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REP. BENNIE G. THOMPSON (D-MS-2ND)

CONTACT INFORMATION
Web Site: http://benniethompson.house.gov

Washington Office:
2432 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-2402
Phone: (202) 225-5876
Fax: (202) 225-5898

Main District Office:
107 W. Madison St.
Bolton, MS 39041
Phone: (601) 866-9003
Fax: (601) 866-9036 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Term: 8th
First Elected: April 13, 1993
Percentage in Last Election: 64%
Major Opponent: Yvonne Brown
Campaign Contributions: Career Profile (since 1993)
Committees:
  • Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security
Party: Democrat
Residence: Bolton
Marital Status: Married (London)
Prev. Occupation: Educator
Prev. Political Exp.: 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


LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY UPDATE - 110th Congress (GovTrack.us)

 
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Presidential Election Results

Popular Vote
* Obama - 53%
 McCain - 46%

Electoral College
* Obama - 364
McCain - 163
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