Bennie Thompson Wins US House Seat in Mississippi

Longtime Democratic Representative Bennie Thompson has won reelection in Mississippi second congressional district. He defeated Republican Ron Eller and independent Bennie Foster to secure another term.

Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., speaks during a town hall on redistricting at Pearl Street AME Church in Jackson, Miss. on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Democrat Bennie G. Thompson secured reelection to the United States House of Representatives on Tuesday evening, capturing over 62% of the vote in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District.