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Top second-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicker for Senate | Sen. Roger Wicker | $155,358 | Jackson, MS |
| Committee to Elect Mike Ezell | Walter Michael Ezell | $96,822 | Gulfport, MS |
| Friends of Bennie Thompson | Bennie G. Thompson | $81,082 | Bolton, MS |
| Kelly for Congress | John Trent Kelly | $69,125 | Tupelo, MS |
| Palazzo for Congress | Steven McCarty Palazzo | $66,515 | Biloxi, MS |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith for US Senate | Cindy Hyde-Smith | $39,858 | Jackson, MS |
| Committee to Elect Raymond N Brooks | Raymond N. Brooks | $9,350 | Gulfport, MS |
| CARL4CONGRESS, LLC | Boyanton Carl | $9,050 | Diamondhead, MS |
| Friends of Michael Guest | Michael Patrick Guest | $4,500 | Brandon, MS |
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