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Mississippi ballot, 2026

12 races on November 3, 2026

Federal

U.S. Senate Mississippi

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.45 · ConservativeCongressional Affairs Consultant

Cindy Hyde-Smith, a congressional affairs consultant, is running for U.S. Senate Mississippi as the incumbent. She supports balancing the budget, defending life and protecting the unborn.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner

Andrew S. Smith ran for U.S. Senate Mississippi in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Scott Colom is a Democratic lawyer running for U.S. Senate in Mississippi in his first Senate campaign. He serves as District Attorney of the 16th Judicial District and previously worked as a city prosecutor and justice court judge.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateAttorney at law

Ty Pinkins, a Attorney at law, is running for office for the first time.

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U.S. House Mississippi District 1

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.64 · Very ConservativeAttorney

Trent Kelly is the Republican incumbent and retired Brigadier General who served as a prosecutor. He emphasizes military readiness, economic growth, fiscal responsibility, border security, and supporting America's allies.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateDirector

Cliff Johnson is a Democratic civil rights lawyer from Mississippi with 33 years of practice experience. He emphasizes economic relief for working families, protecting democratic institutions from political assault, and delivering locally focused representation.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

James McCay ran for U.S. House Mississippi District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateEnvironmental specialist

A U.S. Army National Guard veteran and environmental specialist, Baucom is a Libertarian first-time candidate. He opposes corporate influence in politics, emphasizes government accountability, and supports firearm rights and free speech.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewReal estate agent

Montravius Hall ran for U.S. House Mississippi District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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U.S. House Mississippi District 2

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.52 · ProgressiveTeacher

Bennie Thompson is a teacher and the incumbent.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateEducator and business owner

An educator and business owner from Jackson, Foster is running for his first election to the U.S. House from Mississippi's 2nd District. He emphasizes accessibility and accountability in government, bipartisan solutions to community problems, and investing in workforce development for the next generation.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewLand surveyor

Jeffrey Keuneke ran for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidatePhysician assistant

Ron Eller, a physician assistant, is running for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 for the first time. He supports education, economics.

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U.S. House Mississippi District 3

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.53 · Conservative

The incumbent U.S. House representative from Mississippi's 3rd District, Guest previously served as a district attorney. He emphasizes conservative values, supporting free market economics and agriculture, strong border security, and veterans' support.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Angel Rios ran for U.S. House California District 42 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateProperty manager

Erik Kiehle is a property manager, running for office for the first time, for Mississippi District 3. Erik Kiehle emphasizes End deficit spending and balance the budget.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jarvis Gordan ran for U.S. House Mississippi District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewSecurity Officer

Justin James ran for U.S. House Mississippi District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateFarmer/Rancher

Michael Chiaradio is a farmer and businessman running for U.S. House in Mississippi for the first time. He emphasizes smart economic investment, agricultural support, and America's competitive advantages.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewExecutive

Rahim Talley ran for U.S. House Mississippi District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Shaun McInnish Sr. ran for U.S. House Mississippi District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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U.S. House Mississippi District 4

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.54 · ConservativeLaw enforcement officer

Mike Ezell, a law enforcement officer, is running for U.S. House Mississippi District 4, serving as the incumbent (Republican). Mike Ezell emphasizes economic policy, law enforcement, and border security.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Aaron Lee ran for U.S. House Mississippi District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateAgriculture

Carl Boyanton is an Independent farmer from Mississippi running for Congress. He prioritizes controlling government spending to reduce inflation and affordability challenges, eliminating fraud and waste, and implementing congressional term limits.

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American Independent Conservative PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Charles Claburn ran for U.S. House Mississippi District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Graham Hudson ran for U.S. House Mississippi District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Democratic

Jeffrey Hulum III is a in the u for U.S. House Mississippi District 4.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

John Mills ran for U.S. House Florida District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewMilitary officer

Louis Charles Hook ran for U.S. House Mississippi District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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State legislature

Courts

Mississippi Court of Appeals District 1 Position 2

General: November 3, 2026

NonpartisanIncumbent

Donna Barnes is a candidate for Mississippi Court of Appeals District 1 Position 2 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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Mississippi Court of Appeals District 2 Position 1

General: November 3, 2026

NonpartisanIncumbent

Deborah McDonald is a candidate for Mississippi Court of Appeals District 2 Position 1 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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Mississippi Court of Appeals District 4 Position 2

General: November 3, 2026

NonpartisanIncumbent

David McCarty is a candidate for Mississippi Court of Appeals District 4 Position 2 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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Mississippi Court of Appeals District 5 Position 1

General: November 3, 2026

NonpartisanIncumbent

Anthony Lawrence is a candidate for Mississippi Court of Appeals District 5 Position 1 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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