The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Mississippi will be held on November 3, 2026 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 took place on April 7, 2026.
Statewide polling Statewide congressional polls Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMarginof errorRepublican Democratic UndecidedData for Progress (D)August 5–15, 20261,018 (LV)± 3.0%52%42%6%
District 1
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.
Republican primary Nominee Trent Kelly, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of February 18, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handTrent Kelly (R)$663,954$534,837$737,975Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Democratic primary Nominee Cliff Johnson, director of the MacArthur Justice Center at the University of Mississippi School of Law
Eliminated in primary Kelvin Buck, former mayor of Holly Springs (2013–2021) and former state representative from the 5th district (2004–2013)
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of February 18, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handKelvin Buck (D)$29,190$15,675$13,514Cliff Johnson (D)$304,590$239,300$65,290Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Libertarian primary Declared Johnny Baucom, health and safety technician
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report March 13, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025
Post-primary endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Trent Kelly (R)$1,004,204$749,398$863,664 Cliff Johnson (D)$551,243$401,598$149,644Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
District 2
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.
Democratic primary Nominee Bennie Thompson, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Evan Turnage, antitrust lawyer Pertis Herman Williams III, logistics professional
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of February 18, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handBennie Thompson (D)$497,949$579,555$1,544,559Evan Turnage (D)$204,403$164,697$39,705Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Republican primary Nominee Ron Eller, physician assistant and nominee for this district in 2024
Eliminated in primary Kevin Wilson, president of the Adams County Board of Supervisors
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of February 18, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handRon Eller (R)$21,612$21,318$37,023Kevin Wilson (R)$55,676$39,678$15,997Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Independents Declared Bennie Foster, mentorship coach
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report March 13, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025
Post-primary endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Bennie Thompson (D)$770,970$947,613$1,449,521 Ron Eller (R)$45,389$46,245$35,873Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
District 3
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.
Republican primary Nominee Michael Guest, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of February 18, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handMichael Guest (R)$624,846$320,543$815,649Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Democratic primary Nominee Michael Chiaradio, regenerative farmer
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of February 18, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handMichael Chiaradio (D)$78,784$68,463$10,321Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Libertarian primary Declared Erik Kiehle, property manager
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report March 13, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Michael Guest (R)$822,760$371,591$962,515 Michael Chiaradio (D)$155,399$132,190$23,208 Erik Kiehle (L)$0$0$0Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
District 4
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.
Republican primary Nominee Mike Ezell, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Sawyer Walters, former congressional staffer
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of February 18, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handMike Ezell (R)$711,271$754,494$108,241Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Democratic primary Nominee Jeffrey Hulum III, state representative from the 119th district (2022–present)
Eliminated in primary Paul Blackman, U.S. Navy veteran Ryan Grover, marketing consultant, graphic designer, and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2023
Results
Third-party candidates Declared Carl Boyanton, produce store owner and Republican candidate for this district in 2020, 2022 and 2024 (Independent)
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report March 13, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025
Post-primary endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Mike Ezell (R)$990,105$1,018,211$123,359 Jeffrey Hulum III (D)$29,045$22,863$6,534 Carl Boyanton (I)$43,526$1,681$41,844Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
See also Elections in Mississippi Political party strength in Mississippi Mississippi Democratic Party Mississippi Republican Party Government of Mississippi 2026 United States Senate election in Mississippi 2026 United States House of Representatives elections 2026 United States elections
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References
External links Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates Cliff Johnson (D) Trent Kelly (R)
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates Ron Eller (R) Bennie Foster (I) Bennie Thompson (D)
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates Michael Chiaradio (D) Michael Guest (R) Erik Kiehle (L)
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates Carl Boyanton (I) Mike Ezell (R) Jeffrey Hulum III (D)