Longtime US Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary
Longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson won the Democratic nomination for Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating two challengers.
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Longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary
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2 sourcesLongtime Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, 78, defeats much younger Democratic opponent in primary election