Tommy Thompson[1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for the 65th district from 2013 to 2015. Thompson first represented the 60th district from January 2011 until January 14, 2013.
Tommy Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 65th< district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Tracy Pennartz |
| Succeeded by | Rick Beck |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 60th district | |
| In office January 2011 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Johnny Hoyt |
| Succeeded by | James Ratliff |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Morrilton, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Education | University of Arkansas (BS, MS) |
Education edit
Thompson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture and a Master of Science in adult education from the University of Arkansas.
Elections edit
- 2014: Thompson was unseated in his bid for a third term in the November 4 general election by the Republican Rick Beck, an electrical engineer from Conway County. The district also includes Perry County.
- 2012: Redistricted to the 65th district, and with incumbent Tracy Pennartz running for Arkansas Senate, Thompson was unopposed in the May 22, 2012 Democratic primary.[2] He won the November 6, 2012 general election with 5,858 votes (57.0%) against Republican nominee Jeff Croswell.[3]
- 2010: When 60th district Representative Johnny Hoyt ran for the Arkansas Senate and left the seat open, Thompson won the May 18, 2010 Democratic primary with 2,921 votes (66.5%),[4] and won the November 2, 2010 general election with 4,438 votes (54.4%) against Republican nominee Brent Murphy.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Tommy Thompson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ "Arkansas State Primary Election May 22, 2012". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ "Arkansas State General Election November 6, 2012". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ "2010 Preferential Primary Election". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ "2010 General Election State Representative District 060". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
External links edit
- Official page at the Arkansas House of Representatives
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Tommy Thompson at Ballotpedia
- Tommy Thompson at OpenSecrets
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