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Jim Thompson
| Jim Thompson | ||
 | ||
| Oregon House of Representatives District 23 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004-2005, 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2013 | ||
| Years in position (current service) | 4 | |
| Years in position (previous service) | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $21,612/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| 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
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thompson has been appointed to these committees:
- 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:
Elections
2012
Thompson is running for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the May 15, 2012 Republican primary and will face Ross Swartzendruber (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
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
2010
Thompson collected $78,217 in campaign donations in 2010. The largest donors to the campaign are listed below.[5]
| Oregon House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim Thompson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Nike | $5,500 |
| Oregon Pharmacists Fund | $2,500 |
| Oregon Health Care Association | $2,500 |
| Oregon Medical Association | $2,000 |
| Willamette Egg Farms | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $78,217 |
2008
In 2008 Thompson collected $169,813 in donations.[6]
These were his largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
External links
- Oregon House of Representative - Rep. Jim Thompson
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings for the Senate," Accessed April 11, 2012
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, Unofficial Primary Results, State Representative, May 15, 2012
- ↑ Oregon Live Election, Election Results
- ↑ "Oregon State House official election results for 2008"
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 donors
- ↑ 2008 campaign contributions
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