MS-02 Republican nominee?
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MAR 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePhysician assistant (cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationMississippi
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BackgroundPhysician assistant (cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery)
Notable personal detailsRon Eller is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District. He has worked as a physician assistant in cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery and has described serving about 20 years on active duty in the U.S. Army. He was the Mississippi Republican Party’s nominee for MS-02 in 2024 and is again a filed Republican candidate for MS-02 in the 2026 cycle.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate has committed in writing to oppose any and all tax increases and emphasizes free enterprise and limited government; his campaign states support for fair taxation while prioritizing limited government and free-market principles.
Healthcare
Supports government-funded health insurance being available for those in need while preserving private options; opposes vaccine/treatment mandates and endorses individual choice on medical decisions; backs Right to Try access for experimental treatments.
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Immigration & Border
Ron Eller supports stronger border enforcement measures, including construction of a U.S.–Mexico border wall, and frames immigration as an area for increased control. Public statements emphasize border security as part of his policy positions rather than proposals for expanded legal pathways or broad regularization.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports restricting abortion access, opposes federal and state funding for clinics that provide abortion, and says abortion is acceptable only when the pregnancy is causing harm to the mother; supports access to birth control.
Climate & Energy
The candidate supports development of all forms of energy and expansion of domestic energy production while opposing cuts to fossil-fuel use; he emphasizes energy independence and national-security aspects of energy policy. His campaign platform lists support for coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric, hydrogen, wind, and solar and states the U.S. should not reduce fossil-fuel use.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports nationwide recognition of concealed-carry permits, opposes new gun restrictions, and holds pro-gun endorsements and affiliations while indicating limited support for court-ordered temporary seizure (a “red flag” under court order) and a ban on firearm possession by non-U.S. citizens.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Ron Eller for MS-02 Republican nominee?
Veterans for America First
Public endorsement
Veterans for America First endorsed Ron Eller.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262022
2024
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LatestCycle 2022
Cycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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