Top Cities in Mississippi by Political Donations

See which cities in Mississippi donate the most to political campaigns. 45 cities, $3.7M in total donations.

Political participation varies widely across Mississippi's cities and towns. This ranking shows which municipalities produce the most individual campaign contributions, based on donor mailing addresses in FEC filings. State capitals, college towns, and affluent suburbs often stand out, reflecting the intersection of income, education, and political engagement that drives campaign giving.

#CityTotalDonors
1TUPELO$1.5M0
2VICKSBURG$551K0
3STARKVILLE$450K0
4YAZOO CITY$171K0
5WATER VALLEY$98K0
6VANCLEAVE$87K0
7SUMMIT$86K0
8TUNICA$72K0
9WOODVILLE$62K0
10WEST POINT$57K0
11SUMRALL$54K0
12WAVELAND$47K0
13WALLS$46K0
14TERRY$40K0
15WAYNESBORO$36K0
16TYLERTOWN$36K0
17WIGGINS$31K0
18VARDAMAN$25K0
19STURGIS$24K0
20WALNUT$21K0
21TAYLORSVILLE$16K0
22WINONA$11K0
23WESSON$11K0
24UNION$11K0
25TISHOMINGO$10K0
26TAYLOR$8K0
27WASHINGTON$8K0
28WHITFIELD$7K0
29TILLATOBA$7K0
30UTICA$7K0
31SUMNER$5K0
32VAIDEN$5K0
33WEIR$4K0
34STEENS$3K0
35THAXTON$3K0
36WEST$3K0
37VOSSBURG$2K0
38TUTWILER$2K0
39TOOMSUBA$2K0
40STRINGER$2K0
41STATE LINE$1K0
42WAYSIDE$9620
43WESTPOINT$6000
44SUNFLOWER$5600
45WALTHALL$4750

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Mississippi donates the most to political campaigns?

The largest city or state capital in Mississippi often leads, but affluent suburban communities can also rank high. The top 45 cities in Mississippi have contributed a combined $3.7M to federal campaigns.

How do Mississippi cities compare to each other?

City-level totals reflect both population and wealth. Larger cities produce more donors, but smaller wealthy communities can have higher per-capita giving. Click any city to see its detailed donation breakdown.

Are these donations only to local candidates?

No. These totals include all federal campaign contributions from donors in each Mississippi city, regardless of whether the recipient candidate is local or from another state. Many donors give to national campaigns and out-of-state races.

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