👤 About Bennie Thompson
Bennie Thompson is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 2 in Mississippi’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON, is registered in BOLTON, MS, with ANDERSON, REUBEN V. listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $771K raised, $948K spent, and $1.4M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $203K from individuals and $567K from PACs and party committees. 4 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$771K
Cash on hand$1.4M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 2
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Bennie Thompson (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $771K raised
5 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Bennie Thompson
Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: Mississippi House District 02
✓ Won 2026 primary
FEC pending
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Biography
Bennie Thompson is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 2 in Mississippi’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON, is registered in BOLTON, MS, with ANDERSON, REUBEN V. listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $771K raised, $948K spent, and $1.4M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $203K from individuals and $567K from PACs and party committees. 4 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
Congressional record
Bennie Thompson currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
House Committee on Homeland Security
FEC filing
FEC IDH4MS02068
OfficeMississippi House District 02
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Mississippi District 02
Primary: Mar 10, 2026 (5 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026