The FEC posted the most recent quarterly reports showing what candidates have filed to run and how their campaign coffers stand to date.
The Federal Election Commission posted the Quarterly Campaign Finance Reports over the weekend. Below is a rundown of those Congressional candidates who have filed to run and raise funds in the 2022 midterm election cycle for Mississippi’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts.
DISTRICT CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS
1st Congressional District
- Congressman Trent Kelly – Incumbent (R)
- Kelly raised over $120,000 this reporting period and is sitting on $187,000 cash on hand.
- Hunter Avery (D)
- Avery has no campaign finance reports on file with the FEC.
2nd Congressional District
- Congressman Bennie Thompson – Incumbent (D)
- Thompson raised $148,000 this reporting period and has $1,702,000 cash on hand.
- Brian Flowers (R)
- Flowers has no campaign finance reports on file with the FEC.
3rd Congressional District
- Congressman Michael Guest – Incumbent (R)
- Guest raised $113,000 this reporting period and shows $337,000 cash on hand.
- Shuwaski Young (D)
- Young raised $28,000 this reporting period and has $7,200 cash on hand.
- Rahim Talley (D)
- Talley has no campaign finance reports on file with the FEC.
OUTLOOK FOR THESE RACES
Each of the incumbents listed in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts in Mississippi remain the odds on favorites to win re-election. There is very little chatter on potential credible candidates joining these races in hopes of unseating Kelly, Thompson or Guest.
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Frank Corder
Frank Corder is a native of Pascagoula. For nearly two decades, he has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, business and matters of faith. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been shared throughout Mississippi as well as in national publications. He is a frequent guest on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State. Frank has served his community in both elected and appointed public office, hosted his own local radio and television programs, and managed private businesses all while being an engaged husband and father. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com
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