Kelvin Buck
MS-01 Democratic nominee?
$2.5K
MAR 17, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age64 years old (Jul 23, 1961)
GenderMale
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LocationMississippi
BackgroundPolitician
EducationRust College (BA)
Notable personal detailsKelvin O. Buck is an American politician and broadcasting executive from Mississippi. He served as a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives (2004–2013) and was mayor of Holly Springs (2013–2021). He is a candidate for the U.S. House representing Mississippi's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes lowering costs for working families, supporting job growth, and addressing taxation and economic policy but provides few concrete federal tax proposals on his campaign site. His record includes at least one state vote to exempt certain sales taxes for agricultural businesses and public statements opposing measures he characterized as local tax increases. Overall, available statements and votes show mixed signals rather than a clearly progressive or conservative tax philosophy.
Healthcare
The candidate supports preserving Medicare and Medicaid, lowering healthcare and prescription drug costs, protecting rural healthcare facilities from closures, and simplifying healthcare delivery and insurance choices. These positions emphasize expanding access and affordability through government programs and reforms rather than full privatization or repeal.
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Climate & Energy
Kelvin Buck’s campaign lists climate change among issues the campaign intends to address but does not provide detailed policy positions on climate or energy on the campaign issues page. Public biographical pages identify him as a Democratic candidate and former state representative/mayor but do not present specific climate or energy policy proposals.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes support for law enforcement and upholding the Second Amendment while favoring sensible strategies to reduce gun-related incidents and deaths.
News
There are no concrete recent developments in the provided news that involve Kelvin Buck directly. The only item is about a Supreme Court case, Watson v. Republican National Committee, over whether to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. Kelvin Buck is not mentioned in connection with the case in the provided summary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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