Background
Thompson, Bennie G. was born on January 28, 1948 in Bolton, Mississippi, United States.
United States Representative from Mississippi
Thompson, Bennie G. was born on January 28, 1948 in Bolton, Mississippi, United States.
Bachelor in Political Science, Tougaloo College, Mississippi, 1968. Master of Science in Educational Administration, Jackson State University, Mississippi, 1972. Graduate, University Southern Mississippi.
Alderman, Bolton, Mississippi, 1969—1973. Mayor, 1973—1979; supervisor Hinds County, 1980-1993. Member United States Congress from 2nd Mississippi District, since 1993.
Chairman United States House Homeland Security Committee, 2007—2011. Presidential appointee National Council Health Planning and Development.
Board trustees Tougaloo College. Board directors Southern Regional Council, Housing Assistance Council. Member of Mississippi Association Black Supervisors (founding member), Mississippi Association Black Mayors (founding member).
Married London Johnson. 1 child BendaLonne.