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Congressman Bennie G. Thompson won the Democratic primary for Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District.
Longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary
The 78-year-old civil rights leader who chaired the House Jan. 6 Committee has held his seat for more than three decades and serves as a ranking member on the House Homeland Security Committee.
Longtime US Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary
Longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson has won the Democratic nomination for Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District. The civil rights leader defeated two challengers, including Evan Turnage, a young antitrust lawyer who formerly served as counsel to then-Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Thompson has held his seat for more than three decades and is one of several long-serving congressional representatives who have faced opposition from young members of their party. Thompson’s primary victory sets him up to win his 18th congressional term in a district considered a Democratic stronghold in an otherwise Republican-led state.
Longtime US Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary
BOLTON, Miss. (AP) — Longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson won the Democratic nomination for Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday…
Bennie Thompson easily wins Democratic primary
Thompson, who has represented the district since 1993 and is 78, faced little opposition in the primary against a younger challenger.
Bennie Thompson Wins Democratic Primary
Bennie Thompson, one of the longest-serving Democrats, faced a primary challenge from a millennial calling for change.
Longtime Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats much younger Democratic opponent in primary election
Longtime Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) fended off a millennial Democratic challenger in Tuesday’s primary election for Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District.
Longtime US Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson won the Democratic nomination for Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating two challengers, including a young antitrust lawyer with experience working in Washington.