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2026 Race · Mississippi

U.S. House (District 2)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 2) in Mississippi is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Bennie Thompson (Democratic), Ron Eller (Republican), and Bennie Foster (Independent). The seat is currently held by Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic), who has served since April 1993, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Ron Eller

Republican

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Bennie Foster

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic · Since April 1993

Ranking Member

Homeland Security

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Homeland Security· Ranking Member

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9163

    Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026

  • HR.4467

    Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act

2026 Mississippi U.S. House (District 2) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 2) in Mississippi in 2026?

Bennie Thompson (Democratic), Ron Eller (Republican), and Bennie Foster (Independent). Bennie Thompson is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Mississippi U.S. House (District 2) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Mississippi and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Bennie G. Thompson, a Democratic, currently represents Mississippi, serving since April 1993.

What committees does Bennie G. Thompson serve on?

Bennie G. Thompson serves on House Committee on Homeland Security. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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