Bennie G. Thompson

BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Democrat, of Bolton, MS; born in Bolton, MS, January 28, 1948; education: B.A., political science, Tougaloo College, Jackson, MS, 1968; M.S., educational administration, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, 1972; professional history: teacher; member, Bolton Board of Aldermen, 1969-73; mayor, City of Bolton, 1973-79; member, Hinds County Board of Supervisors, 1980-93; member, Housing Assistance Council; NAACP 100 Black Men of Jackson, MS; Southern Regional Council; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; election history: elected to the 103d Congress on April 13, 1993, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of U.S. Representative Mike Espy; reelected to each succeeding Congress.