2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Mississippi
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The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Mississippi will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect the four U.S. Representatives from the state of Mississippi, one from each of the state's two 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.
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 68.7% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Trent Kelly, incumbent U.S. Representative (2015–present)[2]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
Independents[]
Filed paperwork[]
- James McCay[5]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[6] | Solid R | January 24, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[7] | Solid R | February 18, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe R | January 26, 2022 |
District 2[]
The 2nd district encompasses the Mississippi Delta, taking in most of Jackson, the riverfront cities of Greenville and Vicksburg, and the interior market cities of Clarksdale, Greenwood and Clinton. The incumbent is Democrat Bennie Thompson, who was re-elected with 66.0% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Filed paperwork[]
Potential[]
- Bennie Thompson, incumbent U.S. Representative (1993–present)
Endorsements[]
Bennie Thompson
- Organizations
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[11]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
Filed paperwork[]
- Brian Flowers, nuclear plant technician, U.S. Navy veteran, and nominee for this district in 2020[12][4]
- Jeffrey Keuneke, surveying crew member[13][4]
Endorsements[]
Ron Eller
- Organizations
- SEAL PAC [14]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[6] | Solid D | January 24, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[7] | Solid D | February 18, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe D | January 26, 2022 |
District 3[]
The 3rd district is located in eastern and southwestern Mississippi, taking in Meridian, Starkville, Pearl, Natchez, 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 elected with 64.7% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Potential[]
- Michael Guest, incumbent U.S. Representative (2019–present)
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Rahim Talley, businessman, Iraq war veteran and progressive activist[15]
- Shuwaski Young, political organizer[3]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[6] | Solid R | January 24, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[7] | Solid R | February 18, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe R | January 26, 2022 |
District 4[]
The 4th district encompasses the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Bay St. Louis, Laurel, and Pascagoula. The incumbent is Republican Steven Palazzo, who was re-elected unopposed in 2020.[1]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Carl Boyanton, produce store owner and candidate for this district in 2020[16][4]
- Raymond Brooks, police officer[17]
- Mike Ezell, Jackson County sheriff and former Ocean Springs police chief[18]
- Louis Hooks, doctor[19][20]
- Steven Palazzo, incumbent U.S. Representative (2011–present)[16]
- Clay Wagner, banker[21]
- Brice Wiggins, state senator[20]
Polling[]
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Carl Boyanton |
Raymond Brooks |
Mike Ezell |
Steven Palazzo |
Clay Wagner |
Brice Wiggins |
Undecided |
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| Public Opinion Strategies (R)[A] | December 11–14, 2021 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 1% | 1% | 8% | 65% | 2% | 4% | 19% |
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Johnny DuPree, former mayor of Hattiesburg (2001–2017); nominee for Governor of Mississippi in 2011 and Secretary of State of Mississippi in 2019[22]
- David Sellers, pastor[15]
Libertarian primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
Independents[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Graham Hudson[23]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[6] | Solid R | January 24, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[7] | Solid R | February 18, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe R | January 26, 2022 |
Notes[]
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
- ^ Poll sponsored by Palazzo's campaign
References[]
- ^ a b c d Johnson, Cheryl L. (February 28, 2019). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 2020". Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- ^ Vance, Taylor (January 3, 2022). "U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly qualifies for reelection to U.S. House seat". www.djournal.com. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Corder, Frank (July 15, 2021). "Mississippi Congressional Campaign Reporting Points to 2022 Mid-Term Challenges". Y'all Politics. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Politics1 - Online Guide to Mississippi Elections, Candidates & Politics".
- ^ "James McCay FEC Statement of Candidacy" (PDF). Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "2022 House Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "House Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "2022 House Ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. January 26, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "Gerald Kerner FEC Statement of Candidacy" (PDF). Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ Corder, Frank (December 27, 2021). "MS02: Thompson draws Democratic opponent critical of own party". yallpolitics.com. Y'all Politics. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates". www.plannedparenthoodaction.org. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ "Brian Flowers FEC Statement of Candidacy" (PDF). Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "Jeffrey Keuneke FEC Statement of Candidacy" (PDF). Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "Accomplished Veterans Endorsed by SEAL PAC". SEAL PAC. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ a b Corder, Frank (September 15, 2021). "Mississippi Democrats field candidates in all 4 Congressional Districts ahead of 2022 midterms". Y'all Politics. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ a b "Candidate who triggered ethics investigation says Palazzo should resign from Congress". March 5, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ Coder, Frank (June 17, 2021). "Palazzo draws third Republican mid-term opponent". www.yallpolitics.com. Y'all Politics. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ^ "'I've got a serving heart': Mike Ezell announces bid for Congress". gulflive. April 6, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ Corder, Frank (October 18, 2021). "Wallets amptying into Mississippi's 4th Congressional District as midterms approach". yallpolitics.com. Y'all Politics. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
- ^ a b "After 10 years in state senate, Brice Wiggins ready to take on Palazzo, others for congressional seat". October 26, 2021.
- ^ Corder, Frank (September 10, 2021). "MS04: Wagner files to run for Congress, increasing the field to 4 Republicans challenging Palazzo". Y'all Politics. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
- ^ Burns, Haskel (September 29, 2021). "Former Mayor Dupree qualifies to run for Palazzo's 4th Congressional District seat". www.hubcityspokes.com. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "Graham Hudson Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress". www.termlimits.com. U.S. Term Limits. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
External links[]
- Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
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