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evan turnage for congress

 It’s time someone fought for Mississippi.

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MEET EVAN

Evan Turnage is a son of Mississippi who’s never been willing to accept that his community should settle for less.

In Congress, he will stay focused on delivering real wins, stand up to Trump, and fight every day to ensure Mississippians can not only get by, but finally get ahead.

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News & Updates

PRESS RELEASE

WATCH: Momentum Builds in MS-02 Primary as Turnage Sharpens Case for Change in New Campaign Video

After launching his congressional campaign last month, anti-trust lawyer Evan Turnage is out with a new video that will take his case directly to the families of Mississippi’s 2nd District who have seen economic opportunities bleed from the state all 33 years of Rep. Bennie Thompson’s leadership.

Jan
12
2026
PRESS RELEASE

Evan Turnage Announces MS-02 Congressional Campaign

Today, Jackson native Evan Turnage announced his run for Mississippi’s 2nd congressional district in the U.S. Congress. The 33-year-old antitrust lawyer will be challenging incumbent Representative Bennie Thompson as a Democrat in the March 10, 2026 primary.

Dec
17
2025

NEWS ARTICLE

Clarion Ledger: Meet Evan Turnage, a former Senate aide challenging Rep. Bennie Thompson

Evan Turnage, a Jackson attorney and former senior aide to two top U.S. senators, is launching a Democratic primary challenge to Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District.

Dec
17
2025

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