List of United States representatives from Mississippi


The following is an alphabetical list of United States representatives from the state of Mississippi. For chronological tables of members of both houses of the United States Congress from the state, see Mississippi's congressional delegations. The list of names should be complete as of January 3, 2025, but other data may be incomplete.

Current representatives

Current as of January 3, 2025.

List of members

MemberYearsPartyDistrictNotes
Thomas G. AbernethyJanuary 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1953
DemocraticElected in 1942.
Redistricted to the.
Thomas G. AbernethyJanuary 3, 1953 –
January 3, 1973
DemocraticRedistricted from the and re-elected in 1952.
Retired.
Stephen AdamsMarch 4, 1845 –
March 3, 1847
DemocraticElected in 1845.
Retired.
John AllenMarch 4, 1885 –
March 3, 1901
DemocraticElected in 1884.
Retired.
Chapman L. AndersonMarch 4, 1887 –
March 3, 1891
DemocraticElected in 1886.
Lost renomination to Beeman.
Ethelbert BarksdaleMarch 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1887
DemocraticElected in 1882.
Lost renomination to Hooker.
William BarksdaleMarch 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
DemocraticElected in 1853.
Redistricted to the.
William BarksdaleMarch 4, 1855 –
January 12, 1861
DemocraticRedistricted from the and re-elected in 1855.
Withdrew due to Civil War.
Frederick G. BarryMarch 4, 1885 –
March 3, 1889
DemocraticElected in 1884.
Retired.
Henry W. BarryApril 8, 1870 –
March 3, 1875
RepublicanElected in 1869 to finish the vacant term and to the next term.
Retired.
William T. S. BarryMarch 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
DemocraticElected in 1853.
Retired to run for state representative.
Joseph H. BeemanMarch 4, 1891 –
March 3, 1893
DemocraticElected in 1890.
Retired.
Hendley BennettMarch 4, 1855 –
March 3, 1857
DemocraticElected in 1855.
Lost renomination to R. Davis.
David R. BowenJanuary 3, 1973 –
January 3, 1983
DemocraticElected in 1972.
Retired.
Eaton BowersMarch 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1911
DemocraticElected in 1902.
Retired.
Albert G. BrownMarch 4, 1839 –
March 3, 1841
DemocraticElected in 1839.
Retired.
Albert G. BrownMarch 4, 1847 –
March 3, 1853
DemocraticElected in 1847.
Retired.
T. Jeff BusbyMarch 4, 1923 –
January 3, 1935
DemocraticElected in 1922.
Lost renomination to Ford.
Adam M. ByrdMarch 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1911
DemocraticElected in 1902.
Lost renomination to Witherspoon.
Harry CageMarch 4, 1833 –
March 3, 1835
JacksonianElected in 1832.
Retired.
Ezekiel S. Candler Jr.March 4, 1901 –
March 3, 1921
DemocraticElected in 1900.
Lost renomination to J. Rankin.
Thomas C. CatchingsMarch 4, 1885 –
March 3, 1901
DemocraticElected in 1884.
Retired.
James R. ChalmersMarch 4, 1877 –
April 29, 1882
DemocraticElected in 1876.
Lost contested election to Lynch.
James R. ChalmersJune 25, 1884 –
March 3, 1885
IndependentWon contested election.
Lost re-election to Morgan.
Travis ChildersMay 13, 2008 –
January 3, 2011
DemocraticElected to finish Wicker's term.
Lost re-election to Nunnelee.
John F. H. ClaiborneMarch 4, 1835 –
March 3, 1837
JacksonianElected in 1835.
Re-elected but election was invalidated.
John F. H. ClaiborneJuly 18, 1837 –
February 5, 1838
DemocraticCredentials presented but election successfully contest and seat declared vacant.
Thad CochranJanuary 3, 1973 –
December 26, 1978
RepublicanElected in 1972.
Retired to run for U.S senator and resigned when appointed.
James CollierMarch 4, 1909 –
March 3, 1933
DemocraticElected in 1908.
Retired.
Ross A. CollinsMarch 4, 1921 –
January 3, 1935
DemocraticElected in 1920.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Ross A. CollinsJanuary 3, 1937 –
January 3, 1943
DemocraticElected in 1936.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
William M. ColmerMarch 4, 1933 –
January 3, 1963
DemocraticElected in 1932.
Redistricted to the.
William M. ColmerJanuary 3, 1963 –
January 3, 1973
DemocraticRedistricted from the and re-elected in 1962.
Retired.
Jefferson DavisMarch 4, 1845 –
June ??, 1846
DemocraticElected in 1845.
Resigned to command regiment in Mexican–American War.
Reuben DavisMarch 4, 1857 –
January 12, 1861
DemocraticElected in 1857.
Withdrew due to Civil War.
Walter DennyMarch 4, 1895 –
March 3, 1897
DemocraticElected in 1894.
Lost renomination to Love.
David DicksonMarch 4, 1835 –
July 31, 1836
Anti-JacksonianElected in 1835.
Died.
William A. DicksonMarch 4, 1909 –
March 3, 1913
DemocraticElected in 1908.
Retired.
Wayne DowdyJanuary 3, 1981 –
January 3, 1989
DemocraticElected to finish Hinson's term.
Retired to run for U.S senator.
Wall DoxeyMarch 4, 1929 –
September 23, 1941
DemocraticElected in 1928.
Re-elected in 1940.
Resigned when elected U.S. senator.
Aubert C. DunnJanuary 3, 1935 –
January 3, 1937
DemocraticElected in 1934.
Retired.
Henry T. EllettJanuary 26, 1847 –
March 3, 1847
DemocraticElected to finish Davis's term.
Retired.
Lawrence R. EllzeyMarch 15, 1932 –
January 3, 1935
DemocraticElected to finish Quin's term.
Lost renomination to McGehee.
Mike EspyJanuary 3, 1987 –
January 22, 1993
DemocraticElected in 1986.
Resigned to become Secretary of Agriculture.
Mike EzellJanuary 3, 2023 –
present
RepublicanElected in 2022.
Incumbent.
Winfield S. FeatherstonMarch 4, 1847 –
March 3, 1851
DemocraticElected in 1846.
Lost re-election to Wilcox.
Aaron L. FordJanuary 3, 1935 –
January 3, 1943
DemocraticElected in 1934.
Lost renomination to Abernethy.
Andrew F. FoxMarch 4, 1897 –
March 3, 1903
DemocraticElected in 1896.
Retired.
William W. FranklinJanuary 3, 1983 –
January 3, 1987
RepublicanElected in 1982.
Lost re-election to Espy.
John D. FreemanMarch 4, 1851 –
March 3, 1853
UnionElected in 1851.
Retired.
Samuel J. GholsonDecember 1, 1836 –
March 3, 1837
JacksonianElected to finish Dickson's term.
Re-elected but election was invalidated.
Samuel J. GholsonJuly 18, 1837 –
February 5, 1838
DemocraticCredentials presented but election successfully contest and seat declared vacant.
Thomas M. GreenDecember 6, 1802 –
March 3, 1803
Democratic-RepublicanElected to finish Hunter's term.
Retired.
Charles H. GriffinMarch 12, 1968 –
January 3, 1973
DemocraticElected to finish Williams's term.
Retired.
Michael GuestJanuary 3, 2019 –
present
RepublicanElected in 2018.
Incumbent.
William M. GwinMarch 4, 1841 –
March 3, 1843
DemocraticElected in 1841.
Renominated but declined.
William HaileJuly 10, 1826 –
July 10, 1828
JacksonianElected to finish C. Rankin's term.
Lost re-election to Hinds and resigned early.
Robert S. HallMarch 4, 1929 –
March 3, 1933
DemocraticElected in 1928.
Lost renomination to Colmer.
William H. HammettMarch 4, 1843 –
March 3, 1845
DemocraticElected in 1843.
Retired.
Gregg HarperJanuary 3, 2009 –
January 3, 2019
RepublicanElected in 2008.
Retired.
George E. HarrisFebruary 23, 1870 –
March 3, 1873
RepublicanElected in 1869 to finish the term and to the next term.
Retired.
Wiley P. HarrisMarch 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
DemocraticElected in 1853.
Retired.
Pat HarrisonMarch 4, 1911 –
March 3, 1919
DemocraticElected in 1910.
Retired.
Patrick HenryMarch 4, 1897 –
March 3, 1901
DemocraticElected in 1896.
Lost renomination to Hooker.
Patrick Stevens HenryMarch 4, 1901 –
March 3, 1903
DemocraticElected in 1900.
Lost renomination to B. Humphreys.
Wilson S. HillMarch 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1909
DemocraticElected in 1902.
Lost renomination to Sisson.
Thomas HindsOctober 21, 1828 –
March 3, 1831
JacksonianElected to finish Haile's term.
Retired.
Jon HinsonJanuary 3, 1979 –
July 7, 1981
RepublicanElected in 1978.
Resigned due to arrest for attempted sodomy.
Charles E. HookerMarch 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1883
DemocraticElected in 1874.
Retired.
Charles E. HookerMarch 4, 1887 –
March 3, 1895
DemocraticElected in 1886.
Retired.
Charles E. HookerMarch 4, 1901 –
March 3, 1903
DemocraticElected in 1900.
Retired.
Albert HoweMarch 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1875
RepublicanElected in 1872.
Lost re-election to Wells.
Benjamin G. HumphreysMarch 4, 1903 –
October 16, 1923
DemocraticElected in 1902.
Died.
William Y. HumphreysNovember 27, 1923 –
March 3, 1925
DemocraticElected to finish his father's term.
Retired.
Narsworthy HunterDecember 7, 1801 –
March 11, 1802
Democratic-RepublicanElected in 1801.
Died.
Elza JeffordsMarch 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1885
RepublicanElected in 1882
Retired.
Paul B. Johnson Sr.March 4, 1919 –
March 3, 1923
DemocraticElected in 1918.
Retired.
Trent KellyJune 2, 2015 –
present
RepublicanElected to finish Nunnelee's term.
Incumbent.
John C. KyleMarch 4, 1891 –
March 3, 1897
DemocraticElected in 1890.
Retired.
William A. LakeMarch 4, 1855 –
March 3, 1857
Know NothingElected in 1855.
Lost re-election to Singleton.
L. Q. C. LamarMarch 4, 1857 –
December 20, 1860
DemocraticElected in 1857.
Resigned to become a member of the secession convention of Mississippi.
L. Q. C. LamarMarch 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1877
DemocraticElected in 1872.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
William LattimoreMarch 4, 1803 –
March 3, 1807
Democratic-RepublicanElected in 1803.
Retired.
William LattimoreMarch 4, 1813 –
March 3, 1817
Democratic-RepublicanElected in 1813.
Retired.
Clarke LewisMarch 4, 1889 –
March 3, 1893
DemocraticElected in 1888.
Retired.
Trent LottJanuary 3, 1973 –
January 3, 1989
RepublicanElected in 1972.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
William LoveMarch 4, 1897 –
October 16, 1898
DemocraticElected in 1896.
Died.
Bill G. LowreyMarch 4, 1921 –
March 3, 1929
DemocraticElected in 1920.
Lost renomination to Doxey.
John R. LynchMarch 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1877
RepublicanElected in 1872.
Lost re-election to Chalmers.
John R. LynchApril 29, 1882 –
March 3, 1883
RepublicanWon contested election.
Lost re-election to Van Eaton.
Van H. ManningMarch 4, 1877 –
March 3, 1883
DemocraticElected in 1876.
Lost contested election to Chalmers.
Dan R. McGeheeJanuary 3, 1935 –
January 3, 1947
DemocraticElected in 1934.
Lost renomination to J.B. Williams.
George C. McKeeFebruary 23, 1870 –
March 3, 1873
RepublicanElected in 1869 to finish the vacant term and to the next term.
Redistricted to the.
George C. McKeeMarch 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1875
RepublicanRedistricted from the and re-elected in 1872.
Retired.
Frank McLainDecember 12, 1898 –
March 3, 1903
DemocraticElected to finish Love's term.
Redistricted to the.
Frank McLainMarch 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1909
DemocraticRedistricted from the and re-elected in 1902.
Retired.
John Jones McRaeDecember 7, 1858 –
January 12, 1861
DemocraticElected to finish Quitman's term.
Withdrew due to Civil War.
William McWillieMarch 4, 1849 –
March 3, 1851
DemocraticElected in 1848.
