Rick Thompson
Attorneys in the United States, Politician
1952 –
Who is Rick Thompson?
Richard "Rick" Thompson is a former Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 17th District since 2000. He served as Speaker of the House from January 2007 to June 2013. He earlier served as a Delegate from 1981 through 1983. He unsuccessfully ran for Governor of West Virginia in 2011, coming in second place behind acting Governor Earl Ray Tomblin. Thompson resigned from the House of Delegates in June 2013 after being appointed by Tomblin to serve as West Virginia Secretary of Veterans Assistance.
Thompson holds degrees from Marshall University and West Virginia University College of Law.
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- Born
- Oct 2, 1952
Louisa - Spouses
- Profession
- Education
- Marshall University
- West Virginia University College of Law
- Lived in
- Lavalette
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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