Candidates › MS-02 race › 2025–2026

Ron Eller

R Republican nominee for U.S. House, MS-02

Has not served in Congress

On the ballot: Lost the general electionNov 3, 2026 · 106,521 votes (39.8%) · 2 of 3
The race: Everyone running for MS-02 · Compare Eller with them
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SummaryAt a glance

Top priorities: Education
Economics
Energy
Second Amendment
Right to Life
Read all 10 in their words
Money: $70.8K raised, $65.4K spent, $42.1K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
Who gives: 13% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 41% from Mississippi · largest committee giver UNITED FOR LIBERTY PAC, $100
Backed by: Mississippi Republican Party · Rodney Hall · Maurice Wilson and 14 more. As the campaign lists them

Their wordsWhat does Eller say they will do?

10 priorities from voteroneller.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.

10 priorities · 16 quoted statements

With healthcare costs out of control, insurance companies restricting access, and rural healthcare disappearing in Mississippi, we need changes to our nation's health policies. And taking a fresh look at some of our nation's outdated thought process might be a great start to having a dialogue about how we want our healthcare policies to perform in America.
As a healthcare professional for decades, I know that adopting a one size fits all healthcare system will never work. People are different. People respond to different kinds of medications differently. We have to be cognizant that people need individualized healthcare solutions to the individual problems that affect their families.
The MAHA ("Make America Healthy Again") movement, largely driven by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), focuses on addressing chronic disease through nutrition reform, scrutinizing environmental toxins, and overhauling public health institutions.
The most widely known parts of the movement include:
- Food and Nutrition Reform: This is a central and broadly popular aspect of MAHA. Initiatives include phasing out petroleum-based artificial food dyes and other chemical additives (like Red dye No. 3) from the U.S. food supply, overhauling the FDA's "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) loophole, and promoting whole, unprocessed foods. There is also a push to restrict ultra-processed foods, candy, and soda in federal programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and school meal plans.
- Environmental Chemicals: The movement places a strong emphasis on the role of environmental toxins in chronic disease. It frequently criticizes specific pesticides like glyphosate and atrazine, and seeks to reduce exposure to chemicals like PFAS and phthalates.
- Vaccine Policy and "Medical Freedom": A highly visible, though more controversial, part involves scrutinizing vaccine safety and the childhood vaccine schedule, and promoting "medical freedom" and informed consent. This includes calls for more transparency and the investigation of potential links between certain medical products (like acetaminophen and some psychiatric medications) and childhood conditions, despite a lack of consensus from mainstream scientific bodies.
- Transparency and Research: A key policy goal is bringing "radical transparency" to government health data and ensuring that federally funded health research is free from conflicts of interest.
- Lifestyle and Preventive Care: The movement advocates for preventive healthcare through lifestyle changes, such as physical activity initiatives (like the re-establishment of the Presidential Fitness Test) and addressing the harms of excessive screen time.
I approve of bringing new ideas to healthcare problems, and look forward to seeing how this new phase of medical innovation leads to results that make Americans healthier again.
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MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised

$70.8K

$70,825

Spent

$65.4K

$65,445

Cash on hand

$42.1K

$42,109

FEC filings, Jan 1, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00781468

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

92¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 9 reports ($65.4K of $70.8K). Cash on hand went from $36.8K on Mar 31, 2025 to $42.1K on Oct 14, 2026.

Raised, spent and cash on hand by FEC report
Report	Raised in the period	Spent in the period	Cash on hand at its close
APRIL QUARTERLY 2025 through Mar 31, 2025	$60	$3	$36,786
JULY QUARTERLY 2025 through Jun 30, 2025	$2,520	$1,435	$37,871
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2025 through Sep 30, 2025	$6,900	$1,342	$43,429
YEAR-END 2025 through Dec 31, 2025	$2,210	$4,551	$41,088
PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through Feb 18, 2026	$9,923	$13,987	$37,023
APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026	$10,372	$9,620	$37,776
JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026	$13,404	$15,306	$35,874
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026	$18,735	$16,847	$37,762
PRE-GENERAL 2026 through Oct 14, 2026	$6,700	$2,353	$42,109

Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.

