JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) endorsed State Senator John Horhn (D-District 26) for mayor of Jackson.

Horhn will face incumbent Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba in the Democratic municipal primary run-off election on April 22, 2025.

Thompson sent the following statement to WJTV 12 News.

I have represented parts of Jackson both as Congressman and county supervisor and I’ve worked with mayors, from Dale Danks to Chokwe Lumumba, Sr. and Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the current mayor.

Given the many challenges facing Jackson, I am convinced that John Horhn is better suited to handle these challenges. During lengthy talks with John, he shared his vision for the City of Jackson about crime, public safety, urban blight, housing, economic development and transportation. He is 100% opposed to the State’s hostile takeover actions of the Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport.

I know that federal, state and local resources, along with private investments, are required to address Jackson’s many current problems and are essential for future long-term City of Jackson’s progress. After listening to and discussing with John, his vision and plan, I encourage the voters of Jackson, MS to support John Horhn on April 22nd in the Democratic Primary Run-off Election.
U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss.

The winner of the run-off will advance to the General Election on June 3.