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Why is Democrat Cliff Johnson challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Trent Kelly?

Mississippi Today

Aug 25, 2026

Democratic nominee for Mississippi's U.S. House District 1 outlines why he is running against incumbent Republican Rep. Trent Kelly. Johnson, a longtime attorney, is director of th…

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Why is Democrat Cliff Johnson challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Trent Kelly?

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