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DemocratRunning for MS-4 U.S. House · 2026
Bennie Thompson
Bennie Gordon Thompson is an American politician and educator serving as the U.S. representative for Mississippi's 2nd congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Thompson served as the chair of the Committee on Homeland Security from 2007 to 2011 and from 2019 to 2023. He was both the first Democrat and the first African American to chair the committee. Since 2011, he has been the only Democrat in Mississippi's congressional delegation, and since 2018 he has been the dean of the delegation after Thad Cochran left Congress.
Born 1948 · Bolton, Mississippi , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-06
Bennie Thompson, U.S. representative for Mississippi's 2nd district since 1993, won the Democratic primary and is running for re-election in 2026. A former mayor (1973–1979) and former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Thompson remains the only Democrat in Mississippi's congressional delegation. Polymarket shows the race at approximately 0% Democratic win probability.
Governing & voting record
What Thompson did in office.
MeasureYearAction
Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2019
Became Public Law No: 116-108.
2019
Became law
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act
Became Public Law No: 116-2.
2019
Became law
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2014
Became Public Law No: 113-238.
2013
Became law
Divisional Realignment Act of 2012
Became Public Law No: 112-188.
2012
Became law
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 150 South Union Street in Canton, Mis
Became Public Law No: 112-162.
2012
Became law
An act to designate the federally occupied building located at 1220 Echelon Parkway in Jackson, Mississippi, a
Became Public Law No: 111-243.
2009
Became law
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 West Percy Street in Indianola, M
Became Public Law No: 110-440.
2007
Became law
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How Thompson votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Thompson
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-left
Overall lean
24
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 567 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
98%voted with Democrats · 2% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
1973Mayor
1973–1979
1993United States representative
since 1993
Public favorability
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No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
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No campaign finance on file
FEC filings appear here once the candidate's committee reports. Early-cycle and self-funding candidates often have nothing on record yet.
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: BRENDAN O'HARA, HOUSE CREATIVE SERVICES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
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Democrat · MS-4 U.S. House
Bennie Thompson
Bennie Gordon Thompson is an American politician and educator serving as the U.S. representative for Mississippi's 2nd congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Thompson served as the chair of the Committee on Homeland Security from 2007 to 2011 and from 2019 to 2023. He was both the first Democrat and the first African American to chair the committee. Since 2011, he has been the only Democrat in Mississippi's congressional delegation, and since 2018 he has been the dean of the delegation after Thad Cochran left Congress.
2%
Win prob
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-06
Bennie Thompson, U.S. representative for Mississippi's 2nd district since 1993, won the Democratic primary and is running for re-election in 2026. A former mayor (1973–1979) and former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Thompson remains the only Democrat in Mississippi's congressional delegation. Polymarket shows the race at approximately 0% Democratic win probability.
Governing & voting record
Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2019
2019 · BECAME LAW
Became
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act
2019 · BECAME LAW
Became
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2014
2013 · BECAME LAW
Became
Divisional Realignment Act of 2012
2012 · BECAME LAW
Became
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 150 South Union Street in Canton, Mis
2012 · BECAME LAW
Became
An act to designate the federally occupied building located at 1220 Echelon Parkway in Jackson, Mississippi, a
2009 · BECAME LAW
Became
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 West Percy Street in Indianola, M
2007 · BECAME LAW
Became
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
1973Mayor
1973–1979
1993United States representative
since 1993
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
How Thompson votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Thompson
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-left
Overall lean
24
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 567 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
98%voted with Democrats · 2% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
—
No campaign finance on file
FEC filings appear here once the candidate's committee reports. Early-cycle and self-funding candidates often have nothing on record yet.
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: BRENDAN O'HARA, HOUSE CREATIVE SERVICES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
