Politico reports:
Rep. Steven Palazzo lost his Republican runoff for Mississippi’s 4th District on Tuesday, failing to break through problems including an ethics investigation involving alleged misused campaign funds.
The six-term lawmaker fell to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, who finished second in the June 7 primary.
While Palazzo was on top in the primary, he only secured 31 percent of the vote — a sign of dissatisfaction among voters.
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Palazzo was among the 146 House Republicans who sought to overturn Biden’s win. He’s been accused of using donor money as a slush fund. Ezell chaired the 2020 Trump campaign in Jackson County.
Republican Rep. Steven Palazzo has been ousted from Congress in a primary runoff election in Mississippi.
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell defeated Palazzo, who was first elected in 2010 and was dogged with ethics questions over his campaign spending. https://t.co/O6YbL8yrYN pic.twitter.com/j17JRFsA8g
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 29, 2022
All three of Mississippi’s Republican congressmen—Reps. Michael Guest, Trent Kelly and Steven Palazzo—condemned the violence as they hunkered down for safety this afternoon.
Then, they voted for Trump’s attempted coup d’état in the House. https://t.co/Iy9AaCLWda
— Ashton Pittman (@ashtonpittman) January 7, 2021
Thank You Mississippi!
Republicans all across #MS04 spoke loud and clear tonight that it’s time for new leadership to represent us.
I’m honored to be your Republican Nominee for Congress! pic.twitter.com/0HJr8U8uX2
— Mike Ezell for Congress (@MikeEzellMS) June 29, 2022