Bennie Thompson
Hands That Picked Cotton, Voices That Won’t Be Silenced: Voting Rights Rally Erupts at Old Capitol
Activists, lawmakers and residents gathered in Jackson at the Old Mississippi Capitol to oppose proposed voting maps they say threaten Black political representation in Mississippi.
The Fight Is Paused, Not Over
Rep. John Faulkner argues Mississippi’s canceled special session is a temporary pause — not an end — to redistricting efforts that threaten Black representation. Read more.
They Drew the Map. He Still Wins. Now Mississippi Republicans are talking about changing it again.
If Republicans drew Mississippi’s congressional map, why is Bennie Thompson still winning?
That is the question driving a growing political debate across the state.
This is not just about one district. It is about power, representation and who gets a voice in Congress.
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Mississippi Primary Sets Up 2026 Midterm Showdowns
By The People’s Paper MS As the dust settles from Tuesday’s primaries, candidates will now pivot from winning over party loyalists to appealing to a broader cross-section of Mississippians. Between now and November, voters can expect campaign stops in small towns and church fellowship halls, a flood of political advertising and renewed debates over the…