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U.S. House District 2
2026 Mississippi U.S. House — District 2 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Mississippi Secretary of State — Candidate Qualifying List
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Office: U.S. House District 2
Name: Bennie Foster
Party: Independent
General Election: November 3, 2026
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FEC committee ID: C00902874
FEC committee name: FRIENDS TO ELECT BENNIE FOSTER JR
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Published website: https://www.reimaginems.info/
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As a builder of community transformation, Bennie brings over 38 years of experience in educational administration, business consulting, personal development, and local program leadership. Together with his wife, and the ReIMAGINE Mississippi team he works directly across the Mississippi 2nd District to establish sustainable support systems that empower families, strengthen communities, and build real pathways out of poverty.
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As a builder of community transformation, Bennie brings over 38 years of experience in educational administration, business consulting, personal development, and local program leadership. Together with his wife, and the ReIMAGINE Mississippi team he works directly across the Mississippi 2nd District to establish sustainable support systems that empower families, strengthen communities, and build real pathways out of poverty.
Challenge corporate healthcare monopolies to lower costs, protect access to IVF and birth control, and expand maternal and pediatric resources from conception through early childhood.
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Challenge corporate healthcare monopolies to lower costs, protect access to IVF and birth control, and expand maternal and pediatric resources from conception through early childhood.
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Bennie Foster has a four point platform that supports the agenda to ReIMAGINE Mississippi, and put us in position to advance from the poorest district in the state, to a national leader. By implementing policies focused on these four issues, we will systematically transform our district into a hotspot for investment and development while restoring trust in our leadership.
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Bennie Foster has a four point platform that supports the agenda to ReIMAGINE Mississippi, and put us in position to advance from the poorest district in the state, to a national leader. By implementing policies focused on these four issues, we will systematically transform our district into a hotspot for investment and development while restoring trust in our leadership.
Our district is currently facing food deserts, maternal healthcare deserts, and even mental health deserts. This means tens of thousands of residents do not have immediate access to these resources, and often have to travel over 50 miles to reach them. By investing in projects and creating a solution friendly environment, we can end many of these deserts by attracting fresh food markets, birth support workers, mobile health centers, and mental health professionals.
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Our district is currently facing food deserts, maternal healthcare deserts, and even mental health deserts. This means tens of thousands of residents do not have immediate access to these resources, and often have to travel over 50 miles to reach them. By investing in projects and creating a solution friendly environment, we can end many of these deserts by attracting fresh food markets, birth support workers, mobile health centers, and mental health professionals.
By implementing and advocating for policies and systems that create transparency from our government, we will work to restore trust and eliminate fraud waste and abuse at the local, state, and federal level. By doing this, we can increase the responsible stewardship of our tax money, saving billions of dollars which can be invested into our district. We will also work from a Mississippi first policy, rejecting spending billions on foreign aid and wars while we have needs that are going unmet right here at home.
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By implementing and advocating for policies and systems that create transparency from our government, we will work to restore trust and eliminate fraud waste and abuse at the local, state, and federal level. By doing this, we can increase the responsible stewardship of our tax money, saving billions of dollars which can be invested into our district. We will also work from a Mississippi first policy, rejecting spending billions on foreign aid and wars while we have needs that are going unmet right here at home.
Data Centers Every data center is different. Bennie Foster believes that we should evaluate each project on its own merits, demanding accountability and transparency throughout the process. We must allow innovation and free enterprise to flourish while also ensuring we have reasonable regulation in place to protect the health and safety of the community.
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Data Centers Every data center is different. Bennie Foster believes that we should evaluate each project on its own merits, demanding accountability and transparency throughout the process. We must allow innovation and free enterprise to flourish while also ensuring we have reasonable regulation in place to protect the health and safety of the community.
Protect border security and legal immigration enforcement while establishing strict accountability for law enforcement requiring body cameras, banning tactical face covers, and upholding constitutional rights.
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Protect border security and legal immigration enforcement while establishing strict accountability for law enforcement requiring body cameras, banning tactical face covers, and upholding constitutional rights.
Bennie Foster is the independent candidate for Mississippi’s 2nd U.S. Congressional District in 2026. As an independent candidate, Foster is not beholding to any party, and is uniquely positioned to represent the voice and the needs of our district without the pressure of partisan politics and party loyalty. If elected, Foster will become the 2nd active Independent in the U.S house of representatives, and the only independent Congressman out of the four Mississippi house districts. This gives a great deal of leverage to our district, requiring both parties to court his vote without a guarantee - allowing Foster to negotiate the best deals for his constituents in MS-02.
