Cliff Johnson
LA-06 Republican nominee?
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NOV 3, 2027Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCivil rights attorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationMississippi
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BackgroundCivil rights attorney
EducationMississippi College — B.A. in Political Science (1989)
Notable personal detailsCliff Johnson is a civil rights attorney, the director of the MacArthur Justice Center’s Mississippi office, and a faculty member at the University of Mississippi School of Law. He previously practiced law in Mississippi, including work as an associate at Butler Snow, a partner at Pigott & Johnson, and service as an Assistant United States Attorney during the Clinton administration. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from Mississippi College and a J.D. from Columbia Law School. He ran as a Democrat for Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 cycle and won the Democratic nomination on March 10, 2026.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Opposes tax cuts that benefit the wealthy and emphasizes protecting health care and supporting middle- and working-class families; frames corporate profits and inadequate support for working families as problems to address through federal policy.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable health care and protecting Affordable Care Act subsidies to keep coverage affordable for residents of Mississippi. Opposes cuts that would strip health-care support from families and emphasizes government action to increase access to care.
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Immigration & Border
Cliff Johnson has criticized aggressive ICE raids in Mississippi, advocated against criminal prosecutions of low-level immigrant workers, and requested temporary work authorization for those detained while their immigration cases proceed. He emphasizes the humanitarian impacts of enforcement and describes immigrant workers as hardworking community members. His public record focuses on protecting immigrants from harsh enforcement and seeking humane remedies rather than expanded border enforcement measures.
News
Cliff Johnson is in the news because of the Supreme Court’s review of Watson v. Republican National Committee, a case that could affect whether absentee ballots arriving after Election Day are counted. The Republican challenge is drawing attention because it could have major implications for election results, especially Democratic votes. Early signs from the justices suggest the Court may reject the GOP’s argument.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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