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2026 Race · Mississippi

U.S. House (District 1)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in Mississippi is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Trent Kelly (Republican), Cliff Johnson (Democratic), and Johnny Baucom (Libertarian). The seat is currently held by Trent Kelly (Republican), who has served since June 2015, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Cliff Johnson

Democratic

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Johnny Baucom

Libertarian

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Incumbent's record this term

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Trent Kelly

Republican · Since June 2015

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Agriculture
  • Armed Services
  • House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.5468

    Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2025

  • HR.3476

    Forest Conservation Easement Program Act of 2025

2026 Mississippi U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in Mississippi in 2026?

Trent Kelly (Republican), Cliff Johnson (Democratic), and Johnny Baucom (Libertarian). Trent Kelly is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Mississippi U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Mississippi and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Trent Kelly, a Republican, currently represents Mississippi, serving since June 2015.

What committees does Trent Kelly serve on?

Trent Kelly serves on House Committee on Agriculture, House Committee on Armed Services, and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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