Mike Ezell
U.S. House · MS-4 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · MS-4
Biography
Overview
Mike Ezell is a Republican U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 4th congressional district, serving since 2023. A native of Pascagoula, Mississippi, Ezell is a former law enforcement officer with over 35 years of experience, including serving as Jackson County sheriff from 2014 to 2022. He defeated incumbent Steven Palazzo in the 2022 Republican primary runoff and won reelection in 2024 with 74% of the vote.
Career
As sheriff of Jackson County from 2014 to 2022, Ezell focused on eliminating corruption, creating a new training facility, and establishing a crime lab. In his first term in Congress (118th), he sponsored 14 pieces of legislation and cosponsored 220 pieces, with House Resolution 106 condemning efforts to defund police passing the House. His legislative work has centered on maritime affairs, disaster relief, and coastal protection.
Prior political experience
Ezell was elected to Congress in 2022 after defeating incumbent Steven Palazzo in the Republican primary runoff 54% to 46%, then defeating Democratic nominee Johnny DuPree in the general election. As sheriff, he won a special election runoff in 2014 with 64% of the vote, won the general election in 2015, and ran uncontested in 2019. In 2024, Ezell won reelection to Congress with 74% of the vote, defeating Democrat Craig Rayborn despite entering the final weeks with less campaign funding than his primary challenger Carl Boyanton.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
Campaigns targeting Mike Ezell
No active campaigns target Mike Ezell right now.
Start a campaign targeting Mike EzellOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House MS-4 | 2025–present | In progress | Mike Ezell | — |
| 1st | U.S. House MS-4 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | — | Mike Ezell |
Committee assignments
- Coast Guard and Maritime TransportationHouseChairman· 2025–present
- Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency ManagementHouse· 2025–present
- Water, Wildlife and FisheriesHouseVice Chair· 2025–present
- Energy and Mineral ResourcesHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 6995
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont, Mississippi, as the "Jeremy Malone Post Office".
Jan 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5848
NFIP Retroactive Renewal and Reauthorization Act
Oct 28, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5745
Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act
Oct 14, 2025INTRODUCED - H.R. 5746
MARA Act of 2025
Oct 14, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5574
To extend the National Flood Insurance Program through November 21, 2025.
Sep 26, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5310
Fairness and Accountability of Appeals Act of 2025
Sep 11, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4589
Port Crane Tax Credit Act of 2025
Jul 22, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4018
To unleash America's offshore critical minerals and resources.
Jun 17, 2025INTRODUCED - H.R. 3842
To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes.
Jun 9, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3585
Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program Act of 2025
May 23, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8439
To establish a nonpartisan commission on natural disaster risk management, insurance, and other financial and economic protections, and for other purposes.
Apr 22, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8409
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish parity for submission and decision timelines for appeals of assistance decisions under such Act, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8195
Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
Apr 2, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 8179
FETCH Act of 2026
Apr 2, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8079
Diesel Truck Liberation Act of 2026
Mar 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7678
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7703
Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7613
ALERT Act
Feb 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7540
United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
Feb 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7348
Transparency in Federal Land Acquisitions Act
Feb 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |