Incumbent
Mike Ezell
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Mississippi
MS-04 Republican nominee?
$617.00
MAR 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Mike Ezell is trading at 95% to win the MS-04 Republican nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age67 years old (Apr 6, 1959)
GenderMale
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LocationMississippi
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationUniversity of Southern Mississippi (B.S., 1997)
Notable personal detailsWalter Michael "Mike" Ezell is an American politician and former law enforcement officer serving as the U.S. representative for Mississippi's 4th congressional district since January 3, 2023. Before Congress, he worked in law enforcement for more than four decades and served as Sheriff of Jackson County, Mississippi (2014–2022). He is a University of Southern Mississippi graduate and an alumnus of the FBI National Academy.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes and reducing regulatory burdens, and has participated in local roundtables promoting pro-growth business tax provisions. Emphasizes pro-business, pro-growth tax policies rather than proposals to raise taxes or expand redistribution.
Healthcare
Rep. Mike Ezell’s public materials emphasize support for veterans’ health care and related mental-health services but do not lay out a clear stance on broader health‑care policy such as the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion, or a public option. His campaign and official pages highlight veterans’ care and priorities tied to conservative values without a comprehensive federal health‑care plan.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and stricter enforcement of immigration laws, including shutting down illegal crossings and strengthening border control measures. Has joined Republican initiatives framing the southern border as a crisis and backed legislation and hearings focused on enforcement. Positions emphasize enforcement and border security rather than expanded legalization pathways or asylum-expansion proposals.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports strong restrictions on abortion and describes himself as pro-life; his record and public materials indicate support for prohibiting abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detectable and alignment with pro-life organizations.
Climate & Energy
Supports U.S. energy independence and domestic energy production, favors streamlining permitting and reducing regulatory barriers to lower energy costs, and has backed measures to protect energy infrastructure. Has also supported local environmental protection efforts such as legislation to advance the Mississippi Sound Estuary Program.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong Second Amendment protections and opposes new limits on law-abiding gun owners while backing law enforcement and measures to support first responders. Has cosponsored concealed-carry reciprocity and joined actions opposing state-level laws described as threatening the Second Amendment.
Latest News
Mike Ezell is in the news because Mississippi’s 2026 state primaries are underway. The update does not give specific details about his race or results, so it is unclear from the available information how he is affected. The broader election includes key congressional contests across the state.
Campaign Fundraising
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