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Bennie Thompson

U.S. Representative MS-2
Democrat
In office since 1993 Born January 28, 1948 Age 78
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Biography

Bennie Thompson is a Democrat U.S. Representative from Mississippi, serving since 1993.

Career Timeline

2025–Present
U.S. RepresentativeCurrent
United States House of Representatives · MS-2
1993–2025
U.S. Representative
United States House of Representatives · MS-2

Coverage on Political Bytes

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