Mississippi — 4th District

Jeffrey Hulum III

Supports working-family wage and tax relief

Hulum argues that South Mississippi needs an economy focused on working people rather than corporations and high earners. He supports policies that secure living wages and help families build financial stability at home.

• Advocates for living wages so working families can support children and build secure lives
• Opposes economic policies that favor corporations and the wealthy over working people
• Distributed over 500,000 lbs of food through his nonprofit to aid Gulf Coast families facing economic hardship

“South Mississippi deserves an economy that works for working people, not just for corporations and the wealthy.”

Mike Ezell

Supports deregulation and tax cuts

Ezell promotes conservative economic principles, focusing on reducing federal regulations, cutting taxes, and curbing government spending. He signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and supported major House Republican fiscal packages.

• Signed Americans for Tax Reform's Taxpayer Protection Pledge against tax increases
• Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) reconciliation bill in 2025
• Voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 and the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

“As a lifelong Conservative Republican, Mike Ezell will fight against socialist spending plans, overburdensome regulations, and job-killing tax hikes.”

Jeffrey Hulum III

Supports criminal justice reform and rehabilitation

Hulum advocates for reforming the criminal justice system to emphasize fairness, accountability, and rehabilitation alongside community safety. He stresses treating every individual in the justice system with dignity.

• Promotes systemic justice reforms that balance public safety with fairness and rehabilitation
• Emphasizes dignity and civil accountability in law enforcement practices

“Our justice system should keep communities safe while ensuring fairness, accountability, and rehabilitation.”

Mike Ezell

Opposes police defunding and supports law enforcement

With over four decades in law enforcement, Ezell places backing police officers at the center of his campaign. He strongly opposes efforts to defund law enforcement agencies and pledges to protect law enforcement resources.

• Leverages 42+ years of law enforcement experience, including serving as Jackson County Sheriff
• Opposes progressive proposals to defund law enforcement agencies

“With over 40 years of experience in law enforcement, Mike Ezell has a proven record of standing up and speaking up for the men and women who protect our communities.”

Jeffrey Hulum III

Supports expanding voting access and civil rights

Hulum emphasizes protecting voting rights and civil liberties, asserting that every citizen in Mississippi deserves equal access to participate in elections and the democratic process.

• Advocates for federal protections for voting rights and civil liberties
• Emphasizes expanding access so all Mississippians can participate in elections

“We must ensure that civil rights, voting rights, and basic freedoms are protected for all Mississippians. Every citizen of Mississippi deserves the right and access to participate in the democratic process.”

Mike Ezell

Supports proof-of-citizenship voting laws and voter ID

Ezell strongly supports mandatory photo ID and documentary proof of citizenship for federal elections, voting in favor of the SAVE Act. He argues voter identification is a common-sense necessity for election integrity.

• Voted for the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections
• Compares voter ID requirements to showing identification at airports or when purchasing firearms

“What is the difference in showing your ID for a federal election, not state, a federal election and there’s just absolutely no reason for it. I don’t know, I hope we can get that moved out, it’s very important to our elections.”

Jeffrey Hulum III

Supports military readiness and non-partisan security policy

Drawing on his 22-year Army career as a Sergeant Major with six combat deployments, Hulum advocates national security rooted in strength and readiness. He cautions against partisan decision-making in defense policy.

• Leverages 22 years in the U.S. Army, attaining Sergeant Major rank across six combat deployments
• Advocates national defense grounded in readiness, strength, and non-partisan leadership

“National security must be grounded in strength, readiness, and leadership with the experience needed for thoughtful, informed decision-making, instead of partisan actions that undermine stability rather than strengthen America’s position at home and abroad.”

Mike Ezell

Supports robust military funding and America First policies

Ezell promotes an 'America First' defense strategy, supporting defense authorizations that maintain high military readiness and foreign energy independence.

• Voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 (H.R. 2670) and FY 2025 (H.R. 8070)
• Supports ending reliance on foreign oil to strengthen national security
• Led efforts to restore full response operations at Coast Guard Station Pascagoula

“He'll push for Trump-era policies that keep our nation strong, including ending our reliance on foreign oil and maintaining the world's best-trained and equipped military.”

Jeffrey Hulum III

Supports coastal infrastructure and port investments

Hulum leverages his state legislative background, where he serves as Vice Chairman of the Marine Resources Committee and member of the Ports, Harbors and Airports Committee, to advocate for coastal development.

• Serves as Vice Chairman of the Mississippi House Marine Resources Committee
• Holds state legislative committee assignments on Ports, Harbors and Airports and Tourism

Mike Ezell

Supports flood insurance reform and coastal infrastructure

Ezell focuses on regional infrastructure priorities, including challenging FEMA's floodplain maps, reforming flood insurance, pressing the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Bonnet Carré Spillway, and restoring local bridges.

• Chairs the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
• Advocates updating FEMA floodplain maps and reorganizing FEMA efficiency
• Pushes for repairs to the U.S. Highway 90 Pearl River Bridge and monitors Bonnet Carré Spillway impacts

“I’m not going to let up on this flood insurance until we get it done.”

Mike Ezell

Supports strict border enforcement and wall construction

Ezell stresses border enforcement, physical barriers, and stopping illegal drug trafficking into local communities. Drawing on his experience as a sheriff, he consistently votes for strict border control measures.

• Pushes to complete the southern border wall to prevent illegal entry and drug smuggling
• Voted for the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) and the Laken Riley Act (S. 5)
• Voted to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas in 2024

“As Sheriff, Mike Ezell has tackled the issues caused by illegal immigration in our own communities, including the flow of drugs over the southern border. He'll push to finish the wall and keep our communities safe.”

Jeffrey Hulum III

Supports expanding healthcare access and rural hospital funding

Hulum treats healthcare as a basic necessity, calling for lower prescription drug costs and increased support for Mississippi's fragile hospital system. He criticizes policy decisions that have reduced healthcare funding across rural areas.

• Advocates protecting rural hospitals from financial insolvency and closure
• Supports lowering doctor visit costs and prescription drug prices for families
• Opposes policies that reduce funding for Mississippi's healthcare system

“Access to healthcare is a basic necessity especially in a state where rural hospitals are closing, costs keep rising, and current policies continue to decrease funding for Mississippi’s fragile healthcare system.”

Jeffrey Hulum III

Supports investing taxpayer dollars in public education

Hulum views education as a vital investment in South Mississippi's future, asserting that every child deserves a quality education regardless of their ZIP code.

• Advocates equitable school funding across all ZIP codes
• Frames investing taxpayer dollars in children as the best long-term community investment

“Every child deserves a quality education, no matter their ZIP code. Strong schools build strong communities — investing tax payer dollars in our children is the best investment we can make in our future.”

Mike Ezell

Opposes abortion and supports pro-life legislation

Ezell is 100% pro-life, opposing taxpayer-funded abortions and supporting legal protections for unborn children rooted in his Christian faith.

• Pledges to protect unborn children and eliminate taxpayer funding for abortion
• Frames pro-life advocacy around traditional religious and family values

“As a Christian father and grandfather, Mike Ezell firmly believes in the right to life of the unborn. He'll fight to protect those that can't protect themselves and put a stop to taxpayer-funded abortions.”

Mike Ezell

Opposes gun restrictions and protects gun rights

Ezell, a former competitive shooter, strongly opposes new firearm restrictions, arguing gun control laws target law-abiding citizens rather than criminals.

• Pledges to block legislation restricting gun ownership rights
• Endorsed by the National Rifle Association (NRA)

“Mike will work to kill any legislation aimed at taking away our right to bear arms, and he is proudly endorsed by the NRA.”