John W. Thompson (North Carolina)
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John Thompson held the District 5 seat on the Brunswick County school board in North Carolina. He was initially elected to the chamber in 2010 and re-elected on November 4, 2014. Thompson is currently the board's chairman.
Biography
Thompson's professional experience includes working as an architect in Southport, North Carolina. He graduated from North Carolina State University School of Design in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in Environmental Design in Architecture. Thompson has served on the Brunswick County Schools Bond Referendum Executive Committee, the Brunswick County Planning Board and the Brunswick County Equalization and Review Board. He has also been a volunteer and mentor through Communities in Schools (CIS). Thompson has received the Award of Merit from the North Carolina School Boards Association. He is married to Ruth Biddell Thompson.[1]
Elections
2014
John Thompson faced Leonard Jenkins in the general election on November 4, 2014 for the District 5 seat.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  John W. Thompson Incumbent |
62.5% | 24,560 | |
| Democratic | Leonard Jenkins | 37.5% | 14,719 | |
| Total Votes | 39,279 | |||
| Source: North Carolina Board of Elections, "2014 General Election Results," accessed December 30, 2014 | ||||
2010
Thompson won election to the board in 2010.
| Brunswick County Schools, District 5 General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | John W. Thompson |
64.6% | 24,861 | |
| Democrat | Ronnie Jenkins | 35.4% | 13,607 | |
| Total Votes | 38,468 | |||
| Source: Brunswick County Board of Elections, "2010 General Election," accessed April 28, 2014 | ||||
Recent news
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Footnotes
| 2014 Brunswick County Schools Elections | |
| Brunswick County, North Carolina | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 3: Incumbent, Charles Miller • William C. Flythe District 5: Incumbent, John W. Thompson • Leonard Jenkins |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