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Bennie Foster is the independent candidate for Mississippi’s 2nd U.S. Congressional District in 2026. As an independent candidate, Foster is not beholding to any party, and is uniquely positioned to represent the voice and the needs of our district without the pressure of partisan politics and party loyalty. If elected, Foster will become the 2nd active Independent in the U.S house of representatives, and the only independent Congressman out of the four Mississippi house districts. This gives a great deal of leverage to our district, requiring both parties to court his vote without a guarantee - allowing Foster to negotiate the best deals for his constituents in MS-02.
Bennie Foster’s vision is to ReIMAGINE Mississippi. The phrase is more than a campaign slogan - it’s a movement. Foster’s goal is to inspire every Mississippi to reimagine their image of our state and the second congressional district. He believes we should begin to imagine our state as prosperous, unified, desirable, and capable. Imagine a Mississippi where your elected officials serve you, rather than themselves. Where they support projects that benefit the state even if they don’t personally benefit or receive credit.
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Bennie Foster’s vision is to ReIMAGINE Mississippi. The phrase is more than a campaign slogan - it’s a movement. Foster’s goal is to inspire every Mississippi to reimagine their image of our state and the second congressional district. He believes we should begin to imagine our state as prosperous, unified, desirable, and capable. Imagine a Mississippi where your elected officials serve you, rather than themselves. Where they support projects that benefit the state even if they don’t personally benefit or receive credit.
We must stop the brain drain by enacting policies that retain our students and best talent. We cannot afford to be left behind as the world moves forward. Foster wants the next generation of Mississippians to have a seat at the table - rather than being told “wait your turn”. It’s time for right representation, right now. No more ball hogging while our district keeps losing. It’s time to step into our future.
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We must stop the brain drain by enacting policies that retain our students and best talent. We cannot afford to be left behind as the world moves forward. Foster wants the next generation of Mississippians to have a seat at the table - rather than being told “wait your turn”. It’s time for right representation, right now. No more ball hogging while our district keeps losing. It’s time to step into our future.
Foster believes that great success is not a secret, it’s a system. Mississippi has been facing a series of systemic challenges that have been going on for more than a century. Until new systems are implemented that can support the growth we need, we will be unable to build to capacity and truly fulfill our potential in this state.
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Foster believes that great success is not a secret, it’s a system. Mississippi has been facing a series of systemic challenges that have been going on for more than a century. Until new systems are implemented that can support the growth we need, we will be unable to build to capacity and truly fulfill our potential in this state.
We must improve our educational system by eliminating financial waste, prioritizing the needs of our students, parents, and teachers over the agendas of politicians and special interests. We must be intentional about programs that connect students with career paths and workforce opportunities as early as middle school. Additionally, we must ensure our education system has feasible alternatives for students who may not learn at the same pace as others or require a different environment. We have to make sure our tax dollars are working for the student and the parent, not just the government.
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We must improve our educational system by eliminating financial waste, prioritizing the needs of our students, parents, and teachers over the agendas of politicians and special interests. We must be intentional about programs that connect students with career paths and workforce opportunities as early as middle school. Additionally, we must ensure our education system has feasible alternatives for students who may not learn at the same pace as others or require a different environment. We have to make sure our tax dollars are working for the student and the parent, not just the government.
Every data center is different. Bennie Foster believes that we should evaluate each project on its own merits, demanding accountability and transparency throughout the process. We must allow innovation and free enterprise to flourish while also ensuring we have reasonable regulation in place to protect the health and safety of the community.
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Every data center is different. Bennie Foster believes that we should evaluate each project on its own merits, demanding accountability and transparency throughout the process. We must allow innovation and free enterprise to flourish while also ensuring we have reasonable regulation in place to protect the health and safety of the community.
Rather than accept the status quo, Bennie Foster is challenging every Mississippian to think bigger when it comes to what we can accomplish in our state and to be the solution to the problems we are facing right now - without waiting for government to save us. This vision extends far beyond his campaign for congress, and is part of the driving force behind many of his community and business initiatives.
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Rather than accept the status quo, Bennie Foster is challenging every Mississippian to think bigger when it comes to what we can accomplish in our state and to be the solution to the problems we are facing right now - without waiting for government to save us. This vision extends far beyond his campaign for congress, and is part of the driving force behind many of his community and business initiatives.
Foster believes rather than focusing all his effort on political agendas and emotionally charged rhetoric, his job as a congressman is to put people in position to move the ball forward. By setting up systems of leaders in each county and community in our district, we will expand the reach beyond one man, and allow the constituents to receive the help they need without unnecessary red tape and delays.
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Foster believes rather than focusing all his effort on political agendas and emotionally charged rhetoric, his job as a congressman is to put people in position to move the ball forward. By setting up systems of leaders in each county and community in our district, we will expand the reach beyond one man, and allow the constituents to receive the help they need without unnecessary red tape and delays.
