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Mississippi ballot

U.S. House Mississippi District 2

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 10, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.52 · ProgressiveTeacher

Bennie Thompson is a teacher and the incumbent.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateEducator and business owner

An educator and business owner from Jackson, Foster is running for his first election to the U.S. House from Mississippi's 2nd District. He emphasizes accessibility and accountability in government, bipartisan solutions to community problems, and investing in workforce development for the next generation.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewLand surveyor

Jeffrey Keuneke ran for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidatePhysician assistant

Ron Eller, a physician assistant, is running for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 for the first time. He supports education, economics.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.52 · ProgressiveAdvancedTeacher

Bennie Thompson is a teacher and the incumbent.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateLawyer

Evan Turnage is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateOil and gas industry

Kevin Wilson is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Pertis Williams III is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedPhysician assistant

Ron Eller, a physician assistant, is running for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 for the first time. He supports education, economics.

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