District 1
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2024 Mississippi's 1st congressional district
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 73.0% of the vote in 2022.[1]
Republican primary
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Candidates
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Endorsements
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Campaign finance reports as of February 21, 2024
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Trent Kelly (R)
$648,681
$553,877
$420,515
Source: Federal Election Commission [6]
Democratic primary
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Candidates
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Dianne Black, hair salon owner and nominee for this district in 2022 [7]
Eliminated in primary
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Bronco Williams, teacher[7]
General election
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Predictions
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District 2
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2024 Mississippi's 2nd congressional district
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 60.1% of the vote in 2022.[1]
Democratic primary
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Candidates
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Campaign finance reports as of February 21, 2024
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Bennie Thompson (D)
$513,919
$545,873
$1,698,954
Source: Federal Election Commission [14]
Republican primary
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Candidates
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Ron Eller, physician assistant and candidate for this district in 2022 [15]
Eliminated in runoff
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Andrew Smith, businessman[7]
Eliminated in primary
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Taylor Turcotte, regional sales manager[7]
Fundraising
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Campaign finance reports as of February 21, 2024
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Ron Eller (R)
$1,355
$2,129
$45
Source: Federal Election Commission [14]
Neither of the candidates won more than 50% of the vote, so the two top candidates, Eller and Smith, advanced to a runoff that will be held on April 2.[16] Eller won 16 counties and portions of Madison and Hinds counties, performing best in Warren County , while Smith won 12 counties, predominantly in the northern part of the district.
Results by county: Eller–60–70%
Eller–50–60%
Eller–40–50%
Eller–30–40%
Smith–40–50%
Smith–50–60%
General election
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District 3
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2024 Mississippi's 3rd congressional district
The 3rd district is located in eastern and southwestern Mississippi, taking in Meridian , Starkville , Pearl , 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 with 70.7% of the vote in 2022.[1]
Republican primary
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Campaign finance reports as of February 21, 2024
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Michael Guest (R)
$517,479
$249,826
$292,671
Source: Federal Election Commission [17]
Democratic primary
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Withdrawn
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General election
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District 4
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2024 Mississippi's 4th congressional district
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 73.3% of the vote in 2022.[1]
Republican primary
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Candidates
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Eliminated in primary
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Carl Boyanton, produce store owner and candidate for this district in 2020 and 2022 [19]
Michael McGill, retiree and U.S. Army veteran[20]
Endorsements
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Mike Ezell
Executive branch officials
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Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2023
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Carl Boyanton (R)
$531,145[a]
$163,379
$367,765
Mike Ezell (R)
$732,002
$568,296
$171,978
Michael McGill (R)
$9,617[b]
$4,651
$2,477
Source: Federal Election Commission [22]
Democratic primary
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Candidates
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Craig Raybon, truck driver[7]
General election
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Predictions
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^ $509,500 of this total was self-funded by Boyanton
^ $2,625 of this total was self-funded by McGill
References
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^ a b c d "2022 National House Vote Tracker" . Cook Political Report . Retrieved October 17, 2023 .
^ Corder, Frank (October 18, 2023). "Election 2024: U.S. Senate, 4th Congressional District look to be the races to watch in Mississippi" . Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved November 19, 2023 . Thus far, the only declared candidate in Mississippi's 1st Congressional District is incumbent Republican Congressman Trent Kelly.
^ a b c "- AIPAC Political Portal" . candidates.aipacpac.org . Retrieved May 13, 2024 .
^ a b c "Endorsed Candidates | CWF" . www.cwfpac.com . Retrieved March 18, 2024 .
^ "Pro-Israel America Announces Twelve New Candidate Endorsements" . Pro Israel America . March 28, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024 .
^ "2024 Election United States House - Mississippi 1st" . fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved December 29, 2023 .
^ a b c d e f "2024 Candidate Qualifying List" . Mississippi Secretary of State. Retrieved January 20, 2024 .
^ a b c d "2024 House Race Ratings: Another Competitive Fight for Control" . Cook Political Report . Retrieved October 17, 2023 .
^ a b c d "First 2024 House Ratings" . Inside Elections . Retrieved October 17, 2023 .
^ a b c d "Initial House Ratings: Battle for Majority Starts as a Toss-up" . Sabato's Crystal Ball . February 23, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023 .
^ a b c d "Election Ratings" . Elections Daily . August 9, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023 .
^ a b c d "2024 House Forecast" . November 20, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023 .
^ a b Goldberg, Michael (January 2, 2024). "Thompson and Guest to run for reelection in Mississippi, both confirm as qualifying period opens" . Associated Press . Retrieved January 2, 2024 .
^ a b "2024 Election United States House - Mississippi 2nd" . fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved December 29, 2023 .
^ Bennett, Kelly (January 4, 2024). "Mississippi congressional candidates piling up as filing period opens" . SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Retrieved January 4, 2024 .
^ Pettus, Emily (March 13, 2024). "Mississippi Republican Sen. Wicker advances to general election. State also holds 4 House primaries" . AP. Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "2024 Election United States House - Mississippi 3rd" . fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved December 29, 2023 .
^ Parker, Brooke (December 29, 2023). "Congressman Mike Ezell announces run for re-election" . WXXV-TV . Retrieved August 29, 2023 .
^ Lindsey, Austin (September 8, 2023). "Carl Boyanton announces bid for Congress" . WVXXV25. Retrieved December 29, 2023 .
^ Frisk, Garrett (October 11, 2023). "Mississippi Republican Mike Ezell Faces Primary Challenge from Army Veteran" . Diamond Eye Candidate Report . Retrieved December 29, 2023 .
^ "Mike Ezell latest to pick up Trump endorsement with congressional primary looming - SuperTalk Mississippi" . March 3, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024 .
^ "2024 Election United States House - Mississippi 4th" . fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved December 29, 2023 .
External links
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Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates