List of United States representatives from Mississippi

The following is an alphabetical list of members of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Mississippi. For chronological tables of members of both houses of the United States Congress from the state (through the present day), see United States congressional delegations from Mississippi. The list of names should be complete as of January 3, 2023, but other data may be incomplete.

Current representatives edit

Current as of January 3, 2023.

List of members representing the state edit

MemberYearsPartyDistrictNotes
Thomas G. AbernethyJanuary 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1953
Democratic4thElected in 1942.
Redistricted to the 1st district.
January 3, 1953 –
January 3, 1973
1stRedistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1952.
Retired.
Stephen AdamsMarch 4, 1845 –
March 3, 1847
DemocraticAt-largeElected in 1845.
Retired.
John AllenMarch 4, 1885 –
March 3, 1901
Democratic1stElected in 1884.
Retired.
Chapman L. AndersonMarch 4, 1887 –
March 3, 1891
Democratic5thElected in 1886.
Lost renomination to Beeman.
Ethelbert BarksdaleMarch 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1887
Democratic7thElected in 1882.
Lost renomination to Hooker.
William BarksdaleMarch 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
DemocraticAt-largeElected in 1853.
Redistricted to the 3rd district.
March 4, 1855 –
January 12, 1861
3rdRedistricted from the at-large district and re-elected in 1855.
Withdrew due to Civil War.
Frederick G. BarryMarch 4, 1885 –
March 3, 1889
Democratic4thElected in 1884.
Retired.
Henry W. BarryApril 8, 1870 –
March 3, 1875
Republican3rdElected in 1869 to finish the vacant term and to the next term.
Retired.
William T. S. BarryMarch 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
Democratic2ndElected in 1853.
Retired to run for state representative.
Joseph H. BeemanMarch 4, 1891 –
March 3, 1893
Democratic5thElected in 1890.
Retired.
Hendley BennettMarch 4, 1855 –
March 3, 1857
Democratic2ndElected in 1855.
Lost renomination to R. Davis.
David R. BowenJanuary 3, 1973 –
January 3, 1983
Democratic2ndElected in 1972.
Retired.
Eaton BowersMarch 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1911
Democratic6thElected in 1902.
Retired.
Albert G. BrownMarch 4, 1839 –
March 3, 1841
DemocraticAt-largeElected in 1839.
Retired.
March 4, 1847 –
March 3, 1853
4thElected in 1847.
Retired.
T. Jeff BusbyMarch 4, 1923 –
January 3, 1935
Democratic4thElected in 1922.
Lost renomination to Ford.
Adam M. ByrdMarch 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1911
Democratic5thElected in 1902.
Lost renomination to Witherspoon.
Harry CageMarch 4, 1833 –
March 3, 1835
JacksonianAt-largeElected in 1832.
Retired.
Ezekiel S. Candler Jr.March 4, 1901 –
March 3, 1921
Democratic1stElected in 1900.
Lost renomination to J. Rankin.
Thomas C. CatchingsMarch 4, 1885 –
March 3, 1901
Democratic3rdElected in 1884.
Retired.
James R. ChalmersMarch 4, 1877 –
April 29, 1882
Democratic6thElected in 1876.
Lost contested election to Lynch.
June 25, 1884 –
March 3, 1885
Independent2ndWon contested election.
Lost re-election to Morgan.
Travis ChildersMay 13, 2008 –
January 3, 2011
Democratic1stElected to finish Wicker's term.
Lost re-election to Nunnelee.
John F. H. ClaiborneMarch 4, 1835 –
March 3, 1837
JacksonianAt-largeElected in 1835.
Re-elected but election was invalidated.
July 18, 1837 –
February 5, 1838
DemocraticCredentials presented but election successfully contest and seat declared vacant.
Thad CochranJanuary 3, 1973 –
December 26, 1978
Republican4thElected in 1972.
Retired to run for U.S senator and resigned when appointed.
James CollierMarch 4, 1909 –
March 3, 1933
Democratic8thElected in 1908.
Retired.
Ross A. CollinsMarch 4, 1921 –
January 3, 1935
Democratic5thElected in 1920.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
January 3, 1937 –
January 3, 1943
Elected in 1936.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
William M. ColmerMarch 4, 1933 –
January 3, 1963
Democratic6thElected in 1932.
