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MS01: Former President Trump endorses Congressman Kelly’s re-election

By: Frank Corder - June 6, 2022

Kelly has one challenger in Tuesday’s Republican Primary.

Over the weekend, former President Donald Trump posted an endorsement of Congressman Trent Kelly’s bid for re-election in Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District.  Trump shared the endorsement on Truth Social.

“Congressman Trent Kelly is doing an outstanding job representing Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District,” Trump wrote. “A Major General in the Mississippi National Guard, Trent is working hard to Protect our Country, Secure our Borders, Defend the Second Amendment, Uphold the Rule of Law, and Support our Great Farmers and American Agriculture.  Trent Kelly is a Patriot, and he has my Complete and Total Endorsement!”

The incumbent responded on his own social media, thanking the former President for his support.

Kelly is being challenged in the Republican Primary on Tuesday by Mark Strauss.  According to the Federal Election Commission, Strauss has not filed campaign finance reports for this cycle.  Kelly, however, shows nearly $227,000 cash on hand, raising $112,000 since the last reporting deadline.

READ MORE: Pre-Midterm Primary Campaign Finance Reports for Mississippi Congressional Candidates Released

Congressman Kelly is unquestionably the odds-on favorite to win both the Republican Primary and the General Election, securing his fourth term.  He will face the winner of the Tuesday’s Democratic Primary, either Dianne Black or Hunter Avery, in November assuming he is successful at the ballot box this week.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com