How much does Trent Kelly spend on office expenses?

Trent Kelly has spent $1,702,357 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does Trent Kelly's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (84.9%) and Rent & Utilities (5.7%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Trent Kelly win their last election?

Trent Kelly won the 2024 general election with 69.8% of the vote (223,589 votes), winning by a margin of 39.6 points against 1 opponent.

When is Trent Kelly up for re-election?

Trent Kelly is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 6 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Trent Kelly's current election status?

Trent Kelly's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Trent Kelly raised?

According to FEC filings, Trent Kelly has raised $663,955 in campaign funds, spent $534,837, and has $737,976 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.

WTF

Trent Kelly

Republican U.S. House • Mississippi 01 · Mississippi 01

State: Mississippi
Phone: (202) 225-4306
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 10 years, 10 months

1829

Recorded Votes

156

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

Call Office All Representatives

Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot

Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2024 (69.8%, +39.6pt) Terms served: 6 Term length: 2 years

Trent Kelly is a Republican Representative representing Mississippi's 1st District in the 108th Congress (2003–2005). Now in their 6th term, they have cast 1829 recorded votes, seen 156 measures become law, and sponsored 26 bills. They won their 2024 election with 69.8% of the vote, a 39.6-point margin. Their office has spent $1,702,357 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

1829 Votes 156 Laws 26 Bills Sponsored 69.8% 2024 Win 6 Terms 2026 Re-election

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112-hr2096 2011-06-02 House

Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012

Committee Yea

112-hres631 2012-04-25 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3523) to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cyber security entities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4628) to extend student loan interest rates for undergraduate Federal Direct Stafford Loans; and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

112-hr3523 2011-11-30 House

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011

Committee Nay

112-hr3336 2011-11-03 House

Small Business Credit Availability Act

Committee Yea

112-hr1038 2011-03-11 House

To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.

Committee Yea

112-hr2157 2011-06-13 House

To facilitate a land exchange involving certain National Forest System lands in the Inyo National Forest, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

112-hres620 2012-04-17 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses.

Committee Yea

112-hr9 2012-03-21 House

Small Business Tax Cut Act

Became Law Nay

112-hres619 2012-04-17 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4348) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

112-hr4348 2012-04-16 House

Jason's Law

Became Law Nay

112-hr2453 2011-07-07 House

Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act

Became Law Yea

112-hres614 2012-04-16 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4089) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing and shooting, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

112-hr4089 2012-02-27 House

Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act of 2012

Committee Nay

112-hr1815 2011-05-10 House

Lena Horne Recognition Act

Became Law Yea

112-hr4040 2012-02-15 House

To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.

Became Law Yea

112-hr3001 2011-09-21 House

Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration Act

Became Law Yea

112-hr4281 2012-03-28 House

Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012

Became Law Yea

112-hres600 2012-03-28 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4281) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

112-hconres112 2012-03-23 House

Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022.

Committee Yea

112-hres597 2012-03-27 House

Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 112) establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Committee Yea

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What The Facts Score

Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.

District Disconnect

Institutional Tilt

Sponsor Contradiction

100

Ghost Voting

Anomaly Complicity

Did You Know?

institutional tilt

Trent Kelly voted Yes on 10 bill(s) scored as directing more funding to institutions than to individuals (e.g. 108-hres602).

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sponsor contradiction

Trent Kelly co-sponsors Healthcare legislation but voted No on 108-hr1, which covers the same subject area.

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Institutional Tilt

108-hres602
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hres356
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hres298
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hres663
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hres427
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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Sponsor Contradiction

108-hr1 — Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 NO
Sponsors Healthcare bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hr163 — Universal National Service Act of 2003 NO
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hr760 — Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 NO
Sponsors Housing bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hr1036 — Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act NO
Sponsors Manufacturing bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hr2660 — Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations NO
Sponsors Education bills but voted NO on this one

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Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars: District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%), Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data. Full methodology →

Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy