Ron Thompson (West Virginia politician) explained

Ron Thompson
State Delegate:West Virginia
State:West Virginia
District:27th
Term Start:1994
Term End:2007
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:November 6, 1966
Birth Place:United States

Ron Thompson (born November 6, 1966) is an American politician from the state of West Virginia. A Democrat, he served as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1994 to 2007, representing the state's 27th District in Raleigh County. Thompson is notable for his extended absence from the House of Delegates due to his bipolar disorder.[1] Thompson announced his resignation from the House of Delegates in July 2007 citing the necessity of longer than expected medical care.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Thompson still suffering from bipolar disorder . . February 24, 2007 . June 30, 2007 .
  2. News: Thompson calls it quits . . July 27, 2007 . July 28, 2007 .