This is the first of several stories previewing the U.S. Congressional races for Mississippi. Primaries in Mississippi are March 12 .
Two Democrats are looking to unseat longtime Republican incumbent Trent Kelly in Mississippi’s Congressional District 1.
Matthew “Bronco” Williams and Diane Black are vying for their party’s nomination in the March 12 Democratic primary. The winner will face Kelly in the Nov. 5 general election. Kelly is unopposed in the Republican primary.
Though unseating Kelly is a longshot for the Democrats, both say they bring something to the table that the Republican congressman doesn’t: a fresh perspective.
Here is a closer look at the candidates.
Matthew ‘Bronco’ Williams
Educator Matthew “Bronco” Williams is looking to shake up the status quo. The 26-year-old Hernando native said he’s tired of regular people getting left behind while those in charge never fix the actual problems the nation is facing. He wants a government that serves people of any economic status.