Bennie Thompson Faces a Young Challenger in the Mississippi ...
15 hours ago · The longest-serving Black Democrat in Mississippi, Bennie Thompson is a formidable political force. But he is not immune to a national trend of younger candidates going after older …
What to expect in Mississippi's state primaries | AP News
11 hours ago · In the 2nd Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, Mississippi’s longest-serving current member of Congress and the delegation’s lone Democrat, faces two primary …
Three candidates are running in the Democratic primary for ...
Jan 23, 2026 · Incumbent Bennie Thompson (D), Evan Turnage (D), and Pertis Williams III (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District on March 10, 2026. …
Young Democrat launches primary challenge against US Rep ...
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent Mississippi's 2nd congressional...
Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep ...
Dec 17, 2025 · A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent Mississippi's 2nd congressional district.
Democratic challenger targets Bennie Thompson’s long tenure ...
Feb 17, 2026 · Turnage is challenging Thompson in the March 10 Democratic Primary for the 2nd Congressional District in Mississippi.
Bennie Thompson Faces Intense Scrutiny from Younger Voters in ...
1 day ago · Longtime Representative Bennie Thompson faces a generational challenge in the Mississippi primary as younger voters demand new leadership and local results.