2026 election · U.S. House
2026 Mississippi House race — Trent Kelly's seat
Incumbent: Trent Kelly (Republican) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (8) ▾
- Abortion: Supports restrictions on abortion, including defunding Planned Parenthood, banning sex- or race-selective abortions, prohibiting federal abortion funding, and protecting infant survivors of abortion. [1]
- Agriculture: Supports policies encouraging rural development and farming, citing agriculture's major role in Mississippi's economy through work on the House Agriculture Committee. [1][2]
- COVID-19 Relief Spending: Criticized the American Rescue Plan as ineffective, arguing it failed to improve the economy or conditions for his constituents. [1]
- Economy / Regulation: Advocates rolling back federal regulations that he says increase costs for businesses and consumers and hinder job growth. [1][2]
- Energy: Supports an 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy, favoring reliable and affordable energy without the federal government picking winners and losers among technologies. [1]
- National Defense / Veterans: Prioritizes national defense and veterans' care, supporting measures like the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Act to improve veteran services and accountability. [1][2]
- Second Amendment: Opposes new restrictions on gun rights, stating the Second Amendment is not up for debate and that legal gun owners' rights should not be restricted to address violence. [1]
- Trade Policy: Praised the Phase One Trade Agreement with China and the USMCA as beneficial for the U.S. economy under the Trump administration. [1]
Public polling
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