2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Mississippi
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Mississippi will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, to elect the four U.S. Representatives from the U.S. state of Mississippi; one from each of the state's four congressional districts. Primaries are scheduled for March 10, 2020.
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District 1
The 1st district takes in the northwestern area of the state, including Columbus, Oxford, Southaven, and Tupelo. The incumbent is Republican Trent Kelly, who was re-elected with 66.9% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Trent Kelly, incumbent U.S. Representative[2]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Trent Kelly (incumbent) | 56,501 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 56,501 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Antonia Eliason, University of Mississippi law professor[2]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Antonia Eliason | 37,830 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 37,830 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[5] | Safe R | April 24,2020 |
Inside Elections[6] | Safe R | April 23, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[7] | Safe R | April 23, 2020 |
Politico[8] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Niskanen[9] | Safe R | April 28, 2020 |
Daily Kos[10] | Safe R | April 30, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Trent Kelly (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | Antonia Eliason | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 2
The 2nd district encompasses the Mississippi Delta, taking in most of Jackson, the riverfront cities of Greenville and Vicksburg, and the interior market cities of Clarksdale, Greenwood and Clinton. The incumbent is Democrat Bennie Thompson, who was re-elected with 71.8% of the vote in 2018 without major-party opposition.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Sonia Rathburn, non-profit owner[11]
- Bennie Thompson, incumbent U.S. Representative[11]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Bennie Thompson (incumbent) | 97,921 | 94.0 | |
Democratic | Sonia Rathburn | 6,256 | 6.0 | |
Total votes | 104,177 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Brian Flowers | 9,883 | 37.9 | |
Republican | Thomas Carey | 9,456 | 36.1 | |
Republican | B.C. Hammond | 6,812 | 26.0 | |
Total votes | 26,151 | 100.0 |
Runoff results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Thomas Carey | |||
Republican | Brian Flowers | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[12] | Safe D | April 24,2020 |
Inside Elections[13] | Safe D | April 23, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Safe D | April 23, 2020 |
Politico[15] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
Niskanen[16] | Safe D | April 28, 2020 |
Daily Kos[17] | Safe D | April 30, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Bennie Thompson (incumbent) | |||
Republican | Brian Flowers | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 3
The 3rd district is located in eastern and southwestern Mississippi, taking in Meridian, Starkville, Pearl, Natchez, and most of the wealthier portions of Jackson, including the portion of the city located in Rankin County. The incumbent is Republican Michael Guest, who was elected with 62.3% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Michael Guest, incumbent U.S. Representative[11]
- James Tulp, radio broadcaster[18]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Michael Guest (incumbent) | 67,269 | 89.8 | |
Republican | James Tulp | 7,618 | 10.2 | |
Total votes | 74,887 | 100.0 |
Endorsements
Michael Guest (R) |
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Dorothy "Dot" Benford, perennial candidate[11]
- Katelyn Lee, veterinary medical technologist[11]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Dorothy "Dot" Benford | 38,967 | 64.0 | |
Democratic | Katelyn Lee | 21,951 | 36.0 | |
Total votes | 60,918 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[20] | Safe R | April 24,2020 |
Inside Elections[21] | Safe R | April 23, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Safe R | April 23, 2020 |
Politico[23] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Niskanen[24] | Safe R | April 28, 2020 |
Daily Kos[25] | Safe R | April 30, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Michael Guest (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | Dorothy "Dot" Benford | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 4
The 4th district encompasses the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Bay St. Louis, Laurel, and Pascagoula. The incumbent is Republican Steven Palazzo, who was elected with 68.2% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Carl Boyanton, businessman[26]
- Robert Deming, Biloxi city councilman[27]
- Samuel Hickman, former staffer for U.S. Representative Trent Kelly[26]
- Steven Palazzo, incumbent U.S. Representative[11]
Endorsements
Steven Palazzo (R) |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Steven Palazzo (incumbent) | 54,318 | 66.8 | |
Republican | Robert Deming | 11,463 | 14.1 | |
Republican | Samuel Hickman | 7,981 | 9.8 | |
Republican | Carl Boyanton | 7,533 | 9.3 | |
Total votes | 81,295 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[29] | Safe R | April 24,2020 |
Inside Elections[30] | Safe R | April 23, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Safe R | April 23, 2020 |
Politico[32] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Niskanen[33] | Safe R | April 28, 2020 |
Daily Kos[34] | Safe R | April 30, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Steven Palazzo (incumbent) | 100.0 | ||
Total votes | 100.0 | |||
Republican hold |
References
- Wasserman, David; Flinn, Ally (November 7, 2018). "2018 House Popular Vote Tracker". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
- Vance, Taylor (January 13, 2020). "Antonia Eliason, Trent Kelly launch campaigns for U.S. congressional election". Daily Journal. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- "2020 State Republican Party Certified Primary Election Results". MS GOP. June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- "2020 State Democratic Party Certified Primary Election Results". MS DEMS. June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- "2020 House Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "Senate Ratings | Inside Elections". insideelections.com. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » 2020 House". crystalball.centerforpolitics.org. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "2020 Election Forecast". Politico. November 19, 2019.
- "2020 Negative Partisanship and the 2020 Congressional Elections". Niskanen Center. April 28, 2020.
- "2020 House Race Ratings". Daily Kos. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- Ramseth, Luke (January 22, 2020). "Mississippi election 2020: Who's running for U.S. Senate, House seats?". The Clarion Ledger. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- "2020 House Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "Senate Ratings | Inside Elections". insideelections.com. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » 2020 House". crystalball.centerforpolitics.org. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "2020 Election Forecast". Politico. November 19, 2019.
- "2020 Negative Partisanship and the 2020 Congressional Elections". Niskanen Center. April 28, 2020.
- "2020 House Race Ratings". Daily Kos. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- "James Tulp to run for Mississippi's third congressional district". WJTV. January 10, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- Trump, Donald J. (March 9, 2020). "Congressman Michael Guest (@GuestCongress) is an incredible fighter for the Great State of Mississippi. Michael is strong on Crime and the Border, he loves our Military and Vets. Michael has my Complete and Total Endorsement! Get out and Vote for Michael tomorrow, March 10th!".
- "2020 House Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "Senate Ratings | Inside Elections". insideelections.com. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » 2020 House". crystalball.centerforpolitics.org. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "2020 Election Forecast". Politico. November 19, 2019.
- "2020 Negative Partisanship and the 2020 Congressional Elections". Niskanen Center. April 28, 2020.
- "2020 House Race Ratings". Daily Kos. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- Corder, Frank (January 7, 2020). "MS-4 Rep. Steven Palazzo draws 2 GOP primary challengers including former intern". Y'all Politics. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- Chighizola, Grant (January 9, 2020). "ROBERT DEMING ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR CONGRESS". WXXV 25. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- Trump, Donald J. (March 9, 2020). "Congressman @StevenPalazzo is doing a fantastic job for the people of Mississippi. He strongly supports our #MAGA Agenda. Steven will continue to protect your #2A, & Support our INCREDIBLE Vets & Military. Steven has my Complete Endorsement. VOTE for Steven tomorrow, March 10th!".
- "2020 House Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "Senate Ratings | Inside Elections". insideelections.com. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » 2020 House". crystalball.centerforpolitics.org. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "2020 Election Forecast". Politico. November 19, 2019.
- "2020 Negative Partisanship and the 2020 Congressional Elections". Niskanen Center. April 28, 2020.
- "2020 House Race Ratings". Daily Kos. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
External links
- Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates