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Apr 12, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Palazzo promotes housing bill
The House bill had 10 cosponsors by the end of March, including Mississippi Reps. Gregg Harper, a Republican, and Bennie Thompson, a Democrat. Republican Rep. Trent Kelly said Tuesday he’s reviewing the legislation. Mar 23, 2016: Calhoun County Journal: Good folks behind the scenes on ‘The Hill’
Calhoun’s newest representative, Trent Kelly, was as busy as anyone, but sliced out a chunk of his day to spend with us and lend an ear. Mar 23, 2016: NewsMs: Governor Bryant Requests Federal Disaster Declaration After Flooding
A letter of support for Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant’s request for federal assistance was signed by U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, and U.S. Representatives Bennie G. Thompson, Gregg Harper, Steven Palazzo, and Trent Kelly. Mar 8, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Harper, Kelly, Quinn win congressional primaries
First-term U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly won a Republican primary in north Mississippi’s 1st District. Jan 15, 2016: Daily Corinthian: Kelly hangs shingle in Farmington
Farmington was an easy choice for Trent Kelly. Jan 22, 2016: WCBI: Video: Congressional Office Opens in Eupora
Representative Trent Kelly hosted an open houseFriday at one of his new offices. Jan 12, 2016: Daily Corinthian: Kelly opens local office
U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly of Saltillo has opened a district office at Farmington City Hall. Dec 15, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Miss. delegation: Send new VA network head elsewhere
“Mississippi veterans deserve more,” U.S. Sens. Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker and U.S. Reps. Bennie Thompson, Gregg Harper, Steven Palazzo and Trent Kelly wrote in a joint letter to McDonald. |
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Oct 22, 2015: Gulf Live: Congressmen support historic landmark status for Mississippi Capitol
Sens. Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker and Reps. Bennie Thompson, Gregg Harper, Steven Palazzo and Trent Kelly issued a news release Thursday, saying they have sent a letter supporting that move to Paul Loether, chief of the historic landmarks program for the National Park Service. July 6. 2015: Daily Journal: Mr. Kelly goes to Washington
The first three weeks as the country’s newest congressman have been a learning experience for Trent Kelly. |
July 3, 2015: WCBI: Video: Amory Residents Honor Veterans Ahead of Independence Day
Amory residents took time out to honor area veterans this holiday weekend. Several guest speakers were on hand to thank those who have fought for our country, including Congressman Trent Kelly, who also served in the military.
Amory residents took time out to honor area veterans this holiday weekend. Several guest speakers were on hand to thank those who have fought for our country, including Congressman Trent Kelly, who also served in the military.
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June 8, 2015: NewsMs: Swearing-In For Trent Kelly, Head to DC Monday Afternoon -
A swearing-in ceremony for Mississippi’s newest Congressman, Trent Kelly, was set for Monday at 11 a.m. at Lee County Justice Court. After that, Kelly will begin his duties as Congressman for the 1st District. 
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June 3, 2015: Daily Journal: District attorney Kelly wins 1st District House runoff handily
Trent Kelly emerged Tuesday night as the next congressman for Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District.
Trent Kelly emerged Tuesday night as the next congressman for Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District.
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May 29, 2015: MBJ: 1 Dem, 1 Republican in runoff for Mississippi US House seat
On a muggy evening in northern Mississippi, just a few miles from the Tennessee line, Republican congressional candidate Trent Kelly talked about his job as a district attorney for seven counties and his experience as a military veteran, with three deployments during 29 years in the National Guard — two of them in combat. |
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May 19, 2015: Weidie Report: GOVERNOR TRENT LOTT? / MISSISSIPPI’S FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ELECTION REVIEW
A common political term applied to candidates who are frontrunners or overwhelming favorites to win is, “It is his or her race to lose.” That is certainly the case in Mississippi’s First Congressional District for District Attorney Trent Kelly. Kelly beat out 11 other GOP candidates to make the runoff in the special election to succeed the late Alan Nunnelle |
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May 18, 2015:WCBI: Video: Trent Kelly Talks to Lowndes County Voters
One of the candidates for the 1st congressional seat was in Lowndes County tonight, trying to rack up some last minute votes. Republican Trent Kelly was at the Steens Supper Club shaking hands and getting to know people in the district.
One of the candidates for the 1st congressional seat was in Lowndes County tonight, trying to rack up some last minute votes. Republican Trent Kelly was at the Steens Supper Club shaking hands and getting to know people in the district.
May 14, 2015: Daily Journal: OUR OPINION: Unexpected runoff should raise voter interest
The 1st Congressional District’s special nonpartisan election campaign moved toward a June 2 runoff with Tuesday’s vote, but few people would have predicted a contest between the lone Democrat, Howard Zinn, against Trent Kelly, a high-profile Republican who was widely expected to be one of the top two.
The 1st Congressional District’s special nonpartisan election campaign moved toward a June 2 runoff with Tuesday’s vote, but few people would have predicted a contest between the lone Democrat, Howard Zinn, against Trent Kelly, a high-profile Republican who was widely expected to be one of the top two.
May 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Democrats celebrate Tuesday win; battle moves to runoff
The third-runner in the race, Republican northern Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert, has endorsed Kelly in the runoff as "a person of honor and integrity who will move the ball forward on our conservative principles in Congress …." Another Republican candidate, Boyce Adams, who carried 5 percent of the vote, endorsed Kelly.
The third-runner in the race, Republican northern Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert, has endorsed Kelly in the runoff as "a person of honor and integrity who will move the ball forward on our conservative principles in Congress …." Another Republican candidate, Boyce Adams, who carried 5 percent of the vote, endorsed Kelly.
May 13, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY/Candidates raise $2.3 million
The race for State Treasurer will be decided in the Republican Primary between incumbent Lynn Fitch and her challenger David McRae. (A Reform Party candidate is also running, but not a serious campaign and she filed no report.) Fitch raised $88,359 and spent $74,173 netting less than $15,000 for a total cash-on-hand of $110,766. McRae raised $251,729 with $160,046 cash-on-hand. Even without the $125,000 McRae and his wife put into the campaign he still outraised the incumbent. Fitch has since fired her campaign manager and staff and hired political consultant Morgan Baldwin who currently is directing the Trent Kelly campaign in the First Congressional District special election to fill the seat of the late Congressman Alan Nunnelee.
The race for State Treasurer will be decided in the Republican Primary between incumbent Lynn Fitch and her challenger David McRae. (A Reform Party candidate is also running, but not a serious campaign and she filed no report.) Fitch raised $88,359 and spent $74,173 netting less than $15,000 for a total cash-on-hand of $110,766. McRae raised $251,729 with $160,046 cash-on-hand. Even without the $125,000 McRae and his wife put into the campaign he still outraised the incumbent. Fitch has since fired her campaign manager and staff and hired political consultant Morgan Baldwin who currently is directing the Trent Kelly campaign in the First Congressional District special election to fill the seat of the late Congressman Alan Nunnelee.
May 13, 2015: WTOK: Runoff Set in North Mississippi Congressional Race
Democrat Walter Zinn and Republican Trent Kelly have advanced to a June 2 runoff to fill a vacant congressional seat in north Mississippi
Democrat Walter Zinn and Republican Trent Kelly have advanced to a June 2 runoff to fill a vacant congressional seat in north Mississippi
May 11, 2015: WTVA: Glance at candidates in Mississippi congressional election
Trent Kelly, 49, of Saltillo, Republican. Occupation: District attorney for Lee, Pontotoc, Alcorn, Monroe, Itawamba, Prentiss and Tishomingo counties. Campaign website: http://www.kellyformississippi.com/
Previous campaigns: Kelly was elected district attorney in 2011.
"I'm running because our country cannot seem to manage its own budget like we have to at home. I'm running because we need a strong military to prevent us from having to go to any more wars," Kelly said during the forum at Ole Miss.
Trent Kelly, 49, of Saltillo, Republican. Occupation: District attorney for Lee, Pontotoc, Alcorn, Monroe, Itawamba, Prentiss and Tishomingo counties. Campaign website: http://www.kellyformississippi.com/
Previous campaigns: Kelly was elected district attorney in 2011.
"I'm running because our country cannot seem to manage its own budget like we have to at home. I'm running because we need a strong military to prevent us from having to go to any more wars," Kelly said during the forum at Ole Miss.
May 9, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Salter: Shrill tone of CD01 race likely script for 2016
For the record, the Republican contenders include: businessman Boyce Adams of Columbus; former Airbus Helicopters executive Sam Adcock of Starkville; state Sen. Nancy Collins of Tupelo; Tupelo dentist Dr. Edward "Doc" Holliday; emergency room physician and budding novelist Dr. Starner Jones of Pontotoc; Lee County District Attorney Trent Kelly of Saltillo; Itawamba County Prosecutor Michael "Chip" Mills, Jr. of Fulton; Tupelo attorney Greg Pirkle; former Eupora Mayor Henry Ross; Oxford attorney Daniel Sparks; Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert of Starkville; former Jackson City Councilman Quentin Whitwell of Oxford. The lone Democratic contender is Walter Zinn Jr. of Pontotoc.
