Pertis Herman Williams III
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Mississippi
Pertis Herman Williams III
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Mississippi
MS-02 Democratic nominee?
$8.8K
MAR 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — MS-02 Democratic nominee?
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1%chance to win
$8.8KMAR 17, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCommunity organizer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationMississippi
BackgroundCommunity organizer
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Notable personal detailsPertis Herman Williams III is a Mississippi Democrat who ran for the U.S. House in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He appeared on Mississippi’s candidate qualifying list for the Democratic primary and was listed on primary sample ballots in MS-02. Public election listings have described him as a community organizer and a logistics professional.
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Political Positions
Healthcare
The candidate’s campaign materials and local coverage express support for expanding access to health care and strengthening family-support services, but they do not lay out specific policy proposals (for example, ACA expansion, Medicaid changes, or a public option). Available public statements focus on improving access and addressing healthcare as part of broader community and family supports.
Latest News
Pertis Herman Williams III is in the news because Alabama’s court-ordered redistricting has reshaped congressional primaries and created confusion for candidates and voters. The new map has forced a second primary and raised turnout concerns, with the biggest effects centered on the state’s newly drawn districts. More broadly, the redistricting fight is part of a wider wave of Southern map changes that could affect Black representation and upcoming House races.
How the voting rights decision may block the rise of young Black leaders
Rep. Thompson Vows Fight as VRA Ruling Reshapes South
Mississippi governor cancels session to redraw judicial map
Alabama asks Supreme Court to unblock GOP-friendly congressional map
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