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Bennie
G. Thompson

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi's 2nd District, serving his 17th term since 1993.

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Background

Bennie G. Thompson is the Democratic U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District, first elected to Congress in 1993 and currently serving his 17th term. 1210 A native of Bolton, Mississippi, he earned a B.A. in political science from Tougaloo College in 1968 and an M.S. in educational administration from Jackson State University in 1972, working as a schoolteacher after college. 125

Before entering Congress, Thompson built an extensive record in local government, serving on Bolton's Board of Aldermen (1969–1972), as mayor of Bolton (1973–1980), and on the Hinds County Board of Supervisors (1980–1993). 12 He won the Democratic nomination for the 2026 general election and is the incumbent candidate for the November 3, 2026 race in Mississippi's 2nd District. 67

Thompson is widely known for his senior role on the House Homeland Security Committee and for serving as chair of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. 219

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, Mississippi
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District
Website
benniethompson.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 9
    news
    Thompson speaks at Pine Bluff NAACP banquet, urges voters to turn out November 3

    At an event in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Thompson criticized President Trump's policies and encouraged attendees to vote on November 3. He also mentioned Democrat Chris Jones's Arkansas congressional campaign. The event was an NAACP banquet, not described as a Thompson campaign event.

    Mississippi congressman stumps for Pine Bluff NAACP - Pine Bluff Commercial · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 1
    news
    Thompson announces $486,000 federal grant for Midtown Partners, Inc. in Jackson

    Thompson announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $486,000 to Midtown Partners, Inc. in Jackson through the Community Economic Development program.

    Congressman Thompson Announces $486,000 Federal Grant for Midtown Partners, Inc. · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 17
    news
    Thompson wins Democratic primary; general-election field set in MS-2

    Mississippi Today reported that Thompson won the Democratic primary over Evan Turnage by a wide margin. Republican Ron Eller narrowly defeated Kevin Wilson to win the GOP nomination. Independent Bennie Foster also entered the race. The article noted redistricting as a looming issue and described each challenger's platform.

    Mississippi midterms: Thompson takes on repeat 2nd District Republican challenger as redistricting fight looms · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Humane Society Legislative Fund organization
    Listed on Thompson campaign endorsements page; no date provided. benniethompson.com
  • National Treasury Employees Union union
    Listed on Thompson campaign endorsements page; no date provided. benniethompson.com
  • Communications Workers of America union
    Listed on Thompson campaign endorsements page; no date provided. benniethompson.com
  • LEAP Forward organization
    Listed on Thompson campaign endorsements page; no date provided. benniethompson.com
  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union
    Listed on Thompson campaign endorsements page; no date provided. benniethompson.com
  • National Association of Police Organizations organization
    Listed on Thompson campaign endorsements page; no date provided. benniethompson.com
  • International Brotherhood of Teamsters union
    Listed on Thompson campaign endorsements page; no date provided. benniethompson.com
  • National Association of Social Workers Political Action Committee (NASW-PACE) organization
    Listed on Thompson campaign endorsements page; the page text references a 2020 general-election campaign, so this may not be a new 2026 endorsement. benniethompson.com
  • International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers union
    Listed on Thompson campaign endorsements page; no date provided. benniethompson.com
  • National Education Association union
    Listed on Thompson campaign endorsements page; no date provided. benniethompson.com
  • John Horhn, Mayor of Jackson official
    Listed as a Thompson endorser in 2026 Mississippi House election sources; endorsement date not stated. en.wikipedia.org
  • United Food & Commercial Workers union
    Listed on Thompson campaign endorsements page; no date provided. benniethompson.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Included Thompson in its 2026 endorsed candidates list for U.S. Congress; no specific endorsement date shown. plannedparenthoodaction.org
  • UNITE HERE union
    Listed on Thompson campaign endorsements page; no date provided. benniethompson.com
  • United Auto Workers union
    Listed on Thompson campaign endorsements page; no date provided. benniethompson.com
  • AFL-CIO union
    Listed on Thompson campaign endorsements page; no date provided. benniethompson.com
  • Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund organization
    SPLC Action Fund endorsed Thompson; reported by Magnolia Tribune on April 27, 2026. magnoliatribune.com · Apr 27, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Largest federal employee union endorsed Thompson for reelection to Congress. afge.org · Mar 4, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$771K
Spent
$948K
Cash on hand
$1.45M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4MS02068(opens in a new tab)

Sources 12

  1. [1] Mississippi congressman stumps for Pine Bluff NAACP - Pine Bluff Commercial(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Congressman Thompson Announces $486,000 Federal Grant for Midtown Partners, Inc.(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  5. [5] Mississippi midterms: Thompson takes on repeat 2nd District Republican challenger as redistricting fight looms(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  6. [6] Congressman Thompson Statement on Louisiana v. Callais ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2026
  7. [7] Thompson endorsed by SPLC Action Fund(opens in a new tab) Apr 27, 2026
  8. [8] US House Candidate Questionnaire: Bennie Thompson ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 6, 2026
  9. [9] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Bennie ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 4, 2026
  10. [10] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 1, 2025
  11. [11] Votes and Legislation - Congressman Bennie Thompson(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2021
  12. [12] Thompson Statement on Las Vegas Shooting(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2017
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