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Bennie G. Thompson

U.S. Representative · MS-2 · Democrat · Ranking Member, Homeland Security

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Background

7 facts · all sourced · last checked Oct 7, 2026. How we check

Background

  • Teacher1Official record
  • EducationMaster of Science, Jackson State University, 19721Official record
  • EducationBachelor of Arts, Tougaloo College, 19682Official record
  • EducationHinds County Agricultural High School2Official record

Offices held

  • 1980–1993Member1Official record
  • 1973–1979Mayor1Official record
  • 1969–1973Member1Official record

Sources

  1. bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl · Official record
  2. govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CDIR-2022-10-26/html/CDIR-2022-10-26-MS… · Official record

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, MS-2Democrat1993–present

Seat

District
2
Current term
2025–2027
Age
78

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-5876
2466 Rayburn House Office Building
District offices
Bolton, Greenville, Jackson, Marks, Mound Bayou, Natchez

Elsewhere

Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets

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