Where the money came from $70,825 reported receipts

Itemized (over $200)Donors who have given more than $200 this cycle, so the FEC itemizes (names) them.$59,20084%

Largest donors

William McLeanOne contribution on Jun 4, 2026 · RETIRED · TUNICA, MS$3,500
Laurie LyfordOne contribution on Sep 23, 2025 · RETIRED · LOPEZ ISLAND, WA$3,000
John Peck Jr.One contribution on Feb 10, 2026 · RETIRED · DALLAS, TX$3,000
Jennifer DinningOne contribution on Apr 1, 2026 · VASCULAR SURGEON · ST. DOMINIC HOSPTIAL · RIDGELAND, MS$2,500
Ralph Maple7 contributions, latest Jun 10, 2026 · RETIRED · KATY, TX$2,500
C. McFaddenOne contribution on Feb 12, 2026 · MANUFACTURING · SELF · HOUSTON, TX$2,500
Scott Kiewit2 contributions, latest Apr 17, 2026 · RETIRED · LAUREL, MS$2,000
Susan RicksOne contribution on Mar 31, 2026 · COLDWATER, MS$2,000
Becky Carlisle3 contributions, latest Mar 20, 2026 · RETIRED · ORANGE BEACH, AL$1,250
Albert Bieber3 contributions, latest Jan 30, 2026 · RETIRED · CHINA, TX$1,050
Larry DailyOne contribution on Mar 10, 2026 · RETIRED · PASADENA, TX

EndorsementsWho does Eller’s campaign say backs them?

17 endorsers listed on Ron Eller’s own campaign site: 1 party, 6 officials, 4 organizations, 6 people.

This is the campaign's claim, checked by an editor against its page; the endorsers have not confirmed it to us. Each name opens the campaign’s page with that name highlighted.

Parties 1

Mississippi Republican Party
The Mississippi Republican Party proudly stands with Ron Eller for Congress in Mississippi’s 2nd District.

Officials 6

Rodney Hall
State Representative
“I fully endorse Ron Eller. His support and stance for the 2nd Amendment, on Right to Life, Border Security, on Healthcare Mandates, for Voter ID and Election Integrity, and on the Church and State, are vitally important and matter most to me, my family and people of Belzoni, MS. I fully endorse Ron Eller.”
Phil Bryant
Former Mississippi Governor
“With the help of patriotic Republicans throughout the Second Congressional District we can beat Bennie Thompson in the House, fight inflation, and put America First again. That is why I wholeheartedly endorse Ron Eller for Congress." Ron Eller, republican candidate for Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District, is phenomenal and a proven leader. He will represent us well.”
Shad White
State Auditor
“Ron is a true patriot and we need him as someone that will have courage to stand up against the corruption that has ruined our community’s and the our MS Delta.”
Andy Gipson
Commissioner or Agriculture
“I fully endorse Ron Eller. Mississippi’s second district deserves a different name. For nearly 40 years, Bennie Thompson has represented MS-02 with poor performance and attitude. It’s time for a change MS-02!”
General Michael Flynn
Retired United States Army Lieutenant General
“I strongly and wholeheartedly endorse Ron Eller for US Congress to represent Mississippi’s 2nd District.”
Dan Eubanks
State Representative

Organizations 4

Veterans for America First
Gun Owners of America
Rated "A" by the Gun Owners of America
Stand for Health Freedom
“Eller, a Physician’s Assistant in Jackson, expressed his gratitude for the endorsement: “It is my great honor to receive Stand for Health Freedom's endorsement. I have long respected this highly effective advocacy organization for its stalwart defender of individual liberty and health freedom.” Like Stand for Health Freedom, Eller has consistently advocated individual freedom of choice and opposed vaccine and mask mandates and centralized government control over health care. Eller stated, “Stand for Health Freedom supports candidates who make and support policy to protect and expand individual and family choice in matters of personal health. I will defend and expand these rights for Mississippi residents.”
SEAL PAC
“Ron Eller is a veteran who proudly and selflessly served our country, a physician assistant serving our community, a successful business owner, and a Godly man with integrity that is unmatched. He believes in freedom for ALL Americans, regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual preference, or nationality of origin. He believes in equality under the law and the rule of law. He is the epitome of meritocracy, proven through his rise in the different endeavors that he has taken in his life. I’m proud to give my personal support and endorsement to Ron. Now, let us ALL give our support to him in the primary in 6 months and again in November and put someone on Capitol Hill that will fight for the people of Mississippi and for the country that we love.”

