Steve Thompson (Georgia)
Steve Thompson (b. December 22, 1950) is a former Democratic member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 33 from 1991 to 2015.
Thompson served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1980 to 1990.
Biography
Thompson's professional experience includes working as an Administrative Assistant for the Cobb County Commission Chair, Vice President of the Georgia State Bank, and owning Affiliates Group A Business Services Company. He served as Flightdeck Crew Chief in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1971.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Thompson served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Banking and Financial Institutions |
| • Finance |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thompson served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Banking and Financial Institutions |
| • Finance |
| • Transportation |
| • Revenue Structure |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Thompson served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Banking and Financial Institutions |
| • Finance |
| • Transportation |
Elections
2014
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Georgia State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with a runoff election taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Michael A. Rhett defeated incumbent Stephen P. "Steve" Thompson in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[1][2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Michael A. Rhett |
51.3% | 2,878 |
| Steve Thompson Incumbent | 48.7% | 2,729 |
| Total Votes | 5,607 | |
2012
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2012
Thompson ran in the 2012 election for Georgia State Senate District 33. Thompson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on July 31, 2012. No Republican candidate filed to run for this seat. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5] Thompson ran unopposed in the general election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steve Thompson Incumbent |
100% | 50,384 | |
| Total Votes | 50,384 | |||
2010
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2010
Thompson won re-election to the 33rd District seat in 2010. Thompson defeated Republican opponent Craig Prewett in the November 2, 2010, general election.[7]
| Georgia State Senate District 33 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Steve Thompson Incumbent |
58.8% | 23,625 | |
| Republican | Craig Prewett | 41.2% | 16,578 | |
| Total Votes | 40,203 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Thompson won re-election to the Georgia Senate from Georgia's 33rd Senate district. Thompson ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 48,627 votes.[8] Thompson raised $26,950 for his campaign.[9]
| Georgia State Senate District 33 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Steve Thompson Incumbent |
100% | 48,627 | |
| Total Votes | 48,627 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Thompson won re-election to District 33 of the Georgia State Senate against Mark T. Grant (R).[10]
| Georgia State Senate District 33 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Steve Thompson Incumbent |
60.2% | 20,168 | |
| Republican | Mark T. Grant | 39.8% | 13,343 | |
| Total Votes | 33,511 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Thompson and his wife, Karen Lynch, have one child.
Scorecards
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- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2013.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2012.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2011, the Georgia General Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Recent news
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External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992
Footnotes
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "2010 Election results," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Senate official election results, 2008
- ↑ District 33 Georgia Senate candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "November 7, 2006 General Election Results," accessed September 20, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Georgia State Senate - District 33 1991–2015 |
Succeeded by Michael A. Rhett (D) |
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