Summary
Mississippi Democrats will vote to choose between U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson and his challengers, Evan Turnage and Pertis Herman Williams III, in a midterm primary election. Thompson, who has been in Congress for over 30 years and leads important committees, faces young challengers pushing for change and new leadership.
Key Facts
- The election is happening in Mississippi among Democratic voters.
- Bennie Thompson has been a U.S. Representative for more than 30 years.
- Thompson is 78 years old and has a background as a civil rights leader.
- Evan Turnage is a 34-year-old lawyer and a challenger in the primary.
- Turnage's campaign focuses on economic issues and technology regulation.
- Pertis Herman Williams III is another candidate calling for new leadership.
- Turnage is part of a movement of younger Democrats aiming to replace older leaders.
