Bennie Thompson

American politician (born 1948)

Bennie Gordon Thompson (born January 28, 1948) is an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 2nd congressional district since 1993. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He has been the Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security since 2019.[1]

Bennie Thompson
Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee
Assumed office
January 3, 2019
Preceded byMichael McCaul
In office
January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011
Preceded byPeter T. King
Succeeded byPeter T. King
Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee
In office
January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2019
Preceded byPeter T. King
Succeeded byMike Rogers
In office
January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2007
Preceded byJim Turner
Succeeded byPeter T. King
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Mississippi's 2nd district
Assumed office
April 13, 1993
Preceded byMike Espy
Personal details
Born
Bennie Gordon Thompson

(1948-01-28) January 28, 1948 (age 76)
Bolton, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
London Johnson
(m. 1968)
Children1
EducationTougaloo College (BA)
Jackson State University (MS)
WebsiteHouse website

References

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  1. "Rep. Bennie Thompson". GovTrack. Archived from the original on August 4, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2012.