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November 7, 2012

Democrat Bennie Thompson retains 2nd District US House seat

Democrat Bennie Thompson retains 2nd District US House seat Democrat Bennie Thompson has been re-elected to the U.S. House in Mississippi’s 2nd District, which includes the Delta and most of Jackson. He begins a two-year term in January. Thompson, of Bolton, has held the 2nd District seat since 1993. The 64-year-old is the top Democrat…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
November 7, 2012

Nunnelee wins U.S. House race in North Mississippi

Nunnelee wins U.S. House race in North Mississippi Republican U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee easily turned back a challenge Tuesday from Democrat Brad Morris, an Oxford small businessman, to win a second term in Congress from North Mississippi’s 1st District. Unofficial early totals showed Nunnelee winning by a solid 58 to 39 percent. All four of…