Mississippi became the 20th state on December 10, 1817.
Its civic story includes the Delta, Gulf Coast communities, agriculture, river trade, universities, music, civil-rights history, and persistent debates over health, education, infrastructure, voting access, and economic opportunity. Public decisions here often carry historical weight because present-day systems still reflect older choices about power, race, land, and public investment. Mississippi’s representatives, governing structure, and official public records are one click away from this page.
By valor and arms
State Motto
Mississippi's voice in Congress.
Every state has two senators. Its number of representatives is set by population and can change after each census.
Mississippi's Delegation
Choose a member to see their contact information, congressional work, and committee assignments.
Senator
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)
Senator
Roger Wicker (Republican)
District 1
Trent Kelly (Republican)
District 2
Bennie Thompson (Democrat)
District 3
Michael Guest (Republican)
District 4
Mike Ezell (Republican)
The states are the laboratories of democracy.
Justice Louis BrandeisState Leadership
Governor
Tate Reeves (Republican)
Lieutenant Governor
Delbert Hosemann (Republican)
Quick Facts
Capital
Jackson
Population
Approximately 2.95 million
Electoral votes
6
Congressional districts
4
Official Links
Use these sources to check current state records, filings, elections, and public notices.
