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Upcoming eventsMonthy NewsletterStay informed on our latest news! Did You Know?Congressman Bennie G. Thompson authored legislation creating the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities.
Congressman Bennie G. Thompson is the longest-serving African-American elected official in the state of Mississippi.
As lead plaintiff in the Ayers case, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson lead the way for an historic $503 million settlement agreement to benefit Alcorn State, Jackson State and Mississippi Valley State Universities.
According to latest Census data, the Second District is home to 711,164 people.
Congressman Bennie G. Thompson is the Ranking (most senior) Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee
The Second Congressional District is the fourth largest congressional district – 13,937 sq. miles - east of the Mississippi River.
Bennie G. Thompson graduated from Jackson State University in 1972, with a Masters Degree in Education Administration.
Bennie G. Thompson was elected to the Hinds County Board of Supervisors in 1980.
In 1993, Bennie G. Thompson was elected as a Democrat to the 103rd Congress.
Congressman Bennie G. Thompson is a life-long member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Bolton.
More than 65% on the world’s catfish is produced in the Second Congressional District. Mississippi’s Second Congressional District is the largest cotton-producing district in the country. Bennie G. Thompson was an original plaintiff in the landmark Ayers college desegregation case. Bennie G. Thompson was first elected to public office at age 20, as an Alderman in his hometown of Bolton. In 1968, at age 20, Bennie G. Thompson graduated from Tougaloo College. From 1973-1979, the Mayor of Bolton was Bennie G. Thompson. Bennie G. Thompson is now serving his seventh term as the Democratic Congressman. |
Congressman Thompson is a supporter of Social Security. He advocates expanded coverage and increased benefits. He supports using the projected budget surpluses for the purpose of increasing the funding allocated to Social Security. As a matter of national interest and respect for seniors, Thompson strives to make benefits available to retirees who have so earnestly contributed to the national coffers during their work-lives.