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Ron
Eller

Republican nominee Ron Eller, an Army veteran and physician assistant, challenges Democratic incumbent Bennie Thompson in Mississippi's 2nd District.

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Background

Ron Eller is the Republican nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District, competing in the November 3, 2026 general election against Democratic incumbent Bennie Thompson. 101315 He grew up in West Virginia and later relocated to Mississippi, and holds no prior elected office; he previously ran unsuccessfully for the same seat in 2022 and 2024. 91516

Eller served approximately 20 years on active duty in the U.S. Army as a medical professional, retiring as a captain. He holds a bachelor's degree as a Physician Associate from the University of Oklahoma (1989–91) and a master's in Physician Assistant Studies, Cardiovascular Surgery, from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (1997–98). 16

Since 2012, Eller has worked as a cardiothoracic physician assistant and perfusionist at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. He is also CEO of Buck Warrior Enterprises, LLC, which he founded in 2013. 16 His campaign emphasizes access to the "American Dream" for residents of the 2nd Congressional District. 8

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, Mississippi
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant/Perfusionist, St. Dominic Hospital; CEO, Buck Warrior Enterprises, LLC
Website
voteroneller.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 7
    filing
    Eller confirmed on November 3 general-election ballot alongside Thompson and independent Bennie Foster

    The Mississippi Free Press identified Ron Eller (R), Bennie Thompson (D), and Bennie Foster (independent) as the three candidates on the November 3 general-election ballot for Mississippi's 2nd District, with no ballot-access challenge reported involving Eller.

    Meet the Candidates for Mississippi's 2nd U.S. House District · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Mississippi Free Press publishes Eller policy profile covering SNAP, abortion funding, term limits, and border wall

    The Mississippi Free Press candidate guide outlined Eller's positions: opposition to public funding for abortion providers, support for contraception access, paper ballots, congressional term limits, Trump's border-wall effort, and SNAP/school meal restrictions under the 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda.

    Meet the Candidates for Mississippi's 2nd U.S. House District · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 17
    news
    Eller campaigns on lower taxes, border security, term limits, and Trump alignment vs. Thompson

    Mississippi Today reported that Eller was campaigning on economic growth, lower taxes, secure borders, law enforcement support, and expanding opportunity. He stated Thompson had 'left the people of Mississippi's 2nd District behind' and called for leadership aligned with President Trump.

    Mississippi midterms: Thompson takes on repeat 2nd District Republican challenger as redistricting fight looms · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Jul 1
    filing
    Eller's campaign reports $45,390 raised and ~$36,000 cash on hand through June 30 FEC filing

    Federal campaign-finance figures reported through June 30 show Eller raised $45,390, spent $46,245, and held $35,874 in cash on hand — a stark contrast to incumbent Thompson's $770,971 raised and over $1.4 million cash on hand.

    Mississippi's 2nd District Race 2026: Who's Running (MS-2) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Mar 10
    filing
    Eller wins Republican primary for MS-2, narrowly defeating Kevin Wilson 51.1% to 48.9%

    Ron Eller won the Republican nomination for Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District in the primary, narrowly defeating Adams County Supervisor Kevin Wilson with 51.1% of the vote to Wilson's 48.9%.

    MS-2 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Veterans for America First organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; the page does not clarify whether this is a formal endorsement. voteroneller.com
  • Shad White official
    Mississippi state auditor; listed on campaign endorsement page; no endorsement text or date stated. voteroneller.com
  • Rodney Hall official
    Mississippi state representative; listed as endorser on campaign page; no date stated. voteroneller.com
  • Roger Wicker official
    U.S. senator; campaign news page lists a story titled 'U.S. Senator Roger Wicker backs Eller in 2nd Congressional District'; date not available in sources reviewed. voteroneller.com
  • SEAL PAC organization
    Listed as an endorser on the campaign endorsement page; no date stated. voteroneller.com
  • Restore Liberty USA organization
    Listed as an endorsement in iVoterGuide's candidate profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Seth Keshel other
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide's profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Tommy Whitesides other
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no role or date provided. voteroneller.com
  • Dawn Street other
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no role or date provided. voteroneller.com
  • Beth Ladner other
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no role or date provided. voteroneller.com
  • Phil Bryant official
    Former Mississippi governor; quoted endorsing Eller on campaign page; no date stated. voteroneller.com
  • Andy Gipson official
    Mississippi commissioner of agriculture; listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. voteroneller.com
  • Dan Eubanks official
    Mississippi state representative; listed as endorser on campaign page; no date stated. voteroneller.com
  • Mississippi Republican Party organization
    Campaign says the party endorsed Eller as the Republican nominee; no date stated in sources reviewed. voteroneller.com
  • BLK PAC (BlakPac) organization
    Listed as an endorsement in iVoterGuide's candidate profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Michael Flynn other
    Retired U.S. Army lieutenant general and former national security adviser; listed as endorser in iVoterGuide's profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Maurice Wilson other
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no role or date provided. voteroneller.com
  • Deirdre Arnold other
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no role or date provided. voteroneller.com
  • Miller Green other
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no role or date provided. voteroneller.com
  • Stand for Health Freedom organization
    Endorsed Eller on February 24, 2026; endorsement addresses individual liberty, medical freedom, and informed consent. voteroneller.com · Feb 24, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$45K
Spent
$46K
Cash on hand
$36K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2MS02203(opens in a new tab)

Sources 10

  1. [1] MS-2 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] News(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] Ron Eller iVoterGuide Profile(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] View Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] Meet the Candidates for Mississippi's 2nd U.S. House District(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  6. [6] Mississippi's 2nd District Race 2026: Who's Running (MS-2)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  7. [7] Ron Eller(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  8. [8] Mississippi midterms: Thompson takes on repeat 2nd District Republican challenger as redistricting fight looms(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  9. [9] Stand for Health Freedom endorses Ron Eller for Congress(opens in a new tab) Aug 12, 2026
  10. [10] Challengers of Rep. Bennie Thompson share new plans to ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 25, 2026
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