Bennie Thompson

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.

Bennie Thompson
Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2019
Preceded by	Michael McCaul
In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011
Preceded by	Peter T. King
Succeeded by	Peter T. King
Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee
In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2019
Preceded by	Peter T. King
Succeeded by	Mike Rogers
In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2007
Preceded by	Jim Turner
Succeeded by	Peter T. King
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 2nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office April 13, 1993
Preceded by	Mike Espy
Personal details
Born	Bennie Gordon Thompson (1948-01-28) January 28, 1948 Bolton, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	London Johnson (m. 1968)
Children	1
Education	Tougaloo College (BA) Jackson State University (MS)
Website	House website

Bennie Thompson Media

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  Thompson tours Clarksdale, Mississippi, with President Bill Clinton in 1999

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  Thompson meeting with Mississippi Democrats

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  Thompson in his office in 2016