2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Mississippi
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Mississippi will be held on November 3, 2026, (with a runoff on December 1, 2026, if no candidate receives 50% of the vote) to elect the four U.S. representatives from the State of Mississippi, one from all four of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections took place on March 10, 2026, and in races where no candidate received over 50% in a primary, runoff elections will take place on April 7, 2026.[1][needs update]
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November 3, 2026
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All 4 Mississippi seats to the United States House of Representatives | ||||||||||
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District 1
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The 1st district takes in the northeastern area of the state, including Columbus, Oxford, Southaven, and Tupelo. The incumbent is Republican Trent Kelly, who was re-elected with 69.8% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Trent Kelly, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Endorsements
Trent Kelly
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[4]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 18, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Trent Kelly (R) | $663,954 | $534,837 | $737,975 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[6] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Trent Kelly (incumbent) | 35,490 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 35,490 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Cliff Johnson, director of the MacArthur Justice Center at the University of Mississippi School of Law[7]
Eliminated in primary
- Kelvin Buck, former mayor of Holly Springs (2013–2021) and former state representative from the 5th district (2004–2013)[8]
Endorsements
Cliff Johnson
- U.S. representatives
- Bennie Thompson, MS-02 (1993–present)[4]
- State legislators
- Theresa Gillespie Isom, state senator from the 2nd district (2025–present)[9]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Indivisible DeSoto[11]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 18, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Kelvin Buck (D)[a] | $29,190 | $15,675 | $13,514 |
| Cliff Johnson (D) | $304,590 | $239,300 | $65,290 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[6] | |||
Results
Johnson
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Buck
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Cliff Johnson | 18,051 | 63.4 | |
| Democratic | Kelvin Buck | 10,426 | 36.6 | |
| Total votes | 28,477 | 100.0 | ||
Libertarian primary
Declared
- Johnny Baucom[12]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Desk HQ[13] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Solid R | March 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[17] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Trent Kelly (R) | $869,489 | $651,580 | $826,768 |
| Cliff Johnson (D) | $371,885 | $306,466 | $65,418 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[18] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Trent Kelly (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Cliff Johnson | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 2
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The 2nd district encompasses the Mississippi Delta, taking in most of Jackson, the riverfront cities of Greenville, Natchez and Vicksburg, and the interior market cities of Clarksdale, Greenwood and Clinton. The incumbent is Democrat Bennie Thompson, who was re-elected with 62.0% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Bennie Thompson, incumbent U.S. representative[19]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Bennie Thompson
- Local officials
- John Horhn, mayor of Jackson (2025–present) and former state senator from the 26th district (1993–2025)[22]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 18, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Bennie Thompson (D) | $497,949 | $579,555 | $1,544,559 |
| Evan Turnage (D) | $204,403 | $164,697 | $39,705 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[25] | |||
Results
Thompson
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Bennie Thompson (incumbent) | 64,334 | 86.4 | |
| Democratic | Evan Turnage | 9,249 | 12.4 | |
| Democratic | Pertis Herman Williams III | 917 | 1.2 | |
| Total votes | 74,500 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Kevin Wilson, president of the Adams County Board of Supervisors[27]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 18, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Ron Eller (R) | $21,612 | $21,318 | $37,023 |
| Kevin Wilson (R)[b] | $55,676 | $39,678 | $15,997 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[25] | |||
Results
Eller
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Wilson
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
Tie
- 50%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Ron Eller | 12,881 | 51.1 | |
| Republican | Kevin Wilson | 12,337 | 48.9 | |
| Total votes | 25,218 | 100.0 | ||
Independents
Declared
- Bennie Foster, mentorship coach[26]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[13] | Safe D | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Solid D | March 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[17] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
Post-primary endorsements
Ron Eller (R)
- Organizations
Bennie Thompson (D)
- Organizations
- Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund[29]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Bennie Thompson (D) | $607,467 | $819,626 | $1,415,264 |
| Ron Eller (R) | $31,985 | $30,939 | $37,776 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[18] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Bennie Thompson (incumbent) | ||||
| Republican | Ron Eller | ||||
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District 3
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The 3rd district is located in eastern and southwestern Mississippi, taking in Meridian, Starkville, Pearl, Brookhaven, and most of the wealthier portions of Jackson, including the portion of the city located in Rankin County. The incumbent is Republican Michael Guest, who was re-elected unopposed in 2024.[2]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Michael Guest, incumbent U.S. representative[30]
Endorsements
Michael Guest
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[4]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 18, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Michael Guest (R) | $624,846 | $320,543 | $815,649 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[31] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Michael Guest (incumbent) | 44,553 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 44,553 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Michael Chiaradio, regenerative farmer[32]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 18, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Michael Chiaradio (D) | $78,784 | $68,463 | $10,321 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[31] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Michael Chiaradio | 25,902 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 25,902 | 100.0 | ||
Libertarian primary
Declared
- Erik Kiehle, property manager[33]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[13] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Solid R | March 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[17] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Michael Guest (R) | $762,781 | $332,197 | $941,930 |
| Michael Chiaradio (D) | $100,998 | $84,792 | $16,206 |
| Erik Kiehle (L) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[18] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Michael Guest (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Michael Chiaradio | ||||
| Libertarian | Erik Kiehle | ||||
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District 4
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The 4th district encompasses the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Bay St. Louis, Laurel, and Pascagoula. The incumbent is Republican Mike Ezell, who was elected with 73.9% of the vote in 2022.[2]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Mike Ezell, incumbent U.S. representative[34]
Eliminated in primary
- Sawyer Walters, former congressional staffer[34]
Endorsements
Mike Ezell
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[35]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 18, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Ezell (R) | $711,271 | $754,494 | $108,241 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[36] | |||
Results
Ezell
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mike Ezell (incumbent) | 39,564 | 84.1 | |
| Republican | Sawyer Walters | 7,484 | 15.9 | |
| Total votes | 47,048 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Jeffrey Hulum III, state representative from the 119th district (2022–present)[37]
Eliminated in primary
- Paul Blackman, U.S. Navy veteran[38]
- Ryan Grover, marketing consultant, graphic designer, and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2023[26]
Results
Hulum
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 70–80%
Blackman
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jeffrey Hulum III | 11,046 | 57.7 | |
| Democratic | Paul Blackman | 5,309 | 27.7 | |
| Democratic | Ryan Grover | 2,799 | 14.6 | |
| Total votes | 19,154 | 100.0 | ||
Third-party candidates
Declared
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[13] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Solid R | March 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[17] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Ezell (R) | $889,083 | $908,970 | $131,577 |
| Jeffrey Hulum III (D) | $2,225 | $1,712 | $1,715 |
| Carl Boyanton (I) | $5,076 | $422 | $4,654 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[18] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Mike Ezell (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Jeffrey Hulum III | ||||
| Independent | Carl Boyanton | ||||
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