Mississippi Democrats Vote in High-Stakes Primary

0:00In Durham, it's March 10th, here's what is happening. Mississippi Democrats head to the polls today in the second congressional district primary, pitting 78-year-old incumbent, Benny Thompson, against 34-year-old challenger Evan Turnage. Thompson has represented the district for more than 30 years as a civil rights advocate and current ranking member on the House Homeland Security Committee. Turnage, an anti-trust attorney with ties to top Washington Democrats, is pushing for fresh leadership focused on economic populism. Turnage joins a broader push by younger Democrats to replace veteran politicians, emphasizing his expertise in tackling big tech and artificial intelligence. A third candidate, Pertis Herman Williams III, also seeks a new direction for the party. The race highlights tensions between experience and generational change and a reliably blue district. Political experts note Thompson's deep roots make him tough to beat as Mississippi voters often stick with incumbents.

1:00He's won 17 terms and turned back serious challengers from both sides without close races. One professor called him an institution who's been in office for half the lives of many voters in the area. Campaign Cash tells a stark story, with Thompson holding $1,500,000 compared to turnages $200,000. Race since mid-December and just $40,000 left to spend. In Comincy Perks add to Thompson's edge in this majority, black democratic stronghold stretching from central Mississippi to the river. Whoever wins today will almost certainly take the general election in November. On the Republican side, military veteran and physician assistant Ron Eller faces off against oil men and county supervisor Kevin Wilson. Thompson beat Eller last year with 62% of the vote. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Lay back. Press play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-L-I. SullyPillow.com