Bennie Thompson Wins Reelection to Mississippi House Seat

Bennie Thompson won reelection to his seat in the House of Representatives for Mississippi's Second District. A native of Bolton, Mississippi, Thompson has represented the district since winning a special election in 1993.

His tenure in the House follows a long career in local public service. He began his political career in 1969 as a Bolton Alderman, later serving as Mayor in 1973 and as a Hinds County Supervisor before entering national politics.