Kelvin Buck
MS-01 Democratic nominee?
$2.5K
MAR 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age64 years old (Jul 23, 1961)
GenderMale
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LocationMississippi
BackgroundPolitician
EducationRust College — B.A. (Mass Communications)
Notable personal detailsKelvin Oneal Buck is an American politician and Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Mississippi's 1st Congressional District. He served in the Mississippi House of Representatives (District 5) from 2004 to 2013 and was mayor of Holly Springs from 2013 to 2021. He has worked in broadcasting and community leadership roles and has served as executive director of the Alliance Charitable Foundation. He earned a B.A. in Mass Communications from Rust College and a master's degree in public policy and administration from Jackson State University.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Kelvin Buck’s campaign emphasizes lowering costs for families, economic development, and preserving healthcare programs while the candidate’s record includes votes supporting sales tax exemptions for agricultural businesses and criticism of shifting tax burdens to local governments. Public materials do not present a clear, consistent position advocating major tax increases or broad tax-cut proposals at the federal level.
Healthcare
Supports lowering healthcare costs, preserving Medicare and Medicaid, reducing prescription drug prices, protecting rural health facilities, and simplifying healthcare delivery to increase affordability and access.
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Immigration & Border
Supports compassionate treatment for families affected by immigration enforcement and criticized provisions of a 2012 Mississippi bill as lacking consideration for children left behind; campaign materials do not list a detailed immigration policy on the candidate’s issues page as of 2026.
Climate & Energy
The campaign website acknowledges climate change as an issue that "demands attention" but does not set out specific climate or energy policies. Public materials show general commitments to address the topic while prioritizing economic and local issues, without clear positions on emissions targets, fossil fuels, or clean-energy programs.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports upholding the Second Amendment and backing law enforcement while endorsing sensible strategies to reduce gun-related incidents and deaths.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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