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Trent Kelly
Politicians/Trent Kelly
Trent Kelly

Trent Kelly

(R)
Rep. (MS-1)
Running for re-electionU.S. House (District 1) · MS · Nov 3, 2026
About Trent Kelly

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On Tuesday, June 2, 2015, Trent Kelly won a special election runoff to represent the First District of Mississippi in the 114th Congress. Trent lives in Saltillo with his wife, Sheila, and their three children John Forrest, Morgan, and Jackson. They are members of Saltillo First United Methodist Church. Thank you for visiting my campaign web site. If your intention was to visit my official House of Representatives web site, please click here.

Sourced verbatim from kellyformississippi.com
Role Summary: U.S. Representative

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.

Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Votes with party
100% · avg 99%
Age
60
Religion
Methodist
Birthplace
Union, MS
Residence
Saltillo, MS
Born
March 1, 1966
Family
Wife: Sheila; 3 Children: John, Morgan, Jackson
Contact
662-841-8808Contact Formtrentkelly.house.gov
Election Info
District1, MS
Current Term06/09/2015 — Present
First Elected06/02/2015
Last Elected11/05/2024
Education
MA, Strategic Studies
United States Army War College
2008-2010
BBA, Marketing/Marketing Management
University of Mississippi
1986-1989
JD, Law
University of Mississippi School of Law
1992-1994
AA, General Studies
East Central Community College
1984-1986
Attended, Strategic Studies
Near End South Asian Center for Strategic Studies Executive Seminar
2013
Political Career1
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Mississippi
2015-present
Professional Background8
Forfeiture Attorney
North Mississippi Narcotics Unit
2000-2011
Brigadier General
Mississippi Army National Guard
1985-present
District Attorney
1st Circuit Judicial District, State of Mississippi
2012-2015
Manager
McRae's Department Store
1990-1992
Attorney
Law Office of J. Trent Kelly
1995-1999
Instructor
Northeast Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy
2000-2015
City Prosecutor
City of Tupelo, Mississippi
1999-2011
Brigadier General
United States Army
1985-present
Organizations1
Saltillo First United Methodist Church
Member
present
Committees9
Agriculture Committee
Armed Services Committee
Central Intelligence Agency Subcommittee
National Security Agency and Cyber Subcommittee
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Subcommittee on Forestry
Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations
Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces
Recent votes5
HR 9340Ratepayer Protection ActVoted YesHR 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Voted YesHR 10326Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) ActVoted YesHR 2978Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act of 2026Voted YesH Con Res 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranVoted No
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Votes with party
100% · avg 99%
Age
60
Religion
Methodist
Birthplace
Union, MS
Residence
Saltillo, MS
Born
March 1, 1966
Family
Wife: Sheila; 3 Children: John, Morgan, Jackson
Contact
662-841-8808Contact Formtrentkelly.house.gov