Trump-aligned Mississippi auditor launches governor bid, vows to dismantle 'good ol' boys' club'

What happened: Mississippi State Auditor Shad White, a Trump supporter, announced a bid for governor, pledging to use his office's audit findings to cut wasteful contracts and spending. Key numbers: White says his office uncovered more than $75 million in stolen or misspent taxpayer funds over eight years. Why it matters: White enters a field that includes Attorney General Lynn Fitch, Andy Gipson, Philip Gunn and Priscilla W. Till, seeking to succeed Gov. Tate Reeves, who is barred by term limits from a third consecutive term.

Mississippi State Auditor Shad White, a Trump supporter, announced a bid for governor, pledging to use his office's audit findings to cut wasteful contracts and spending.

White enters a field that includes Attorney General Lynn Fitch, Andy Gipson, Philip Gunn and Priscilla W. Till, seeking to succeed Gov. Tate Reeves, who is barred by term limits from a third consecutive term.