Jim Thompson
| Jim Thompson | ||
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| Oregon House of Representatives District 23 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004-2005, 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position (current service) | 4 | |
| Years in position (previous service) | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $21,936/year | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Lincoln County, OR | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Personal
Jim Thompson was born in Lincoln County, Oregon and subsequently raised in Dallas, Oregon. He is currently married to Helga Thompson with two children.
Education
Jim Thompson attended both Oregon State and Western Oregon University, College of Education.
Professional Experience
Jim Thompson works as both a Plant Scientist for Bayer Corporation and an Emergency Medical Technician.
Political Experience
Jim Thompson served as a member on the Monmouth City Council before becoming a primary candidate for the Oregon House of Representatives, District 23 in 2004. In March, 2004, Thompson was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Lane Shetterly. He did not serve as a representative again until 2009 and has since continued to serve in that regard.
Organizations
- Executive Director, Oregon Pharmacy Association, present
- Member, Health Safety Net Advisory Committee
- Member, Oregon Health Care Volunteer Advisory Committee
- Chair, Board of Directors, Polk County Fire District 1.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Public Health Logistics Workgroup.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Thompson served on the following committees:
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Business and Labor | ||||
| • Health Care, Vice Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thompson served on these committees:
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy, Environment and Water | ||||
| • Health Care, Co-Chair | ||||
| • Human Services, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Joint Health Care Transformation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Thompson served on these committees:
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment and Water | ||||
| • Health Care | ||||
Elections
2012
Thompson won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 23. Thompson was unopposed in the May 15 Republican primary and defeated Ross Swartzendruber (D) and Alex Polikoff (Pacific Green) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 23, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jim Thompson Incumbent |
59.2% | 17,864 | |
| Democratic | Ross Swartzendruber | 32.9% | 9,937 | |
| Pacific Green | Alex Polikoff | 7.9% | 2,381 | |
| Total Votes | 30,182 | |||
2010
Thompson won re-election to the 23rd District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition but was challenged by Wesley West in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Oregon State House, District 23 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Thompson (R)
|
16,371 | |||
| Wesley West (D) | 7,661 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Thompson was elected to Oregon State House District 23.[4]
| Oregon State House District 23 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Thompson (R)
|
15,878 | |||
| Brown (D) | 11,745 | |||
| Misc. | 56 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Thompson is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Thompson raised a total of $420,172 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 13, 2013.[5]
| Jim Thompson's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Oregon State House, District 23 |  |
$137,230 | |
| 2010 | Oregon State House, District 23 | |
$78,217 | |
| 2008 | Oregon State House, District 23 | |
$169,813 | |
| 2004 | Oregon State House, District 23 |  |
$34,912 | |
| 2002 | Oregon State House, District 23 |  |
$0 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $420,172 | |||
Thompson won re-election to the Oregon State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Thompson raised a total of $137,230.
| Oregon State House 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim Thompson's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Northwest Grassroots & Communications | $7,750 | |||
| Riggs, Doug | $5,110 | |||
| Oregon Health Care Association | $4,500 | |||
| Doctors for Healthy Communities | $4,000 | |||
| Oregon Medical Association | $4,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $137,230 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Thompson won re-election to the Oregon State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Thompson raised a total of $78,217.
| Oregon State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim Thompson's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Nike | $5,500 | |||
| Oregon Health Care Association | $2,500 | |||
| Oregon Pharmacists Fund | $2,500 | |||
| Willamette Egg Farms | $2,000 | |||
| Oregon Soft Drink Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $78,217 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Thompson won election to the Oregon State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Thompson raised a total of $169,813.
| Oregon State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim Thompson's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Oregon Victory PAC | $25,000 | |||
| Promote Oregon Leadership PAC | $23,203 | |||
| Oregon Forest Industries Council | $8,500 | |||
| Friends of Andy Olson | $5,500 | |||
| Associated Oregon Loggers | $5,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $169,813 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Thompson lost the election to the Oregon State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Thompson raised a total of $34,912.
| Oregon State House 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim Thompson's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Thompson, Helga | $4,040 | |||
| Coalition for a Healthy Oregon | $1,500 | |||
| Direct Northwest | $1,500 | |||
| Anheuser-Busch | $1,000 | |||
| Oregon Beer & Wine Distributors Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $34,912 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Thompson was not up for election to the Oregon State House in 2002. During that election cycle, Thompson raised a total of $0.
| Oregon State House 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim Thompson's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| N/A | $0 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $0 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
External links
- Oregon House of Representative - Rep. Jim Thompson
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings for the Senate," Accessed April 11, 2012
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Oregon Live Election, Election Results
- ↑ "Oregon State House official election results for 2008"
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Thompson, Jim" Accessed June 13, 2013
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