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2026 Mississippi U.S. House — District 1 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Mississippi Secretary of State — Candidate Qualifying List
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Office: U.S. House District 1
Name: Trent Kelly
Party: Republican
General Election: November 3, 2026
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FEC committee ID: C00573980
FEC committee name: KELLY FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://www.kellyformississippi.com/
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Kelly Elected to House Republican Policy Committee Posted in Articles on November 26, 2024
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Kelly Elected to House Republican Policy Committee Posted in Articles on November 26, 2024
Kelly Elected to House Republican Policy Committee
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Kelly Elected to House Republican Policy Committee
Trent was born on March 1, 1966, in Union, Mississippi to parents John and Barbara Kelly. He graduated from Union High School and East Central Community College. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi and law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law. In 2010, he received his master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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Trent was born on March 1, 1966, in Union, Mississippi to parents John and Barbara Kelly. He graduated from Union High School and East Central Community College. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi and law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law. In 2010, he received his master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Trent served 39 years in the Mississippi Army National Guard as a Combat Engineer, rising to the rank of Major General. He retired from his military career in April 2025. In 1990, he mobilized for Desert Storm as an Engineer Second Lieutenant. In 2005, he deployed as a Major to Iraq with the 155th Brigade as the Operations Officer of the 150th Engineer Battalion. From 2009 to 2010, he deployed as a Lieutenant Colonel to Iraq as the Battalion Commander of Task Force Knight of the 155th Brigade Combat Team and commanded over 670 troops from Mississippi, Ohio, and Kentucky. He has received the Soldier's medal, two Bronze Stars, the Combat Action Badge, the Bronze, Silver, and Gold de Fleury medals, and numerous other federal and state awards for his service.
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Trent served 39 years in the Mississippi Army National Guard as a Combat Engineer, rising to the rank of Major General. He retired from his military career in April 2025. In 1990, he mobilized for Desert Storm as an Engineer Second Lieutenant. In 2005, he deployed as a Major to Iraq with the 155th Brigade as the Operations Officer of the 150th Engineer Battalion. From 2009 to 2010, he deployed as a Lieutenant Colonel to Iraq as the Battalion Commander of Task Force Knight of the 155th Brigade Combat Team and commanded over 670 troops from Mississippi, Ohio, and Kentucky. He has received the Soldier's medal, two Bronze Stars, the Combat Action Badge, the Bronze, Silver, and Gold de Fleury medals, and numerous other federal and state awards for his service.
Trent has worked at McRae’s Department Store as a manager, maintained a private law practice in Saltillo, and served as Tupelo City Prosecutor and Forfeiture Attorney for North Mississippi Narcotics Unit. Prior to being elected to Congress, Trent served as a District Attorney for the 1st Circuit Judicial District (Lee, Pontotoc, Alcorn, Monroe, Itawamba, Prentiss, and Tishomingo) managing all felony cases.
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Trent has worked at McRae’s Department Store as a manager, maintained a private law practice in Saltillo, and served as Tupelo City Prosecutor and Forfeiture Attorney for North Mississippi Narcotics Unit. Prior to being elected to Congress, Trent served as a District Attorney for the 1st Circuit Judicial District (Lee, Pontotoc, Alcorn, Monroe, Itawamba, Prentiss, and Tishomingo) managing all felony cases.
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Prioritize national defense and maintain federal obligations to veterans after their service.
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Kelly Announces Service Academy Appointment Posted in Press Releases on June 3, 2025
Oppose federal gun restrictions that he views as infringing the rights of lawful gun owners.
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No matter how hard the Obama Administration tries, the Second Amendment is not up for debate. I want to see an end to acts of hate and violence as much as everyone else, but I do not think you accomplish that goal by restricting the rights of legal gun owners. I will not support any legislation that infringes on the rights of legal gun owners and gives more power and authority to the federal government. f t # e
Support policies intended to strengthen rural development and allow Mississippi agriculture to innovate and remain economically competitive.
