Tommy Thompson (Arkansas politician) explained
| Tommy Thompson |
| State House: | Arkansas |
| District: | 65th< |
| Term Start: | January 14, 2013 |
| Term End: | January 2015 |
| Predecessor: | Tracy Pennartz |
| Successor: | Rick Beck |
| State House1: | Arkansas |
| District1: | 60th |
| Term Start1: | January 2011 |
| Term End1: | January 14, 2013 |
| Predecessor1: | Johnny Hoyt |
| Successor1: | James Ratliff |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Residence: | Morrilton, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Education: | University of Arkansas (BS, MS) |
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.
Education
Thompson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture and a Master of Science in adult education from the University of Arkansas.
Elections
- 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]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Tommy Thompson's Biography . . April 16, 2014.
- Web site: Arkansas State Primary Election May 22, 2012 . . Little Rock, Arkansas . April 16, 2014.
- Web site: Arkansas State General Election November 6, 2012 . Secretary of State of Arkansas . Little Rock, Arkansas . April 16, 2014.
- Web site: 2010 Preferential Primary Election . Secretary of State of Arkansas . Little Rock, Arkansas . April 16, 2014.
- Web site: 2010 General Election State Representative District 060 . Secretary of State of Arkansas . Little Rock, Arkansas . April 16, 2014.