Redistricted to the 5th district.
January 3, 1963 –
January 3, 1973
5thRedistricted from the 6th district and re-elected in 1962.
Retired.
Jefferson DavisMarch 4, 1845 –
June ??, 1846
DemocraticAt-largeElected in 1845.
Resigned to command regiment in Mexican–American War.
Reuben DavisMarch 4, 1857 –
January 12, 1861
Democratic2ndElected in 1857.
Withdrew due to Civil War.
Walter DennyMarch 4, 1895 –
March 3, 1897
Democratic6thElected in 1894.
Lost renomination to Love.
David DicksonMarch 4, 1835 –
July 31, 1836
Anti-JacksonianAt-largeElected in 1835.
Died.
William A. DicksonMarch 4, 1909 –
March 3, 1913
Democratic7thElected in 1908.
Retired.
Wayne DowdyJanuary 3, 1981 –
January 3, 1989
Democratic4thElected to finish Hinson's term.
Retired to run for U.S senator.
Wall DoxeyMarch 4, 1929 –
September 23, 1941
Democratic2ndElected in 1928.
Re-elected in 1940.
Resigned when elected U.S. senator.
Aubert C. DunnJanuary 3, 1935 –
January 3, 1937
Democratic5thElected in 1934.
Retired.
Henry T. EllettJanuary 26, 1847 –
March 3, 1847
DemocraticAt-largeElected to finish Davis's term.
Retired.
Lawrence R. EllzeyMarch 15, 1932 –
January 3, 1935
Democratic7thElected to finish Quin's term.
Lost renomination to McGehee.
Mike EspyJanuary 3, 1987 –
January 22, 1993
Democratic2ndElected in 1986.
Resigned to become Secretary of Agriculture.
Mike EzellJanuary 3, 2023 –
present
Republican4thElected in 2022.
Incumbent.
Winfield S. FeatherstonMarch 4, 1847 –
March 3, 1851
Democratic2ndElected in 1846.
Lost re-election to Wilcox.
Aaron L. FordJanuary 3, 1935 –
January 3, 1943
Democratic4thElected in 1934.
Lost renomination to Abernethy.
Andrew F. FoxMarch 4, 1897 –
March 3, 1903
Democratic4thElected in 1896.
Retired.
William W. FranklinJanuary 3, 1983 –
January 3, 1987
Republican2ndElected in 1982.
Lost re-election to Espy.
John D. FreemanMarch 4, 1851 –
March 3, 1853
Unionist3rdElected in 1851.
Retired.
Samuel J. GholsonDecember 1, 1836 –
March 3, 1837
JacksonianAt-largeElected to finish Dickson's term.
Re-elected but election was invalidated.
July 18, 1837 –
February 5, 1838
DemocraticCredentials presented but election successfully contest and seat declared vacant.
Thomas M. GreenDecember 6, 1802 –
March 3, 1803
Democratic-RepublicanTerritoryElected to finish Hunter's term.
Retired.
Charles H. GriffinMarch 12, 1968 –
January 3, 1973
Democratic3rdElected to finish Williams's term.
Retired.
Michael GuestJanuary 3, 2019 –
present
Republican3rdElected in 2018.
Incumbent.
William M. GwinMarch 4, 1841 –
March 3, 1843
DemocraticAt-largeElected in 1841.
Renominated but declined.
William HaileJuly 10, 1826 –
July 10, 1828
JacksonianAt-largeElected to finish C. Rankin's term.
Lost re-election to Hinds and resigned early.
Robert S. HallMarch 4, 1929 –
March 3, 1933
Democratic6thElected in 1928.
Lost renomination to Colmer.
William H. HammettMarch 4, 1843 –
March 3, 1845
DemocraticAt-largeElected in 1843.
Retired.
Gregg HarperJanuary 3, 2009 –
January 3, 2019
Republican3rdElected in 2008.
Retired.
George E. HarrisFebruary 23, 1870 –
March 3, 1873
Republican1stElected in 1869 to finish the term and to the next term.
Retired.
