Mississippi's 2nd congressional district

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Mississippi's second congressional district is the only majority-black district in the state, covering much of western Mississippi. The district includes most of Jackson as well as the cities of Clarksdale, Greenville, Greenwood, Clinton and Vicksburg. The district is approximately 275 miles long, 180 miles wide and borders the Mississippi River.

Its current representative is Democrat Bennie Thompson.

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