Arrr mateys, Republican Ron Eller be settin' sail to battle Democratic Rep. Thompson in November fer the Mississippi 2nd District!
2024-04-03
Avast ye mateys! Ron Eller hath emerged victorious in the Republican scuffle in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District! Come November 5, he be squaring off against the ol' sea dog Bennie Thompson in a battle for the ages! Prepare to set sail for the general election, arrr!
In the latest swashbuckling political showdown in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District, Ron Eller emerged victorious in the Republican primary runoff, earning the right to face off against Democratic incumbent Bennie Thompson in the upcoming general election on Nov. 5. Eller, a military veteran and physician assistant, bested his opponent Andrew Scott Smith, a farmer and real estate mogul, in a fierce battle that began back in March.Thompson, who has held the seat since 1993, is not one to be underestimated, having won the district by a whopping 27 percentage points in the last election. The Democratic stalwart has big plans for the future, aiming to tackle issues like prescription drug costs, student loan debt, and income inequality.Meanwhile, Eller, a supporter of the U.S.-Mexico border wall and domestic energy expansion, is rallying for a united front, urging Americans to set aside party squabbles and work together for the greater good. As the campaign heats up in this diverse district that spans the Mississippi River to the capital of Jackson, voters will have a tough decision to make come election day.