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Mississippi ballot

U.S. House Mississippi District 1

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 10, 2026

General election

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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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.64 · Very ConservativeAdvancedAttorney

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.

From the candidate’s published profile

DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedDirector

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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DemocraticBroadcasting executive

Kelvin Buck is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Mississippi District 1 in the 2026 election.

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