People 6

Maurice Wilson
“I fully endorse Ron Eller. He is a man of faith and morals, and as I said, I fully endorse him.”
Tommy Whitesides
Deirdre Arnold
Retired-US Air Force
Dawn Street
Miller Green
“Ron is the best candidate truly represent Mississippi; Mr. Thompson needs TO GO HOME NOW!”
Beth Ladner

Top donor states
Name		Amount
Mississippi home20 contributions · 41%		$14,920
Texas14 contributions · 28%		$10,150
Washington1 contribution · 8.2%		$3,000
Florida2 contributions · 4.1%		$1,500
California2 contributions · 3.5%		$1,300
Alabama3 contributions · 3.4%		$1,250
Arizona2 contributions · 3.4%		$1,250
Kentucky3 contributions · 2.7%		$1,000

Top donor states

Name

Amount

Mississippi home20 contributions · 41%

$14,920

Texas14 contributions · 28%

$10,150

Washington1 contribution · 8.2%

$3,000

Florida2 contributions · 4.1%

$1,500

California2 contributions · 3.5%

$1,300

Alabama3 contributions · 3.4%

$1,250

Arizona2 contributions · 3.4%

$1,250

Kentucky3 contributions · 2.7%

$1,000

Donors’ employers
Employer as filed		Amount
RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 33 contributions · 64% of ranked		$22,250
Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 5 contributions · 11% of ranked		$3,950
ST Dominic Hosptial1 contribution · 7.2% of ranked		$2,500
Fmolh1 contribution · 2.9% of ranked		$1,000
Templeton & Company1 contribution · 2.9% of ranked		$1,000
HomemakerWritten instead of an employer · 2 contributions · 2.2% of ranked		$750
THC2 contributions · 2.2% of ranked		$750
Sandlian Realty1 contribution · 1.4% of ranked		$500

Donors’ employers

Employer as filed

Amount

RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 33 contributions · 64% of ranked

$22,250

Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 5 contributions · 11% of ranked

$3,950

ST Dominic Hosptial1 contribution · 7.2% of ranked

$2,500

Fmolh1 contribution · 2.9% of ranked

$1,000

Templeton & Company1 contribution · 2.9% of ranked

$1,000

HomemakerWritten instead of an employer · 2 contributions · 2.2% of ranked

$750

THC2 contributions · 2.2% of ranked

$750

Sandlian Realty1 contribution · 1.4% of ranked

$500

Name		Amount
Election Impact33 payments · 47% of all spending		$31,007
Mississippi Republican Party2 payments · 4% of all spending		$2,600
Taub Victory4 payments · 3.1% of all spending		$2,013
T.F.G. LLC2 payments · 2.5% of all spending		$1,655
Shaughnessy Printing1 payment · 2.2% of all spending		$1,459
Anedot48 payments · 2% of all spending		$1,279
Election Impact Group LLC4 payments · 1.7% of all spending		$1,113
Push Cards1 payment · 1.5% of all spending		$1,000

Ron Eller

SummaryAt a glance

Their wordsWhat does Eller say they will do?

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

Where the money came from $70,825 reported receipts

Largest donors

EndorsementsWho does Eller’s campaign say backs them?

Parties 1

Officials 6

Organizations 4

People 6

BallotWhen is Eller on the ballot?

AboutWhere does this page come from?

Earlier cycles

Federal records

Campaign pages read 3 pages

Who lent it

Committees that gave

Where the donors live $36,620 placed by state

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Top states

Donors’ employers as filed

Outside spending $980 about Eller

What the payments were for $43,422 itemized

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Donors’ occupations as filed

Occupation as filed		Amount
RetiredWritten instead of an occupation · 33 contributions · 64% of ranked		$22,250
Manufacturing1 contribution · 7.2% of ranked		$2,500
Vascular Surgeon1 contribution · 7.2% of ranked		$2,500
Accountant1 contribution · 2.9% of ranked		$1,000
Physician1 contribution · 2.9% of ranked		$1,000
HomemakerWritten instead of an occupation · 2 contributions · 2.2% of ranked		$750
SR Ssho2 contributions · 2.2% of ranked		$750
Neurosurgeon1 contribution · 1.4% of ranked		$500

Ron Eller

SummaryAt a glance

Their wordsWhat does Eller say they will do?

1Priority 1: Education 1 statement

2Priority 2: Economics 1 statement

3Priority 3: Energy 1 statement

4Priority 4: Second Amendment 1 statement

5Priority 5: Right to Life 1 statement

6Priority 6: Border Security 1 statement

7Priority 7: Healthcare Mandates 2 statements

8Priority 8: Voter ID and Election Integrity 1 statement

9Priority 9: Church & State 2 statements

10Priority 10: Healthcare Mandates America's Medical System is Broken 5 statements

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

Where the money came from $70,825 reported receipts

Largest donors

EndorsementsWho does Eller’s campaign say backs them?

Parties 1

Officials 6

Organizations 4

People 6

BallotWhen is Eller on the ballot?

AboutWhere does this page come from?

Earlier cycles

Federal records

Campaign pages read 3 pages

Who lent it

Committees that gave

Where the donors live $36,620 placed by state

Home state and away

Top states

Donors’ employers as filed

Outside spending $980 about Eller

What the payments were for $43,422 itemized

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