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Current U.S. representatives from Mississippi District Member (Residence) [1] Party Incumbent since CPVI (2022) [2] District map 1st: Trent Kelly : Republican June 2, 2015 R+18: 2nd: Bennie Thompson : Democratic April 13, 1993 D+11: 3rd: Michael Guest : Republican January 3, 2019 R+15: 4th: Mike Ezell : Republican January 3, 2023 R+22
The district is approximately 275 miles (443 km) long, 180 miles (290 km) wide and borders the Mississippi River; it encompasses much of the Mississippi Delta, for a total of 28 counties plus parts of Hinds and Madison. It is the only majority-black district in the state.
After the 1830 census, Mississippi had two seats, elected statewide at-large on a general ticket. Starting in 1843, Mississippi's delegation was increased to four seats, still elected at-large statewide on a general ticket. After 1847, those seats were elected by representative districts. After the 1850 census, Mississippi gained a 5th seat.
Redistricted to the 4th district and lost re-election to Lake. March 4, 1857 – January 12, 1861 4th: Elected in 1857. Withdrew due to Civil War. March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1883 Elected in 1874. Redistricted to the 5th district. March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1887 5th: Redistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1882. Retired. Thomas U ...
The elections were the first under Mississippi's new congressional map after redistricting completed by the state government. [1] All four races were considered uncompetitive in the general election [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and turnout from Mississippians was the lowest out of the entire United States, measuring in at 31.5%. [ 4 ]
Three federal judges are telling Mississippi to redraw some of its legislative districts, saying the current ones dilute the power of Black voters in three parts of the state. The judges issued ...
The state's Democratic representative, Bennie Thompson, consistently voted for Jeffries over the four-day period. Trent Kelly, Rep. for MS First Congressional District: Republican
The 2023 Mississippi House of Representatives election was held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, to elect all 122 members of the Mississippi House of Representatives to four-year terms. It was held concurrently with elections for all statewide offices and the Mississippi State Senate. Primary elections took place on August 8. [1]