Andrew Thompson (Ohio)
Andrew 'Andy' Thompson was a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 95 from 2011 to 2018. He died on May 13, 2020.[1]
Thompson was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Ohio House of Representatives because of term limits.
Thompson served for three terms on the Marietta City Council.[2]
Biography
Thompson earned his B.A. in political science and Spanish from Central College (Iowa) in 1985. His professional experience included working as the co-publisher and director of sales for Bird Watcher's Digest.[2]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Energy and Natural Resources |
| • Finance |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Thompson served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Energy and Natural Resources |
| • Finance |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Thompson served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Education |
| • Public Utilities |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thompson served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Economic and Small Business Development |
| • Education |
Elections
2018
Andrew Thompson was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2016
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015.
Incumbent Andrew Thompson defeated Ginny Favede in the Ohio House of Representatives District 95 general election.[3]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 95 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Andrew Thompson Incumbent |
61.93% | 33,666 | |
| Democratic | Ginny Favede | 38.07% | 20,699 | |
| Total Votes | 54,365 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Ginny Favede ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 95 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 95, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ginny Favede (unopposed) |
100.00% | 7,458 | |
| Total Votes | 7,458 | |||
Incumbent Andrew Thompson ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 95 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 95, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Andrew Thompson Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 17,474 | |
| Total Votes | 17,474 | |||
2014
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 5, 2014. Charlie Daniels was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Andrew Thompson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Thompson defeated Daniels in the general election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Andrew Thompson Incumbent |
56.9% | 19,786 | |
| Democratic | Charlie Daniels | 43.1% | 14,990 | |
| Total Votes | 34,776 | |||
2012
Thompson won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio House, District 95. Thompson was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Charles J. Daniels (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew Thompson Incumbent |
52.8% | 28,302 | |
| Democratic | Charles J. Daniels | 47.2% | 25,269 | |
| Total Votes | 53,571 | |||
2010
Thompson' defeated Linda Secrest (D) in the November 2 general election.[11]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 93 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Andrew Thompson (R)
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20,748 | 53.81% | ||
| Linda Secrest (D) | 17,807 | 46.19% | ||
Campaign themes
2014
Thompson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[12]
Protecting Ohio
- Excerpt: "As the federal government continually seeks to broaden its reach, it is imperative that the state’s leaders reject these federal oversteps."
Economy
- Excerpt: "The first and foremost duty of government with respect to business is to <get out of the way so that businesses can prosper."
Education
- Excerpt: "I support a statewide education policy that has as its focus the needs of the student rather than the demands of the teacher’s unions or the education bureaucracy in Columbus."
Taxes
- Excerpt: "Low taxes at the state and federal level are the key to job growth, and the evidence bears this out."
Social
- Excerpt: "On abortion I am strictly pro life. I arrive at that position from both a religious and civil rights (the rights of the fetus) perspective. I absolutely oppose the use of state or federal funds for abortion procedures."
Sponsored legislation
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2018
In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2011
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In 2011, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.[13]
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Personal
Thompson was survived by his wife, Jade, and their three children.[14]
See also
- Ohio House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Ohio General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Ohio state legislative districts
External links
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- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ WTAP, "Former Ohio State Representative dies at 57 years-old," May 13, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ohio House of Representatives, "Biography of Andrew Thompson," accessed July 20, 2015
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official primary election results for May 6, 2014," accessed July 3, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2012 Republican Primary Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2012 Democratic Primary Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio official results for 2012 General Election," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 2, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ andythompsonforohio.com, "First Principles," accessed August 27, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ WTAP, "Thompson, Andrew M.," accessed May 15, 2020
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 95 2013–2018 |
Succeeded by Don Jones (R) |
| Preceded by Jennifer Garrison (D) |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 93 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Ryan Smith (R) |
