Carl
Boyanton
Independent candidate for Mississippi's 4th Congressional District; businessman and president of Farmer Fresh Produce for 26 years
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Background
Carl Boyanton is an independent candidate for Mississippi's 4th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Ezell and Democrat Jeffrey Hulum III. 1 He was born in Memphis, raised across Mississippi, and attended Pearl River County public schools; he currently lives in Diamondhead. 114
Boyanton is a businessman and has served as president of Farmer Fresh Produce, a Gulf South produce company he founded, for approximately 26 years. 114 No prior elected office is identified in available sources.
Boyanton previously ran for the district's Republican nomination in 2020, 2022, and 2024 without winning those primary contests, before choosing to run as an independent in 2026. 109 During the 2026 campaign he drew attention after filing a campaign finance complaint against Ezell, which Ezell's campaign disputed. 912
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Mississippi
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- President, Farmer Fresh Produce
- Website
- carl4congress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11newsWLOX airs interview with Boyanton about his independent bid for MS-4
WLOX published a local television interview with Boyanton discussing his independent candidacy for Mississippi's 4th Congressional District seat.
Independent candidate Carl Boyanton discusses bid for Mississippi's 4th District seat · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsMississippi Free Press publishes Boyanton candidate profile detailing policy positions
The Mississippi Free Press published a profile quoting Boyanton as 'a fiscal conservative' who supports small-town investment, reducing the national debt, secure borders, term limits, and increased rural healthcare access. He opposes abortion except in exceptional circumstances, does not believe in climate change, and supports Israel and Ukraine while favoring limits on foreign-aid spending.
Meet the Candidates for Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District in the Nov. 3 Elections · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsBoyanton's campaign finance figures reported: $95,826 raised, $70,705 spent, $25,121 cash on hand
A race-tracking page reported Boyanton's campaign finance figures through September 30: $95,826 raised, $70,705 spent, and $25,121 cash on hand.
Mississippi's 4th District Race 2026: Who's Running (MS-4) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsClarion Ledger reports Boyanton's complaint sought FEC investigation and penalties against Ezell
The Clarion Ledger reported details of Boyanton's FEC complaint, which concerned contributions and transfers associated with Ezell's campaign, a leadership PAC, and a joint fundraising committee, and sought an FEC investigation and penalties.
MS candidate for Congress alleges Ezell violated campaign finance laws · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21filingBoyanton files FEC complaint alleging illegal campaign contributions by Ezell
Boyanton filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission alleging that Rep. Mike Ezell received illegal campaign contributions connected to the Chouest family and their companies, including excessive contributions, contributions by federal contractors, and conduit contributions. These are Boyanton's allegations, not FEC findings.
Opponent alleges Rep. Ezell of illegal campaign practices in ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 19newsMississippi Today reports Boyanton's campaign priorities: inflation, debt, term limits
Mississippi Today reported that Boyanton, running as an independent in MS-4, pledged to fight inflation and lower living costs by reining in government spending and the national debt, combat government fraud and waste, and support congressional term limits.
Mississippi midterms: Three vie for 4th District seat · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $96K
- Spent
- $71K
- Cash on hand
- $25K
As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MS04259(opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] Independent candidate Carl Boyanton discusses bid for Mississippi's 4th District seat(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Meet the Candidates for Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District in the Nov. 3 Elections(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Mississippi's 4th District Race 2026: Who's Running (MS-4)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] MS candidate for Congress alleges Ezell violated campaign finance laws(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [5] Opponent alleges Rep. Ezell of illegal campaign practices in ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [6] Mississippi midterms: Three vie for 4th District seat(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
- [7] Carl Boyanton — 2026 Mississippi's 4th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2026
- [8] Voter Guide Profile for MS U.S. House, Dist. 4 candidate - Carl ...(opens in a new tab) May 9, 2026