Mississippi's 3rd congressional district (MS-3) covers central portions of state and stretches from the

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border in the west to the

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border in the east. Large cities in the district include

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, Starkville, and

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. It also includes most of the wealthier portions of

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, including the portion of the city located in Rankin County. The district includes

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in Starkville. From statehood to the election of 1846, Mississippi elected representatives

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statewide on a general ticket. This district has been redefined based on changes in statewide population. Its current representative is Republican Michael Guest.

Recent election results from statewide races

Composition

The 3rd district includes the entirety of the following counties with the exception of Oktibbeha, which it shares with the

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and

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, which it shares with the

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district, and

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, which it shares with the

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. Oktibbeha County communities in the 3rd include Starkville,

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, and Longview; Jones County communities include Sandersville,

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, and part of

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; and Madison County communities include

, Ridgeland, most of Gluckstadt, and parts of

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and

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. The Hinds County portion of the district takes in eastern

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List of members representing the district

Recent election results

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

References

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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