Fall elections in these 3 states are critical for taxpayers

The fast-approaching gubernatorial elections in Kentucky, Mississippi, and Louisiana will determine if these states will build upon the economic growth from the federal tax cuts and regulatory reform.

Of these states, Mississippi is the only one without an incumbent on the ballot. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, who is a Republican, is running against Attorney General Jim Hood to succeed Gov. Phil Bryant, a Republican who will be termed out of office this year.