Lost re-election to Freeman.
Hernando D. MoneyMarch 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1883
DemocraticElected in 1874.
Redistricted to the.
Hernando D. MoneyMarch 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1885
DemocraticRedistricted from the and re-elected in 1882.
Retired.
Hernando D. MoneyMarch 4, 1893 –
March 3, 1897
DemocraticElected in 1892.
Retired.
Sonny MontgomeryJanuary 3, 1967 –
January 3, 1973
DemocraticElected in 1966.
Redistricted to the.
Sonny MontgomeryJanuary 3, 1973 –
January 3, 1997
DemocraticRedistricted from the and re-elected in 1972.
Retired.
James B. MorganMarch 4, 1885 –
March 3, 1891
DemocraticElected in 1884.
Retired.
Joseph MorphisMarch 4, 1870 –
March 3, 1873
RepublicanElected in 1869 to finish the term and to the next term.
Lost renomination to Howe.
Henry MuldrowMarch 4, 1877 –
March 3, 1885
DemocraticElected in 1876.
Retired to become First Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
Benjamin NabersMarch 4, 1851 –
March 3, 1853
UnionElected in 1851.
Lost re-election to Wright.
Jason NilesMarch 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1875
RepublicanElected in 1872.
Lost re-election to Singleton.
Alan NunneleeJanuary 3, 2011 –
February 6, 2015
RepublicanElected in 2010.
Died.
Steven PalazzoJanuary 3, 2011 –
January 3, 2023
RepublicanElected in 2010.
Lost renomination to Ezell.
Michael ParkerJanuary 3, 1989 –
November 10, 1995
DemocraticElected in 1988.
Switched parties.
Michael ParkerNovember 10, 1995 –
January 3, 1999
RepublicanSwitched parties and Re-elected in 1996 as a Republican.
Retired to run for governor.
Legrand W. PerceFebruary 23, 1870 –
March 3, 1873
RepublicanElected in 1869 to finish the term and to the next term.
Retired.
Chip PickeringJanuary 3, 1997 –
January 3, 2009
RepublicanElected in 1996.
Retired.
Franklin E. PlummerMarch 4, 1831 –
March 3, 1835
JacksonianElected in 1830.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
George PoindexterMarch 4, 1807 –
March 3, 1813
Democratic-RepublicanElected in 1806.
Retired.
George PoindexterDecember 10, 1817 –
March 3, 1819
Democratic-RepublicanElected in 1817.
Retired.
Seargent S. PrentissMay 29, 1838 –
March 3, 1839
WhigElected to finish Claiborne's term.
Retired.
Percy QuinMarch 4, 1913 –
February 4, 1932
DemocraticElected in 1912.
Died.
John A. QuitmanMarch 4, 1855 –
July 17, 1858
DemocraticElected in 1855.
Died.
Christopher RankinMarch 4, 1819 –
March 3, 1825
Democratic-RepublicanElected in 1819.
Switched parties.
Christopher RankinMarch 4, 1825 –
March 3, 1826
JacksonianRe-elected in 1824 as a Jacksonian.
Died.
John E. RankinMarch 4, 1921 –
January 3, 1953
DemocraticElected in 1920.
Lost renomination to Abernethy.
Robert W. RobertsMarch 4, 1843 –
March 3, 1847
DemocraticElected in 1843.
Redistricted to the and lost re-election to Tompkins.
Ronnie ShowsJanuary 3, 1999 –
January 3, 2003
DemocraticElected in 1998.
Redistricted to the and lost re-election to Pickering.
Otho R. SingletonMarch 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
DemocraticElected in 1853.
Redistricted to the and lost re-election to Lake.
Otho R. SingletonMarch 4, 1857 –
January 12, 1861
DemocraticElected in 1857.
Withdrew due to Civil War.
Otho R. SingletonMarch 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1883
DemocraticElected in 1874.
Redistricted to the.
Otho R. SingletonMarch 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1887
DemocraticRedistricted from the and re-elected in 1882.
Retired.
Thomas U. SissonMarch 4, 1909 –
March 3, 1923
DemocraticElected in 1908.
Lost renomination to Busby.
Frank E. SmithJanuary 3, 1951 –
November 14, 1962
DemocraticElected in 1950.
