Ezell Wins Third Term in Mississippi's 4th District
Republican Rep. Mike Ezell was declared the winner of Mississippi's 4th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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The Associated Press declared Republican Rep. Mike Ezell the winner of Mississippi's 4th Congressional District, securing a third term in the U.S. House. Ezell received 55.2% of the vote in the count reported as of 9 p.m. on election night.
Why it matters
The result keeps the seat in Republican hands for Mississippi voters in the 4th District, which covers the Mississippi Gulf Coast region. Ezell's campaign centered on inflation and the economy, pointing to rising costs of gas and groceries.
Ezell led with 55.2% of the vote, ahead of Democrat Jeffrey Hulum at 42.2% and Independent Carl Boyanton at 2.6%. The figures reflect the count reported at 9 p.m. on election night, and final certified totals were not provided.
The players
Mike Ezell
Mike Ezell is a Republican U.S. Representative from Mississippi's 4th Congressional District, a former law enforcement officer and Jackson County Sheriff.
Associated Press
The Associated Press is a global news agency that makes race calls and reports official election results across the United States.
The details
Ezell, a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast who spent his career in law enforcement and most recently served as Jackson County Sheriff, was first elected to the seat in 2022. His reelection campaign focused on inflation and the economy, with the campaign pointing to the rising cost of everyday necessities like gas and groceries.
Timeline
2022: Ezell first elected to the 4th Congressional District seat.
Late October 2026: Ezell spoke to WLOX about FEMA flood insurance.
November 3, 2026, 9 p.m.: Vote count reported showing Ezell leading.
Political Context
Ezell's 2022 election established his hold on the district, and his 2026 reelection extends that tenure into a third term. Opposition came from Democrat Jeffrey Hulum, who drew 42.2% of the vote, while Independent Carl Boyanton took 2.6%.
For voters in the 4th District, the outcome confirms the representative who will serve a third term in the U.S. House. The result reflects the campaign's emphasis on the cost of gas and groceries as the issues shaping district residents' daily budgets.
The takeaway
Ezell's reelection shows that inflation and everyday costs were central concerns for voters in Mississippi's 4th District this cycle. Readers tracking the district can watch for certified totals to confirm the final margin.
Further reading
For more on how the state's races are decided, see Elections coverage for Mississippi.
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