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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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When Representation Feels Out of Reach
By Rep. John Faulkner In Mississippi, the balance of power inside the House of Representatives is not just tilted, it is firmly controlled by a Republican supermajority. Republicans also control the Senate, although Democrats recently broke that chamber’s supermajority, and they hold the Governor’s Mansion as well. With that level of control comes the ability…
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…