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Mississippi Farmer Wesley Swedenburg Posted in Articles on January 21, 2026
Reduce federal rules and regulations that he says raise costs, discourage investment, and hinder job growth.
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The economy and job creation consistently ranks as one of the most important issues I hear about from constituents. People have been frustrated, and rightly so, because the rules and regulations handed down from Washington increase costs for business owners and consumers, hinder job growth, and stifle investment. Republican-led policies have made significant progress rolling back regulations. f t # e
Support an all-of-the-above energy strategy and expanded domestic oil and natural-gas production, including fracking.
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I support an all-of-the above energy strategy. Americans deserve access to reliable and affordable energy, and the federal government does not need to be in the business of picking winners and losers. Technological advances in extracting oil and natural gas from shale, specifically a technique known as fracking, has increased our GDP, reduced prices for consumers, expanded investment in the energy sector, created jobs, and is the leading contributing factor for improvements in the economy. This is the type of energy renaissance that needs to be embraced and emulated across the industry. f t # e
Reduce federal regulatory overreach and support congressional repeal of regulations he views as unnecessarily burdensome to jobs and manufacturing.
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Kelly Stands Against Government Overreach Posted in Press Releases on March 7, 2025
Increase patient choice while lowering prescription-drug prices and insurance premiums and protecting Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries.
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Mississippians and all Americans need to be in charge of their healthcare decisions, not the federal government. A person should be able to choose their doctor and receive the best possible treatment options. The system is in need of reform to lower drug prices and insurance premiums. We must also do everything in our power to protect Social Security and Medicare for those who need it most. f t # e
Support legal protections for unborn life while maintaining access to needed healthcare services.
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I believe all people are made in the image of God, and therefore every person has value. That means that I think people should have access to the healthcare services that they need. As your voice in Congress, I believe it is our duty as a nation to protect the lives of the unborn. f t # e
Protect current Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries while changing the programs to improve long-term solvency for future generations.
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Protecting Social Security and Medicare for current beneficiaries and saving it for future generations is one of my most important responsibilities as a Member of Congress. It is no secret that demographic and economic factors will not allow us to continue the program unaltered. There are 10,000 baby boomers retiring every day, and when these programs were first enacted there were more than 40 workers for every 1 retiree. Today, that number is below 3 workers per retiree and headed towards 2 to 1. Healthcare costs continue to rise much faster than inflation. In order to ensure the solvency of a program that senior citizens have come to rely on, changes must be made. Social Security cannot continue on the path it is currently on, and politicians who claim they want to preserve the program without offering reforms are not being honest. The days of doing nothing, burying our heads in the sand, and pretending the status quo is sustainable are over. We must ensure that Social Security will be here for the next generation, and I will continue to fight for the future of this vital program. f t # e
Led a farmer-assistance framework that was incorporated into the American Relief Act and later implemented through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program.
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Kelly's Farmer Economic Assistance Framework Legislation Becomes Law in American Relief Act Posted in Press Releases on December 21, 2024
Co-introduced legislation intended to expand no-fee healthcare access for Reserve and National Guard service members.
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Reps Kim and Kelly Introduce Bill to Expand No-Fee Healthcare for Reserve and National Guard Posted in Press Releases on May 25, 2021
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Trent Kelly is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
Kelly (MS) | R | MS | Yea
Passed
Trent Kelly is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
Kelly (MS) | R | MS | Nay
Passed
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Issue: H CON RES 113
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Status: Passed
Kelly (MS) | R | MS | Yea
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Issue: H R 7008
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act
Status: Passed
Kelly (MS) | R | MS | Yea
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Status: Failed
Kelly (MS) | R | MS | Aye
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Status: Agreed to
Kelly (MS) | R | MS | Aye
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Trent Kelly is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment author: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 15
Status: Failed
Kelly (MS) | R | MS | No
Failed
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment author: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 14
Status: Failed
Kelly (MS) | R | MS | No
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H6MS01131
Name: KELLY, JOHN TRENT
Office: House
State: MS
District: MS01
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $1004204.69
Total disbursements: $749398.72
Cash on hand: $863664.50
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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