Roger Wicker has represented Mississippi in the U.S. Senate since 2007, after more than a decade in the House. He’s carved out a profile as a defense hawk, infrastructure appropriator, and protector of Mississippi’s economic base — shipbuilding, air bases, highways, and ports.
Wicker is a consistent Republican vote on taxes, regulation, judges, and social conservatism. But he’s also one of the party voices who will quietly cut bipartisan deals on infrastructure, high-speed broadband, and tech/telecom when it benefits his state.
He’s extremely pro-military and backs large defense budgets, arguing that Mississippi’s shipyards and defense industry are both national security assets and blue-collar jobs engines.
Mainstream Conservative
Achievements
- Secured billions for Gulf Coast military infrastructure, naval shipbuilding, and aerospace
- Pushed expansion of rural broadband and telecom access across Mississippi
- Advocated for VA services and veteran healthcare in a state with high military enlistment
- Helped steer federal money to highways, bridges, and rail corridors in the Southeast
- Backed GOP tax relief and deregulation to “keep Mississippi competitive”
Controversies
- Criticized for repeatedly supporting very large Pentagon budgets and weapons programs
- Branded “establishment” by some populists for supporting certain bipartisan tech and infrastructure bills
- Faced questions for occasionally deviating from the party line on specific healthcare or subsidy issues
- Accused by opponents of prioritizing defense contractors over social spending
- Critics say pro-defense posture feeds interventionist foreign policy
Top Donors
| Donor | Total | Individuals | PACs |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Israel Public Affairs Cmte | $339,103 | $334,103 | $5,000 |
| Lockheed Martin | $70,625 | $60,625 | $10,000 |
| Civil-Military Innovation Institute | $59,364 | $59,364 | $0 |
| Horne LLP | $52,200 | $52,200 | $0 |
| BGR Group | $46,500 | $46,500 | $0 |
Amounts shown reflect organization-linked giving; most funds listed here are from individual donors or aligned PACs.
Recent Elections
2012 Margin R +16.4%
2018 Margin R +19.1%
2024 Margin R +25.6%