The Winner
Republican Rep. Trent Kelly (R-Saltillo) will continue representing northern Mississippi in Congress after winning Mississippi's 1st U.S. House District race on Tuesday, according to current certified results.
Kelly is the incumbent, having held the seat before the November 3 election. Cliff Johnson) won the Democratic primary on March 10, and Johnny Baucom) won the Libertarian primary the same day. Johnson had defeated Kelvin Buck in the Democratic primary, taking roughly 63.4% of the vote and winning by about 7,625 votes.
The Race
All three major race-rating services rated the district Solid Republican before the election: Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and Inside Elections.
The district covers Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, DeSoto, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Lowndes, Marshall, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union, Webster, and part of Oktibbeha County, according to Congressman Trent Kelly's official website.
What's Next
Kelly is set to take office on January 3, 2027, under the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Kelly said he will seek the top Republican spot on the House Armed Services Committee, a role he said would let him contribute to national defense strategy and support service members, Mississippi Today reported on Sept. 25.
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