ underdog nominee for governor is looking to capitalize.
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Can Brandon Presley Help Mississippi Break from the Past?
An outspoken Democrat (and Elvis’s second cousin) makes a strong case to end the state’s culture of corruption and improve the health of its citizens.
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In Mississippi, a Choice to Forgo Medicaid Funds Is Killing Hospitals
Mississippi is one of 10 states, all with Republican-led legislatures, that continue to reject federal funding to expand health insurance for the poor, intensifying financial pressure on hospitals.
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In a Tornado’s Wake, a Mississippi Town Wrestles With Grief and Gratitude
Following a storm that killed at least 26 people across two states, residents tried to make sense of the lives lost and spared.