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Mississippi · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 2

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Bennie G. Thompson Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi's 2nd District, serving his 17th term since 1993. Full profile → Bennie Foster Independent Bennie Foster is an Independent challenger running for U.S. House in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Ron Eller Republican Republican nominee Ron Eller, an Army veteran and physician assistant, challenges Democratic incumbent Bennie Thompson in Mississippi's 2nd District. Full profile →

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IssueBennie G. Thompson
Democratic
Bennie Foster
Independent
Ron Eller
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports federal investment in jobs, rural infrastructure, and Social Security Supports livable wages, workforce training, and anti-poverty investment Supports fair taxation, America-first economic policy, and the Fair Tax Act
Housingno sourced position Supports addressing housing instability alongside broadband and development no sourced position
Health careSupports Medicaid expansion, rural hospitals, and lower drug costs Supports rural healthcare access, hospital grants, and holistic care options Opposes vaccine mandates; supports individual health freedom
ImmigrationSupports lawful enforcement, oversight, and civil rights accountability Supports ICE with accountability reforms including bodycams and no masks Supports border wall and merit-based immigration
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports women's reproductive rights and opposes political interference Opposes elective abortion but supports exceptions for emergencies and assault Pro-life; supports abortion only to save the mother's life
EducationSupports strengthening public schools and federal education funding Supports workforce training, mentorship, and retaining students in Mississippi Supports strong education investment and prison education reform
Climate & energyno sourced position Supports government action on climate; backs climate-proof infrastructure Rejects man-made climate urgency; supports all-of-the-above energy
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Supports youth mentorship and workforce programs to address crime Opposes defunding police; supports National Guard deployment
Taxes & budgetno sourced position Supports reallocating military-industrial-complex funds to domestic needs Supports cutting spending and lowering taxes
GunsBelieves more must be done to address mass shootings no sourced position Strong Second Amendment supporter; limits only for foreign nationals
Democracy & electionsStrongly supports election security and democratic protections Supports term limits and political accountability measures Supports voter ID, Electoral College, and congressional term limits
Foreign policy & defenseVoted to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran 'People-First' foreign policy; opposes foreign war aid; backs congressional oversight Supports allies, opposes CCP, backs selective democracy promotion

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