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Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS 2nd District)

9th term Democrat from Mississippi 2nd District.

Bio

Residence: Bolton

Marital Status: Married (London)

Prev. Occupation: Educator

Prev. Political Exp.: Bolton Alderman, 1969-73; Mayor of Bolton, 1973-79; Hinds Co. Supervisor, 1980-93

Education: BA Tougaloo College, 1968; MS Jackson State University, 1972

Birthdate: 01/28/1948

Birthplace: Bolton, MS

Religion: Methodist

Percentage in Last Election: 69%

Major Opponent: Richard Cook


Contact

Current Elected Office Contact Information

Contact Rep. Bennie Thompson via Web Form.

Website: benniethompson.house.gov


Washington, D.C. Office:

2432 Rayburn House Office Building,
District of Columbia 20515-2402
Phone: (202) 225-5876
Fax: (202) 225-5898

Bolton Office: (more district offices)

107 West Madison Street
Bolton, Mississippi 39041
Phone: (601) 866-9003
Fax: (601) 866-9036



Committee

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Staff

Current Elected Office Staff Members:

  • Chief of Staff: I. Lanier Avant
  • Scheduler: Andrea Lee

Votes

 

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Letters

Current Elected Office Letters to Leaders:

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Recent Headlines

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With Senate Democrats needing 60 votes to overcome a filibuster this weekend, all eyes will be on five undecided senators.

Tyranny of the silent filibuster

Why doesn't Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid force an old-fashioned filibuster that could make Republicans look silly? Because he can't.

Reading the Senate bill out loud

Who would actually read the bill out loud? How can Republicans force a reading? A Q&A on a parliamentary tactic proposed for the health care bill.

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