Wiley P. HarrisMarch 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
Democratic4thElected in 1853.
Retired.
Pat HarrisonMarch 4, 1911 –
March 3, 1919
Democratic6thElected in 1910.
Retired.
Patrick HenryMarch 4, 1897 –
March 3, 1901
Democratic7thElected in 1896.
Lost renomination to Hooker.
Patrick Stevens HenryMarch 4, 1901 –
March 3, 1903
Democratic3rdElected in 1900.
Lost renomination to B. Humphreys.
Wilson S. HillMarch 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1909
Democratic4thElected in 1902.
Lost renomination to Sisson.
Thomas HindsOctober 21, 1828 –
March 3, 1831
JacksonianAt-largeElected to finish Haile's term.[a]
Retired.
Jon HinsonJanuary 3, 1979 –
July 7, 1981
Republican4thElected in 1978.
Resigned due to arrest for attempted sodomy.
Charles E. HookerMarch 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1883
Democratic5thElected in 1874.
Retired.
March 4, 1887 –
March 3, 1895
7thElected in 1886.
Retired.
March 4, 1901 –
March 3, 1903
Elected in 1900.
Retired.
Albert HoweMarch 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1875
Republican2ndElected in 1872.
Lost re-election to Wells.
Benjamin G. HumphreysMarch 4, 1903 –
October 16, 1923
Democratic3rdElected in 1902.
Died.
William Y. HumphreysNovember 27, 1923 –
March 3, 1925
Democratic3rdElected to finish his father's term.
Retired.
Narsworthy HunterDecember 7, 1801 –
March 11, 1802
Democratic-RepublicanTerritoryElected in 1801.
Died.
Elza JeffordsMarch 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1885
Republican3rdElected in 1882
Retired.
Paul B. Johnson Sr.March 4, 1919 –
March 3, 1923
Democratic6thElected in 1918.
Retired.
Trent KellyJune 2, 2015 –
present
Republican1stElected to finish Nunnelee's term.
Incumbent.
John C. KyleMarch 4, 1891 –
March 3, 1897
Democratic2ndElected in 1890.
Retired.
William A. LakeMarch 4, 1855 –
March 3, 1857
Know Nothing4thElected in 1855.
Lost re-election to Singleton.
L. Q. C. LamarMarch 4, 1857 –
December 20, 1860
Democratic1stElected in 1857.
Resigned to become a member of the secession convention of Mississippi.
March 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1877
Elected in 1872.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
William LattimoreMarch 4, 1803 –
March 3, 1807
Democratic-RepublicanTerritoryElected in 1803.
Retired.
March 4, 1813 –
March 3, 1817
Elected in 1813.
Retired.
Clarke LewisMarch 4, 1889 –
March 3, 1893
Democratic4thElected in 1888.
Retired.
Trent LottJanuary 3, 1973 –
January 3, 1989
Republican5thElected in 1972.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
William LoveMarch 4, 1897 –
October 16, 1898
Democratic6thElected in 1896.
Died.
Bill G. LowreyMarch 4, 1921 –
March 3, 1929
Democratic2ndElected in 1920.
Lost renomination to Doxey.
John R. LynchMarch 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1877
Republican6thElected in 1872.
Lost re-election to Chalmers.
April 29, 1882 –
March 3, 1883
Won contested election.
Lost re-election to Van Eaton.
Van H. ManningMarch 4, 1877 –
March 3, 1883
Democratic2ndElected in 1876.
Lost contested election to Chalmers.
Dan R. McGeheeJanuary 3, 1935 –
January 3, 1947
Democratic7thElected in 1934.
Lost renomination to J.B. Williams.
George C. McKeeFebruary 23, 1870 –
March 3, 1873
Republican4thElected in 1869 to finish the vacant term and to the next term.[b]
Redistricted to the 5th district.
March 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1875
5thRedistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1872.
Retired.
Frank McLainDecember 12, 1898 –
March 3, 1903
Democratic6thElected to finish Love's term.
Redistricted to the 7th district.
March 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1909
7thRedistricted from the 6th district and re-elected in 1902.
Retired.
John Jones McRaeDecember 7, 1858 –
January 12, 1861
Democratic5thElected to finish Quitman's term.
