Steven Palazzo — Former U.S. Representative (MS-4)
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Steven Palazzo — Former U.S. Representative (MS-4)

Category: Federal Legislator — U.S. Representative (former) Role: Served 2011–2023; Lost Republican primary runoff in June 2022 amid federal investigation; left Congress January 2023 Priority: P3

## Basis for Inclusion

Subject Classification: Former Public Official — Lost Republican primary runoff in June 2022 amid federal investigation; left Congress January 2023

Basis for Inclusion: (1) Signed the Texas v. Pennsylvania amicus brief; (2) voted to reject certified Electoral College results from Arizona and Pennsylvania on January 6-7, 2021.

What Is Not the Basis for Inclusion: Policy positions or party affiliation.

Who Is Steven Palazzo?

Steven McCarty Palazzo (born February 21, 1970, Gulfport, Mississippi) is a Republican former U.S. Representative who served Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District from 2011 to 2023. He lost his primary runoff in 2022 amid a House Ethics Committee investigation and reports of a federal investigation into misuse of campaign funds. He is an accountant and Marine Reserve officer.


Documented Actions: 2020 Election

December 11, 2020: Signed Texas v. Pennsylvania Amicus Brief

Steven Palazzo signed the amicus brief in Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155.

Source: Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief of 126 Representatives.

January 6–7, 2021: Voted to Reject Certified Electoral College Results

Steven Palazzo voted YEA on the House objections to Arizona and Pennsylvania’s certified electoral results.

Source: GovTrack.us; Ballotpedia.


Accountability Status

Current status: Lost Republican primary runoff in June 2022 amid federal investigation; left Congress January 2023 Legal exposure: No known criminal charges or investigations


Sources

  1. Wikipedia, “Steven Palazzo”
  2. GovTrack.us
  3. Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief

Last Updated: May 22, 2026 Profile Status: Former member — Lost Republican primary runoff in June 2022 amid federal investigation; left Congress January 2023

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