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Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District (MS-2)

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Bennie Thompson, a Democrat, has represented the district since 1993.

The district includes all or part of 30 counties (2 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 713,085, a median household income of $44,511, and a median age of 38.9. Of residents 25 and older, 21.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Bennie Thompson, U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 2nd District
Bennie Thompson

U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 2nd District · Democrat

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2026 election

Thompson has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MS-2 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for MS-2 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Bennie Thompson (incumbent)Democratic$770,971$1,449,522Jun 30
Evan TurnageDemocratic$473,213$26Jun 30
Kevin WilsonRepublican$280,317-$16Jun 30
Ron EllerRepublican$45,390$35,874Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
713,085
Median household income
$44,511
Median age
38.9
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Mississippi senators

Neighboring districts

  • AR-1 · Rick Crawford (R)
  • LA-5 · Julia Letlow (R)
  • MS-1 · Trent Kelly (R)
  • MS-3 · Michael Guest (R)

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