Retired and resigned to become a member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Larkin I. SmithJanuary 3, 1989 –
August 13, 1989
RepublicanElected in 1988.
Died.
James G. SpencerMarch 4, 1895 –
March 3, 1897
DemocraticElected in 1894.
Retired.
Thomas SpightJuly 5, 1898 –
March 3, 1911
DemocraticElected to finish Sullivan's term.
Lost renomination to Stephens.
Hubert D. StephensMarch 4, 1911 –
March 3, 1921
DemocraticElected in 1910.
Retired.
Thomas StockdaleMarch 4, 1887 –
March 3, 1895
DemocraticElected in 1886.
Lost renomination to Denny.
William V. SullivanMarch 4, 1897 –
May 31, 1898
DemocraticElected in 1896.
Resigned when appointed U.S. senator.
Gene TaylorOctober 17, 1989 –
January 3, 2003
DemocraticElected to finish Smith's term.
Redistricted to the.
Gene TaylorJanuary 3, 2003 –
January 3, 2011
DemocraticRedistricted from the and re-elected in 2002.
Lost re-election to Palazzo.
Bennie ThompsonApril 13, 1993 –
present
DemocraticElected to finish Espy's term.
Incumbent.
Jacob ThompsonMarch 4, 1839 –
March 3, 1847
DemocraticElected in 1839.
Redistricted to the.
Jacob ThompsonMarch 4, 1847 –
March 3, 1851
DemocraticRedistricted from the and re-elected in 1846.
Lost re-election to Nabers.
Patrick W. TompkinsMarch 4, 1847 –
March 3, 1849
WhigElected in 1846.
Retired.
Tilghman TuckerMarch 4, 1843 –
March 3, 1845
DemocraticElected in 1843.
Retired.
Henry Van EatonMarch 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1887
DemocraticElected in 1882.
Retired.
William W. VenableJanuary 4, 1916 –
March 3, 1921
DemocraticElected to finish Witherspoon's term.
Lost renomination to Collins.
Prentiss WalkerJanuary 3, 1965 –
January 3, 1967
RepublicanElected in 1964.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Guilford WellsMarch 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1877
Independent RepublicanElected in 1874.
Retired.
Jamie WhittenNovember 4, 1941 –
January 3, 1973
DemocraticElected to finish Doxey's term.
Redistricted to the.
Jamie WhittenJanuary 3, 1973 –
January 3, 1995
DemocraticRedistricted from the and re-elected in 1972.
Retired.
William M. WhittingtonMarch 4, 1925 –
January 3, 1951
DemocraticElected in 1924.
Retired.
Roger WickerJanuary 3, 1995 –
December 31, 2007
RepublicanElected in 1994.
Resigned when appointed U.S. senator.
John A. WilcoxMarch 4, 1851 –
March 3, 1853
WhigElected in 1851.
Lost re-election to W. Barry.
John B. WilliamsJanuary 3, 1947 –
January 3, 1953
DemocraticElected in 1946.
Redistricted to the.
John B. WilliamsJanuary 3, 1953 –
January 3, 1963
DemocraticRedistricted from the and re-elected in 1952.
Redistricted to the.
John B. WilliamsJanuary 3, 1963 –
January 16, 1968
DemocraticRedistricted from the and re-elected in 1962.
Resigned when elected governor.
John S. WilliamsMarch 4, 1893 –
March 3, 1903
DemocraticElected in 1892.
Redistricted to the.
John S. WilliamsMarch 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1909
DemocraticRedistricted from the and re-elected in 1902.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
T. Webber WilsonMarch 4, 1923 –
March 3, 1929
DemocraticElected in 1922.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
W. Arthur WinsteadJanuary 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1963
DemocraticElected in 1942.
Redistricted to the.
W. Arthur WinsteadJanuary 3, 1963 –
January 3, 1965
DemocraticRedistricted from the and re-elected in 1962.
Lost re-election to Walker.
Samuel A. WitherspoonMarch 4, 1911 –
November 24, 1915
DemocraticElected in 1910.
Died.
Thomas J. WordMay 29, 1838 –
March 3, 1839
WhigElected to finish Gholson's term.
Retired.
Daniel B. WrightMarch 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1857
DemocraticElected in 1853.
Retired.