Mississippi Campaign Finance Overview
Mississippi ranks 43th among all U.S. states and territories in total federal campaign fundraising for the 2024 election cycle. Federal candidates from Mississippi raised a combined $16.6M and spent $14.6M during this period. The state is home to 12 federal candidates who filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Individual donors from Mississippi ZIP codes contributed $27.7M across 386 ZIP codes tracked in FEC filings, making the state a significant source of political contributions nationwide.
Party Breakdown in Mississippi
| Party | Candidates | Total Raised | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 3 | $2.3M | 13.9% |
| Republicans | 9 | $14.3M | 86.1% |
Republican candidates in Mississippi outraised their Democratic counterparts by $12.0M, reflecting the state's fundraising dynamics in the 2024 cycle.
Office Breakdown: Senate vs House
| Office | Candidates | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | 4 | $11.2M |
| House | 8 | $5.4M |
Top 10 Fundraising Candidates in Mississippi
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Office | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wicker, Roger Sen. | REP | Senate | $9.9M |
| 2 | Kelly, John Trent | REP | House | $1.3M |
| 3 | Thompson, Bennie G. | DEM | House | $1.2M |
| 4 | Ezell, Walter Michael | REP | House | $1.2M |
| 5 | Pinkins, TY | DEM | Senate | $1.0M |
| 6 | Guest, Michael Patrick | REP | House | $926K |
| 7 | Boyanton, Carl | REP | House | $534K |
| 8 | Burton, Timothy Ghannon Colonel(r) | REP | Senate | $218K |
| 9 | Eller, Ron | REP | House | $161K |
| 10 | Eubanks, Dan | REP | Senate | $53K |
Top Donor ZIP Codes in Mississippi
| ZIP Code | City | Total Donated |
|---|---|---|
| 39110 | Madison | $1.6M |
| 38655 | Oxford | $1.2M |
| 39157 | Ridgeland | $1.2M |
| 39216 | Jackson | $976K |
| 39232 | Flowood | $928K |
| 39211 | Jackson | $872K |
| 38801 | Tupelo | $764K |
| 39503 | Gulfport | $754K |
| 38804 | Tupelo | $676K |
| 39402 | Hattiesburg | $659K |
The wealthiest donor ZIP code in Mississippi is 39110 in Madison, where individual donors contributed $1.6M to federal campaigns.
Fundraising vs Spending
Across all federal candidates in Mississippi, total spending reached $14.6M against $16.6M raised, representing a 88% burn rate. Candidates in this state retained a portion of their fundraising for future use or reserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money was raised by federal candidates in Mississippi in 2024?
Federal candidates from Mississippi raised a combined $16.6M during the 2024 election cycle, ranking the state 43th out of all U.S. states and territories. This includes 3 Democratic and 9 Republican candidates who filed with the FEC.
Which candidate raised the most money in Mississippi?
The top fundraiser in Mississippi was Wicker, Roger Sen., who raised $9.9M running for Senate as a REP candidate.
What ZIP code in Mississippi donates the most to political campaigns?
ZIP code 39110 in Madison, Mississippi is the top-donating ZIP code with $1.6M in individual contributions to federal campaigns.
Do Democrats or Republicans raise more money in Mississippi?
Republicans outraise Democrats in Mississippi, with Republican candidates collecting $14.3M (86.1%) compared to $2.3M (13.9%) for Democrats.
Methodology
All data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings for the 2024 election cycle. Candidate totals reflect money raised and spent as reported in official FEC filings. Donor ZIP code totals are based on itemized individual contribution records where the donor's residence is in Mississippi. Party classifications reflect the candidate's FEC filing designation.