The current dean of the Mississippi delegation is Representative Bennie Thompson (MS-2), having served in the House since 1993.
Starting in 1801, the Territory sent one non-voting delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives.
On December 10, 1817, Mississippi was admitted into the Union as a state and sent one Representative to Congress, elected at-large statewide.
After the 1830 census, Mississippi had two seats, elected statewide at-large on a general ticket.
Starting in 1843, Mississippi's delegation was increased to four seats, still elected at-large statewide on a general ticket.