For the record, the Republican contenders include: businessman Boyce Adams of Columbus; former Airbus Helicopters executive Sam Adcock of Starkville; state Sen. Nancy Collins of Tupelo; Tupelo dentist Dr. Edward "Doc" Holliday; emergency room physician and budding novelist Dr. Starner Jones of Pontotoc; Lee County District Attorney Trent Kelly of Saltillo; Itawamba County Prosecutor Michael "Chip" Mills, Jr. of Fulton; Tupelo attorney Greg Pirkle; former Eupora Mayor Henry Ross; Oxford attorney Daniel Sparks; Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert of Starkville; former Jackson City Councilman Quentin Whitwell of Oxford. The lone Democratic contender is Walter Zinn Jr. of Pontotoc.
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Apr 21, 2015: Roll Call: Special-Election Candidate Gets Unlikely Donation
One of the candidates running for the late Rep. Alan Nunnelee’s Mississippi seat got some help from beyond the grave last month. Trent Kelly, the district attorney for the First Circuit Court District, received a $4,000 donation from Nunnelee for Congress. Consultants for the late congressman — including one now working for Kelly — told CQ Roll Call the March 27 donation was made at the behest of Nunnelee’s widow, Tori. Apr 21, 2015: Dark Horse Mississippi: Everybody Loves Reagan, Kelly Hates the IRS, Felons Deserve Voting Rights, & Other #MS01 Tupelo Debate Takeaways
Trent Kelly: Some speechwriting workshops because most of what he said seemed less structured than other candidates. |
Apr 18, 2015: Dark Horse Mississippi: DA Trent Kelly Uses Prosecutorial Personnel for Congressional Campaign in #MS01
Is this OK? District Attorney Trent Kelly is boasting about "volunteers" helping him campaign this weekend. The only problem is some of them are not really volunteers. They're government employees employed by Trent Kelly.
Is this OK? District Attorney Trent Kelly is boasting about "volunteers" helping him campaign this weekend. The only problem is some of them are not really volunteers. They're government employees employed by Trent Kelly.
Apr 13, 2015: Delta Farm Press: Political theater: campaign rhetoric versus the reality of performance
In the best-known category are probably Mike Tagert, currently serving as transportation commissioner for the state’s northern district; Trent Kelly, a district attorney with strong military support; and Boyce Adams, president of a software technology company, who served as a special assistant to the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration during the George W. Bush administration. All apparently have strong financial backing and/or money of their own; Adams is reported primed to spend half a million dollars of his own money on the campaign.
In the best-known category are probably Mike Tagert, currently serving as transportation commissioner for the state’s northern district; Trent Kelly, a district attorney with strong military support; and Boyce Adams, president of a software technology company, who served as a special assistant to the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration during the George W. Bush administration. All apparently have strong financial backing and/or money of their own; Adams is reported primed to spend half a million dollars of his own money on the campaign.
Apr 2, 2015: Daily Journal: Congressional candidates receive backing
Trent Kelly was endorsed by VetsStrong Political Action Committee. Kelly was endorsed earlier in the campaign by the Combat Veterans for Congress Political Action Committee. Kelly, who serves as the district attorney for Lee, Pontotoc, Alcorn, Monroe, Itawamba, Prentiss and Tishomingo counties, is an Iraq War veteran and has spent 29 years in the Mississippi Army National Guard.
Trent Kelly was endorsed by VetsStrong Political Action Committee. Kelly was endorsed earlier in the campaign by the Combat Veterans for Congress Political Action Committee. Kelly, who serves as the district attorney for Lee, Pontotoc, Alcorn, Monroe, Itawamba, Prentiss and Tishomingo counties, is an Iraq War veteran and has spent 29 years in the Mississippi Army National Guard.
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Mar 16, 2015: Y'all Politics: Trent Kelly receives Combat Veterans for Congress PAC endorsement in #MS01 special election
Trent Kelly, District Attorney, Colonel and two-time Iraq Veteran, received yesterday an endorsement from The Combat Veterans for Congress Political Action Committee (PAC). Feb 28, 2015: Dark Horse Mississippi: Meet Congressional Candidate Trent Kelly: And 9 Reasons He Is the Frontrunner in #MS01
The gun selfie is something of an art form in rural America, especially among Republican candidates for Congress. But all good Tea Party Mississippians should be forewarned as they admire the high-caliber, gold-plated, long-barreled gun porn in these 9 photographs from District Attorney Trent Kelly's Facebook timeline. Feb 26, 2015: MBJ: Former Jackson councilman Quentin Whitwell jumps into congressional race
Candidates so far are state Rep. Chris Brown of Aberdeen, state Sen. Nancy Collins of Tupelo, District Attorney Trent Kelly of Saltillo and attorney Quentin Whitwell of Oxford, who previously served on the Jackson City Council. |
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