Mississippi Governor Vows Thompson’s ‘Reign of Terror Is Over,’ But Cancels Redistricting Plans
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May 13, 2026
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves vowed that U.S. House Rep. Bennie Thompson’s “reign of terror” will be over “soon,” referring to the state’s only Black member of Congress. He canceled a special session on redistricting set for this month, but says he expects congressional and state legislative redistricting to happen before the 2027 elections.
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