Despite Tate Reeves’ win, Medicaid expansion sure is on the table

A time-honored political adage is that “elections have consequences.” Tate Reeves was reelected governor in 2023 as a long-time opponent of Medicaid expansion. Hence, the consequence is that there is no likelihood that Medicaid will be expanded to provide health care coverage for primarily the working poor — an estimated 200,000 Mississippians. Even with two-thirds super majorities of Reeves’ fellow Republicans in both the state House and Senate, Mississippi may be closer than the gubernatorial election results would indicate to joining the nation’s other 40 states that have expanded Medicaid. For instance, new House Speaker Jason White, R-West, pronounced that expanding Medicaid would be on the table for discussion during his tenure.