Evan Turnage
@evan_turnage
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It’s time someone fought for Mississippi. Running for Congress to represent MS-02
Jackson, MS
Joined August 2021
If Bennie Thompson’s 33 years in office had helped strengthen our district, there’d be no need for change, but we’ve remained the poorest district in the poorest state for my entire life. I’m done waiting. I’m running for Congress to actually fight for Mississippi:
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It’s been a long time since voters in MS-02 have had a choice for Congress. No matter where you are in the district, Team Turnage is making it clear: we’re ready for new leadership in Washington! Want to show your support? Send us a message about getting your Turnage for
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My response to Donald Trump's racism, lies, and attempts to erase history:
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Looking forward to some great conversations and a special announcement this Wednesday at our Tea Time with Turnage event on 2/11 from 5-7pm CT at 'Sippsi Good Tea!
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To the young people who walked out of class in protest: you inspire me. Keep on walking, keep on fighting, towards the future we deserve. #GenZRising #NoKings #ICEOUT #StudentPower #NoKingsInAmerica #AmericaTogether #PowerToThePeople #UCLAProtest #ChicagoProtest #StandTogether
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While Donald Trump tramples on the constitution, the Democrats in DC keep playing by the same old playbook that got us into this mess. The No Kings Act — which I wrote for Senate Democrats — would rein in the president, and it's time for new leaders who will actually fight to get
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Too many young people leave Mississippi for school or work and don’t come back, because they don’t see our state as a realistic option for their futures. We have to change that.
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We owe it to the trailblazers who came before us to celebrate this Black History Month not just by honoring their legacy but by taking action to leave the world better than we found it.
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I’m proud to be running for Congress alongside other candidates across the country who aren’t waiting their turn. It’s time for change, now. https://t.co/jrw7eFAgF4
apnews.com
Young Democrats across the United States are challenging veteran party figures, aiming to mount tougher opposition to President Donald Trump.
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The cold couldn’t keep our campaign away from warm coffee, great food, and important conversations with voters in Natchez today!
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It’s time for a new generation of leaders who will fight for working people, not cheating corporations. I’m not taking a dime of corporate money for this campaign, so I’ll only be accountable to the people of Mississippi.
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Politicians with an outdated playbook aren’t going to solve Mississippi’s problems. Learn more about my campaign to bring a new generation of leadership to Washington: https://t.co/XrMMKCjdWX
clarionledger.com
Can a former Senate aide unseat Bennie Thompson? Meet the Jackson attorney challenging Thompson in the 2026 Democratic primary.
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Grocery prices are too high, and a Congressman who took money from Kroger isn’t going to do anything about it. I will.
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Just because you’ve been around the block for 30 years doesn’t mean you’re delivering results for the district. It’s time for generational change in Mississippi. https://t.co/TlKO4W4n2G
politico.com
“You cannot be a part of the system for 40 years and also be the one who's going to change it for the next 40,” said Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson.
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“When I was born in 1992, this was the poorest district in the poorest state in the country,” @evan_turnage tells @POLITICO. “Congressman Thompson was elected in ’93 and now today, I’m 33, and this is still the poorest district in the poorest state in the country.”
politico.com
“You cannot be a part of the system for 40 years and also be the one who's going to change it for the next 40,” said Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson.
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We will never get a better Democratic Party until we have a way more ruthlessly competitive primary process against incumbents. There are way too many comfortable incumbents in Congress right now.
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These ICE killings are a moral outrage. Our so-called leaders continue failing to hold Trump and his thugs accountable. It’s time for a new playbook ASAP! When I’m in Congress, I’ll fight to punish all of their crimes. Too many lives are on the line!
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From Jackson to Washington, we need to use every tool we have to defend our sacred right to vote.
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This #MLKDay I went to the Mississippi state capitol to support the Robert G. Clark, Jr. Voting Rights Act of Mississippi. The civil rights protections that a generation of civil rights leaders fought for are under attack, and we have to do everything we can to defend them.
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