Right to Life/ Abortion As a man of strong Christian faith, Bennie Foster believes every human life is a gift from God - and is inherently valuable, and worthy of protection. He believes life begins at conception, when unique DNA is created.While Foster does not support elective abortion, he does believe exceptions should be allowed in the case of saving the life of the mother, and miscarriage.He believes rather than spending tax dollars funding organizations like planned parenthood which focus on abortion, we should invest in resources that support mothers and their babies from birth throughout postpartum, as well as removing red tape to make adoption an easier option.Additionally, Foster believes fathers must be held accountable for their part in the baby’s life - and held accountable if they pressure a mother to have an abortion. By holding men to the same standard, we encourage them to be present for the mother and their child rather than using abortion as a way to escape consequences for their actions.
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Right to Life/ Abortion As a man of strong Christian faith, Bennie Foster believes every human life is a gift from God - and is inherently valuable, and worthy of protection. He believes life begins at conception, when unique DNA is created.While Foster does not support elective abortion, he does believe exceptions should be allowed in the case of saving the life of the mother, and miscarriage.He believes rather than spending tax dollars funding organizations like planned parenthood which focus on abortion, we should invest in resources that support mothers and their babies from birth throughout postpartum, as well as removing red tape to make adoption an easier option.Additionally, Foster believes fathers must be held accountable for their part in the baby’s life - and held accountable if they pressure a mother to have an abortion. By holding men to the same standard, we encourage them to be present for the mother and their child rather than using abortion as a way to escape consequences for their actions.
In addition to building strong relationships with community leaders in the district, Foster is looking to fully staff his congressional cabinet. By putting an emphasis on district directors, he seeks to ensure every member of his district has physical access to someone from his office in order to hear their concerns, and provide solutions in a timely manner. Foster wants to put people over politics, and ensure that his policy is informed by what his constituents truly need.
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In addition to building strong relationships with community leaders in the district, Foster is looking to fully staff his congressional cabinet. By putting an emphasis on district directors, he seeks to ensure every member of his district has physical access to someone from his office in order to hear their concerns, and provide solutions in a timely manner. Foster wants to put people over politics, and ensure that his policy is informed by what his constituents truly need.
While Foster does not support elective abortion, he does believe exceptions should be allowed in the case of saving the life of the mother, and miscarriage.
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While Foster does not support elective abortion, he does believe exceptions should be allowed in the case of saving the life of the mother, and miscarriage.
Immigration Foster believes every sovereign nation must have sovereign borders. The law must be respected, and because we are a nation of immigrants, we must ensure that immigrants come through legal channels, so we do not disrespect the effort made by those who come here legally.Foster also believes we must have accountability for our immigration enforcement officers, and supports requiring body cams, increased training, and better vetting of new ICE agents to ensure no rights are being violated.
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Immigration Foster believes every sovereign nation must have sovereign borders. The law must be respected, and because we are a nation of immigrants, we must ensure that immigrants come through legal channels, so we do not disrespect the effort made by those who come here legally.Foster also believes we must have accountability for our immigration enforcement officers, and supports requiring body cams, increased training, and better vetting of new ICE agents to ensure no rights are being violated.
Foster believes every sovereign nation must have sovereign borders. The law must be respected, and because we are a nation of immigrants, we must ensure that immigrants come through legal channels, so we do not disrespect the effort made by those who come here legally.Foster also believes we must have accountability for our immigration enforcement officers, and supports requiring body cams, increased training, and better vetting of new ICE agents to ensure no rights are being violated.
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Foster believes every sovereign nation must have sovereign borders. The law must be respected, and because we are a nation of immigrants, we must ensure that immigrants come through legal channels, so we do not disrespect the effort made by those who come here legally.Foster also believes we must have accountability for our immigration enforcement officers, and supports requiring body cams, increased training, and better vetting of new ICE agents to ensure no rights are being violated.
Foreign Policy Foster believes we must maintain a strong defense through our military. Yet, he believes we must focus our funding and defense resources on our immediate safety and interests. We must not fight proxy wars on behalf of other nations as the world’s police, nor should we send billions of dollars to aid other countries while our own people struggle. We must have a foreign policy that puts Americans first.
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Foreign Policy Foster believes we must maintain a strong defense through our military. Yet, he believes we must focus our funding and defense resources on our immediate safety and interests. We must not fight proxy wars on behalf of other nations as the world’s police, nor should we send billions of dollars to aid other countries while our own people struggle. We must have a foreign policy that puts Americans first.
We must not fight proxy wars on behalf of other nations as the world’s police, nor should we send billions of dollars to aid other countries while our own people struggle. We must have a foreign policy that puts Americans first.
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We must not fight proxy wars on behalf of other nations as the world’s police, nor should we send billions of dollars to aid other countries while our own people struggle. We must have a foreign policy that puts Americans first.
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Candidate ID: H6MS02188
Name: FOSTER, BENNIE
Office: House
State: MS
District: MS02
Coverage start: 2026-04-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
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Total disbursements: $0.00
Cash on hand: $9189.82
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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