U.S. Representative for Mississippi’s 2nd District
Bennie G. Thompson
Position · −0.52
- In office
- House 1993–now
33 years in CongressMore senior than 96% of the House - Breaks on
- Education 10%
- Environmental Protection 8%
- Committees
- Homeland Security
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics
- Emergency Management
- Immigration
- Age
- 78
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DEvan Turnage$473K
- RKevin Wilson$280K
- RRon Eller$45K
Bottom line
Where Thompson has influence
Bills on the move
- H.Res. 113 Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities related to the security of Department information and data and the recruitment and retention of its workforce. · Out of committee
- H.Res. 114 Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities related to domestic preparedness and collective response to terrorism and the Department's cybersecurity activities. · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Thompson’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Thompson breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Thompson voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Education 10% · 1 of 10 party 0%
- Environmental Protection 8% · 2 of 26 party 4%
- Government Operations and Politics 6% · 1 of 18 party 6%
Every issue Pro See all 4 issues where Thompson has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Thompson broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Thompson is saying
All 15 statements and posts-
Congressman Thompson Responds to Liquidation of Jackson Area Federal Credit Union
Responded to liquidation of Jackson Area Federal Credit Union and member account transfer.
“While protecting members must come first, the liquidation of Jackson Area Federal Credit Union also raises serious questions about the circumstances that brought the institution to this point. My office will continue engaging with NCUA to ensure there is full transparency and accountability regarding what occurred, how…”
Jackson Area Federal Credit Union LiquidationCredit Union LiquidationAI-read
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Congressman Thompson Announces $486,000 Federal Grant for Midtown Partners, Inc.
Announced $486,000 federal grant to Midtown Partners, Inc. for community economic development.
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CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES NEARLY $1 MILLION IN TALENT SEARCH FUNDING FOR MISSISSIPPI HBCUs
Announced $992,477 in federal TRIO Talent Search funding for three Mississippi HBCUs.
EducationAI-read
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Announced $343,065 in DOJ funding to combat domestic and sexual violence in Mississippi.
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Thompson Marks 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks
Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 Attacks.
“We must be clear-eyed about the world we live in – and strive to uphold our American values as we seek to secure our people and our homeland. We owe it to the Americans who lost their lives on 9/11 to ensure our government is focused on the most pressing threats facing the Nation so that, together, we can help defend…”
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Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces More Than $1.3 Million in Federal Grants for Delta State University
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Thompson voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 259 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 22 minority-party ranking members
How far Thompson’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 10
- Action in committee 9
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
10 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 10 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 15 sponsored billsSponsored 15 (House median 25) · cosponsored 450 (median 289), 225 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Emergency Management, Immigration.
- H.R. 9163 Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jun 4, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 2086 Rights for the TSA Workforce ActGrants Transportation Security Administration employees collective bargaining and labor rights. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7382 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency ActRequires transparency reporting for nonprofit security grant awards. AI-readEmergency Management · Introduced Feb 4, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1035 Condemning Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and expressing concern regarding proposed future staffing cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Condemns federal workforce reductions and expresses concern about proposed staffing cuts to FEMA. AI-readEmergency Management · Introduced Feb 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7124 Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection ActRestricts collection and use of biometric data from mobile phones. AI-readImmigration · Introduced Jan 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6548 DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement ActEstablishes Department of Homeland Security suicide prevention and resiliency programs for law enforcement. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Dec 10, 2025 In committee
- H.Res. 698 Recognizing the victims, survivors, and thousands of other Americans impacted by the September 11, 2001, attacks, and for other purposes.Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 10, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 4971 Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency ActImproves accuracy and transparency of federal terrorist watchlist data. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 15, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 149 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 30% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 60 | 35% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 39% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 45% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 48% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Commerce | 26 | 77% |
| International Affairs | 25 | 88% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 20 | 50% |
| Immigration | 16 | 38% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Education | 14 | 29% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 91% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 83% |
| Taxation | 6 | 67% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Thompson voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DEverton Blair Jr.GA-13100%agreement
- DTroy A. CarterLA-299%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Thompson most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Thompson’s campaign raised $771K: $203K (26%) from individuals and $562K (73%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.4M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Thompson
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 172.
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
- Deloitte Political Action Committee Independent PAC
See how much each organization gave Thompson this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inThompson’s own leadership PAC: Secure PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Thompson’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MS-2Democrat1993–present
Seat
- State
- Mississippi
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 78
Committees and roles
- Homeland Security Ranking Member
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5876
2466 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Bolton, Greenville, Jackson, Marks, Mound Bayou, Natchez
- Website
- benniethompson.house.gov
- CongressmanBennieGThompson
- benniegthompson
- YouTube
- RepBennieThompson
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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