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Cliff Johnson
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Mississippi’s 1st District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Cliff Johnson is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Mississippi’s 1st District on November 3, 2026, against Trent Kelly (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Cliff Johnson’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Cliff Johnson’s campaign has raised $848,648 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $89,248 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$797,163
- The candidate’s own money and loans$34,763
- PACs and other committees$14,500
- Other$2,022
- Political party committees$200
From donors who gave over $200: $381,263 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 72% from Mississippi, 28% from other states. Top states: Mississippi $275,503 (72%), New York $18,006 (5%), District of Columbia $16,631 (4%), Louisiana $10,650 (3%), Maryland $10,500 (3%). About 430 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6MS01313 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$3,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Cliff Johnson’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Cliff Johnson (Democratic); Trent Kelly (Republican, incumbent); Johnny Baucom (Libertarian)
- Incumbent: Trent Kelly (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Mississippi 1st District 2026: who’s running
- Every Mississippi race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Mississippi
No statewide early in-person voting; absentee voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Absentee options in Mississippi
- Check your registration on Mississippi’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Mississippi
About Cliff Johnson
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Cliff Johnson quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Attorney at the MacArthur Justice Center, University of Mississippi School of Law. · cliffjohnsonforcongress.com (source for Attorney at the MacArthur Justice Center, University of Mississippi School of Law.)
- Mississippi College; Columbia University School of Law. · cliffjohnsonforcongress.com (source for Mississippi College; Columbia University School of Law.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at cliffjohnsonforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Fight a rigged political system where only corporations and wealthy donors have a voice and politicians don’t show up to speak with local voters” 2026 · cliffjohnsonforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Protect and expand affordable healthcare” 2026 · cliffjohnsonforcongress.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at cliffjohnsonforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at cliffjohnsonforcongress.com (checked for Immigration, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: No statement found (looked at cliffjohnsonforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 1); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Cliff Johnson has used:
Photo of Cliff Johnson: Cliff Johnson for Congress (photo of Cliff Johnson), used with permission.
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Questions and answers
Has Cliff Johnson been backed by AIPAC?
No. Cliff Johnson has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Cliff Johnson had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.