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Michael Guest: A Congressional Journey

An in-depth profile of the U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 3rd congressional district, detailing his career, legislative actions, and public service.

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About Michael Guest

Personal Background

Michael Patrick Guest was born on February 4, 1970. He is a member of the Republican Party and has represented Mississippi's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 2019. He is married to Haley Kennedy, and they have two children.

Education and Early Career

Guest earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Mississippi State University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Prior to his congressional career, he served as the Assistant District Attorney for Madison and Rankin counties from 1994 to 2008, subsequently becoming District Attorney in 2008, a role he held until 2019.

Community Involvement

Guest and his family are active members of Brandon Baptist Church, where he contributes as a deacon and Sunday school teacher, reflecting his commitment to his community and faith.

Early Life and Education

Origins

Born in Woodbury, New Jersey, Michael Patrick Guest's early life laid the foundation for his future career in public service and law. His formative years were spent developing the skills and values that would later guide his professional path.

Academic Foundation

Guest pursued higher education at Mississippi State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. He furthered his legal education at the University of Mississippi, earning a Juris Doctor. This academic background provided him with the necessary expertise in accounting and law.

In the U.S. House of Representatives

District Representation

Since January 3, 2019, Michael Guest has represented Mississippi's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He succeeded Gregg Harper.

Leadership Roles

Upon the passing of Jackie Walorski in August 2022, Guest assumed the role of Ranking Member of the House Ethics Committee. Following the Republican majority in the 118th Congress, he became the Chair of the House Ethics Committee in January 2023, a significant leadership position overseeing ethical conduct within the House.

Electoral History

2018 Election Cycle

Guest entered the national political arena in 2018, running for the open seat in Mississippi's 3rd congressional district. He navigated a competitive Republican primary, securing a runoff spot and ultimately winning the nomination. In the general election, he defeated Democrat Michael Evans, aligning himself with President Donald Trump during his campaign.

Re-election Campaigns

Guest was re-elected in 2020 with 64.7% of the vote, defeating Dort Benford. He secured another term in 2022 with 70.7% of the vote against Shuwaski Young, and in 2024, he ran unopposed, winning 100% of the vote.

Primary and General Election Results

Detailed results from his electoral contests illustrate his consistent performance and growing influence within his district and the Republican party.

2018 Republican Primary Results

2018 Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Michael Guest 29,157 44.8
Republican Whit Hughes 14,464 22.2
Republican Perry Parker 10,562 16.2
Republican Sally Doty 6,608 10.2
Republican Morgan Dunn 3,820 5.9
Republican Katherine Tate 416 0.6
Total votes 65,027 100.0

2018 Republican Primary Runoff Results

Republican primary runoff results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Michael Guest 31,121 65.1
Republican Whit Hughes 16,691 34.9
Total votes 47,812 100.0

Mississippi's 3rd congressional district, 2018 General Election

Mississippi's 3rd congressional district, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Michael Guest 160,284 62.3
Democratic Michael Evans 94,461 36.7
Reform Matthew Holland 2,526 1.0
Total votes 257,271 100.0
Republican hold

2020 Republican Primary Results

2020 Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Michael Guest (incumbent) 67,269 89.8
Republican James Tulp 7,618 10.2
Total votes 74,887 100.0%

Mississippi's 3rd congressional district, 2020 General Election

Mississippi's 3rd congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Michael Guest (incumbent) 221,064 64.7
Democratic Dorothy "Dot" Benford 120,782 35.3
Total votes 341,846 100.0
Republican hold

Mississippi's 3rd congressional district, 2022 General Election

Mississippi's 3rd congressional district, 2022
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Michael Guest (incumbent) 132,481 70.7
Democratic Shuwaski Young 54,803 29.3
Total votes 187,284 100.0
Republican hold

Mississippi's 3rd congressional district, 2024 General Election

Mississippi's 3rd congressional district, 2024
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Michael Guest (incumbent) 265,159 100.0
Total votes 265,159 100.0
Republican hold

Key Tenure Actions

Legislative Stances and Votes

Guest signed an amicus brief supporting Texas v. Pennsylvania in the 2020 election challenge. He voted to approve the January 6th commission legislation. In 2023, he voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act.

Public Safety and Social Issues

Following attacks on crisis pregnancy centers, Guest wrote to the Department of Homeland Security demanding action against groups like Jane's Revenge. He also proposed the resolution to expel George Santos from Congress.

Foreign Policy and Defense

Guest voted in favor of supporting Israel after the 2023 Hamas attack. In 2024, he voted against a $60 billion military aid package for Ukraine, a decision noted for potentially impacting defense jobs in his constituency.

Financial Transparency

In November 2021, Business Insider reported Guest had violated the STOCK Act by failing to properly disclose family trust stock trades, resulting in a $200 fine.

Committee Assignments

119th Congress Assignments

For the 119th Congress, Representative Guest holds key positions on several important committees:

  • Committee on Appropriations
    • Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
    • Subcommittee on Homeland Security
    • Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
  • Committee on Ethics (Chair)
  • Committee on Homeland Security
    • Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement (Chairman)

Caucus Memberships

Active Participation

Representative Guest actively participates in various congressional caucuses, demonstrating his engagement with diverse policy areas and constituent interests. These include:

  • Army Caucus
  • Border Security Caucus
  • Chicken Caucus
  • Fire Services Caucus
  • Freshman Working Group on Addiction
  • Law Enforcement Caucus
  • National Guard and Reserve Caucus
  • Prayer Caucus
  • Pro-Life Caucus
  • Republican Study Committee
  • Rice Caucus
  • Sportsman Caucus
  • Steel Caucus
  • Suburban Caucus
  • Unmanned Systems Caucus

Historical Context

Electoral Progression

The electoral history showcases Guest's consistent performance and growing influence within his district and the Republican party.

2018 Election Cycle

Republican Primary: Michael Guest secured 44.8% of the vote, leading to a runoff against Whit Hughes (22.2%). Guest won the runoff with 65.1% of the vote.

General Election: Guest defeated Michael Evans (Democrat, 36.7%) with 62.3% of the vote.

2020 Election Cycle

Republican Primary: Guest won with 89.8% of the vote.

General Election: Guest was re-elected with 64.7% of the vote against Dorothy "Dot" Benford (Democrat, 35.3%).

2022 Election Cycle

General Election: Guest was re-elected with 70.7% of the vote against Shuwaski Young (Democrat, 29.3%).

2024 Election Cycle

General Election: Guest ran unopposed, winning 100% of the vote.

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References

References

  1.  Statement of Organization, Friends of Michael Guest
  2.  Michael Guest - Candidate for House of Representatives MS 3rd District. (Republican)
A full list of references for this article are available at the Michael Guest (politician) Wikipedia page

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