Withdrew due to Civil War.
William McWillieMarch 4, 1849 –
March 3, 1851
Democratic3rdElected in 1848.
Lost re-election to Freeman.
Hernando D. MoneyMarch 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1883
Democratic3rdElected in 1874.
Redistricted to the 4th district.
March 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1885
4thRedistricted from the 3rd district and re-elected in 1882.
Retired.
March 4, 1893 –
March 3, 1897
Elected in 1892.
Retired.
Sonny MontgomeryJanuary 3, 1967 –
January 3, 1973
Democratic4thElected in 1966.
Redistricted to the 3rd district.
January 3, 1973 –
January 3, 1997
3rdRedistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1972.
Retired.
James B. MorganMarch 4, 1885 –
March 3, 1891
Democratic2ndElected in 1884.
Retired.
Joseph MorphisMarch 4, 1870 –
March 3, 1873
Republican2ndElected in 1869 to finish the term and to the next term.
Lost renomination to Howe.
Henry MuldrowMarch 4, 1877 –
March 3, 1885
Democratic1stElected in 1876.
Retired to become First Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
Benjamin NabersMarch 4, 1851 –
March 3, 1853
Unionist1stElected in 1851.
Lost re-election to Wright.
Jason NilesMarch 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1875
Republican4thElected in 1872.
Lost re-election to Singleton.
Alan NunneleeJanuary 3, 2011 –
February 6, 2015
Republican1stElected in 2010.
Died.
Steven PalazzoJanuary 3, 2011 –
January 3, 2023
Republican4thElected in 2010.
Lost renomination to Ezell.
Michael ParkerJanuary 3, 1989 –
November 10, 1995
Democratic4thElected in 1988.
Switched parties.
November 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
Republican5thElected in 1869 to finish the term and to the next term.
Retired.
Chip PickeringJanuary 3, 1997 –
January 3, 2009
Republican3rdElected in 1996.
Retired.
Franklin E. PlummerMarch 4, 1831 –
March 3, 1835
JacksonianAt-largeElected in 1830.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
George PoindexterMarch 4, 1807 –
March 3, 1813
Democratic-RepublicanTerritoryElected in 1806.
Retired.
December 10, 1817 –
March 3, 1819
At-largeElected in 1817.
Retired.
Seargent S. PrentissMay 29, 1838 –
March 3, 1839
WhigAt-largeElected to finish Claiborne's term.
Retired.
Percy QuinMarch 4, 1913 –
February 4, 1932
Democratic7thElected in 1912.
Died.
John A. QuitmanMarch 4, 1855 –
July 17, 1858
Democratic5thElected in 1855.
Died.
Christopher RankinMarch 4, 1819 –
March 3, 1825
Democratic-RepublicanAt-largeElected in 1819.
Switched parties.
March 4, 1825 –
March 3, 1826
JacksonianRe-elected in 1824 as a Jacksonian.
Died.
John E. RankinMarch 4, 1921 –
January 3, 1953
Democratic1stElected in 1920.
Lost renomination to Abernethy.
Robert W. RobertsMarch 4, 1843 –
March 3, 1847
DemocraticAt-largeElected in 1843.
Redistricted to the 3rd district and lost re-election to Tompkins.
Ronnie ShowsJanuary 3, 1999 –
January 3, 2003
Democratic4thElected in 1998.
Redistricted to the 3rd district and lost re-election to Pickering.
Otho R. SingletonMarch 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
Democratic3rdElected in 1853.
Redistricted to the 4th district and lost re-election to Lake.
March 4, 1857 –
January 12, 1861
4thElected in 1857.
Withdrew due to Civil War.
March 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1883
Elected in 1874.
Redistricted to the 5th district.
March 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1887
5thRedistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1882.
Retired.
Thomas U. SissonMarch 4, 1909 –
March 3, 1923
Democratic4thElected in 1908.
Lost renomination to Busby.
Frank E. SmithJanuary 3, 1951 –
November 14, 1962
Democratic3rdElected 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
Republican5thElected in 1988.
Died.
James G. SpencerMarch 4, 1895 –
March 3, 1897
Democratic7thElected in 1894.
Retired.
Thomas SpightJuly 5, 1898 –
March 3, 1911
Democratic2ndElected to finish Sullivan's term.
Lost renomination to Stephens.
Hubert D. StephensMarch 4, 1911 –
March 3, 1921
Democratic2ndElected in 1910.
Retired.
Thomas StockdaleMarch 4, 1887 –
March 3, 1895
Democratic6thElected in 1886.
Lost renomination to Denny.
William V. SullivanMarch 4, 1897 –
May 31, 1898
Democratic2ndElected in 1896.
Resigned when appointed U.S. senator.
Gene TaylorOctober 17, 1989 –
January 3, 2003
Democratic5thElected to finish Smith's term.
Redistricted to the 4th district.
January 3, 2003 –
January 3, 2011
4thRedistricted from the 5th district and re-elected in 2002.
Lost re-election to Palazzo.
Bennie ThompsonApril 13, 1993 –
present
Democratic2ndElected to finish Espy's term.
Incumbent.
Jacob ThompsonMarch 4, 1839 –
March 3, 1847
DemocraticAt-largeElected in 1839.
Redistricted to the 1st district.
March 4, 1847 –
March 3, 1851
1stRedistricted from the at-large district and re-elected in 1846.
Lost re-election to Nabers.
Patrick W. TompkinsMarch 4, 1847 –
March 3, 1849
Whig3rdElected in 1846.
Retired.
Tilghman TuckerMarch 4, 1843 –
March 3, 1845
DemocraticAt-largeElected in 1843.
Retired.
Henry Van EatonMarch 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1887
Democratic6thElected in 1882.
Retired.
William W. VenableJanuary 4, 1916 –
March 3, 1921
Democratic5thElected to finish Witherspoon's term.
Lost renomination to Collins.
Prentiss WalkerJanuary 3, 1965 –
January 3, 1967
Republican4thElected in 1964.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Guilford WellsMarch 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1877
Independent Republican2ndElected in 1874.
Retired.
Jamie WhittenNovember 4, 1941 –
January 3, 1973
Democratic2ndElected to finish Doxey's term.
Redistricted to the 1st district.
January 3, 1973 –
January 3, 1995
1stRedistricted from the 2nd district and re-elected in 1972.
Retired.
William M. WhittingtonMarch 4, 1925 –
January 3, 1951
Democratic3rdElected in 1924.
Retired.
Roger WickerJanuary 3, 1995 –
December 31, 2007
Republican1stElected in 1994.
Resigned when appointed U.S. senator.
John A. WilcoxMarch 4, 1851 –
March 3, 1853
Whig2ndElected in 1851.
Lost re-election to W. Barry.
John B. WilliamsJanuary 3, 1947 –
January 3, 1953
Democratic7thElected in 1946.
Redistricted to the 4th district.
January 3, 1953 –
January 3, 1963
4thRedistricted from the 7th district and re-elected in 1952.
Redistricted to the 3rd district.
January 3, 1963 –
January 16, 1968
3rdRedistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1962.
Resigned when elected governor.
John S. WilliamsMarch 4, 1893 –
March 3, 1903
Democratic5thElected in 1892.
Redistricted to the 8th district.
March 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1909
8thRedistricted from the 5th district and re-elected in 1902.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
T. Webber WilsonMarch 4, 1923 –
March 3, 1929
Democratic6thElected in 1922.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
W. Arthur WinsteadJanuary 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1963
Democratic5thElected in 1942.
Redistricted to the 4th district.
January 3, 1963 –
January 3, 1965
4thRedistricted from the 5th district and re-elected in 1962.
Lost re-election to Walker.
Samuel A. WitherspoonMarch 4, 1911 –
November 24, 1915
Democratic5thElected in 1910.
Died.
Thomas J. WordMay 29, 1838 –
March 3, 1839
WhigAt-largeElected to finish Gholson's term.
Retired.
Daniel B. WrightMarch 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1857
Democratic1stElected in 1853.
Retired.
  1. ^ Hinds was Elected in 1828 beating incumbent William Haile, who then resigned, and Hinds was elected to finish his term.
  2. ^ Previously elected in 1868, but that election was rejected by the House.

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