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Tommy Thompson

Democratic Party

Prior offices

Kentucky House of Representatives District 14

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Education

Bachelor's

University of Florida, 1970

Graduate

Indiana University, 1972

Personal

Religion

Christian: Catholic

Profession

Manager/President, Thompson Homes Incorporated

Contact

Personal website

## Contents

* 1 Committee assignments
* 1.1 2015 legislative session
* 1.2 2013-2014
* 1.3 2011-2012
* 1.4 2009-2010
* 2 Sponsored legislation
* 3 Elections
* 3.1 2016
* 3.2 2014
* 3.3 2012
* 3.4 2010
* 3.5 2008
* 4 Campaign donors
* 4.1 2014
* 4.2 2012
* 4.3 2010
* 4.4 2008
* 4.5 2006
* 4.6 2004
* 4.7 2002
* 5 Personal
* 6 Recent news
* 7 See also
* 8 External links
* 9 Footnotes

Tommy Thompson (b. October 10, 1948) is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 14 from 2003 to 2017. He served as House Majority Whip from 2011 to 2014.

Thompson's professional experience includes working as Manager and President of Thompson Homes Incorporated.

## Committee assignments[edit]

### 2015 legislative session[edit]

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Thompson served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2015

• Banking and Insurance
• Economic Development
• Rules
• State Government
• Banking and Insurance
• Economic Development and Tourism
• State Government

### 2013-2014[edit]

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Thompson served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2013

• Banking and Insurance
• Committee on Committees
• Economic Development
• Rules
• State Government

### 2011-2012[edit]

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thompson served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2011

• Banking and Insurance
• Committee On Committees
• Economic Development
• Rules
• State Government
• Banking and Insurance
• Economic Development and Tourism
• State Government

### 2009-2010[edit]

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Thompson served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2009

• Appropriations and Revenue
• Banking and Insurance
• Economic Development
• Rules
• State Government

## Sponsored legislation[edit]

The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. Bills are monitored by BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills sponsored by this person, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

## Elections[edit]

### 2016[edit]

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 26, 2016.

Matt Castlen defeated incumbent Tommy Thompson in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 14 general election.[1][2]

Kentucky House of Representatives District 14, General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  |  Matt Castlen | 63.55% | 13,554
| Democratic  | Tommy Thompson Incumbent | 36.45% | 7,775
Total Votes | 21,329
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections

Incumbent Tommy Thompson ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 14 Democratic primary.[3]

Kentucky House of Representatives District 14, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate
| Democratic |  Tommy Thompson Incumbent (unopposed)

Matt Castlen ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 14 Republican primary.[4]

Kentucky House of Representatives District 14, Republican Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate
| Republican |  Matt Castlen (unopposed)

### 2014[edit]

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 28, 2014. Incumbent Tommy Thompson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Marian Turley ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Thompson defeated Turley in the general election.[5][6][7]

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 14 General Election, 2014

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Tommy Thompson Incumbent | 61.8% | 10,202
| Republican  |  Marian Turley  | 38.2% | 6,315
Total Votes | 16,517

### 2012[edit]

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2012

Thompson won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 14. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Marian Turley (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9]

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 14, General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Tommy Thompson Incumbent | 58% | 12,107
| Republican  |  Marian Turley  | 42% | 8,780
Total Votes | 20,887

### 2010[edit]

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2010

Thompson's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Paul Estep. According to official results, Thompson defeated Estep by a margin of 11,282 to 5,559.[10]

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 14 General Election (2010)

Candidates  | Votes
Tommy Thompson (D) | 11,282
Paul Estep (R)  | 5,559

Thompson ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary.

### 2008[edit]

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Thompson was re-elected to the 14th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[11] He raised $76,019 for his campaign.[12]

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 14 (2008)

Candidates  | Votes  | Percent
Tommy Thompson (D) | 15,410  | 100%

## Campaign donors[edit]

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Tommy Thompson campaign contribution history

Year | Office | Result | Contributions
2014 | Kentucky House of Representatives, District 14 |  | $192,511
2012 | Kentucky State House, District 14 |  | $152,339
2010 | Kentucky State House, District 14 |  | $47,539
2008 | Kentucky State House, District 14 |  | $76,019
2006 | Kentucky State House, District 14 |  | $18,450
2004 | Kentucky State House, District 14 |  | $74,237
2002 | Kentucky State House, District 14 |  | $87,205
Grand total raised | $648,300
Source: [[13] Follow the Money]

### 2014[edit]

Thompson won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Thompson raised a total of $192,511.

Kentucky House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Tommy Thompson (Kentucky)'s campaign in 2014
Balance Forward| $110,955
Kentucky Association Of Realtors| $2,000
Kentucky Bankers Association| $2,000
Kentucky Optometric Association| $2,000
Kentucky Association Of Health Care Facilities| $2,000
Total Raised in 2014| $192,511
Source: Follow the Money

### 2012[edit]

Thompson won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Thompson raised a total of $152,339.

Kentucky House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions

Top contributors to Tommy Thompson (Kentucky)'s campaign in 2012
Atmos Energy| $2,000
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers| $2,000
Kentucky Optometric Association| $2,000
Kentucky Bankers Association| $2,000
Kentucky Hospital Association| $1,750
Total raised in 2012| $152,339
Source: Follow the Money

### 2010[edit]

Thompson won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Thompson raised a total of $47,539.

Kentucky House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Tommy Thompson (Kentucky)'s campaign in 2010
Kentucky Education Association| $2,000
Home Builders Association of Kentucky| $2,000
Kentucky Optometric Association| $2,000
Atmos Energy| $2,000
Kentucky Hospitals Circle of Friends| $1,750
Total Raised in 2010| $47,539
Source: Follow the Money

### 2008[edit]

Thompson won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Thompson raised a total of $76,019.

Kentucky House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Tommy Thompson (Kentucky)'s campaign in 2008
Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association| $2,000
Kentucky Optometric Association| $2,000
Kentucky Bankers Association| $2,000
Kentucky Hospital Association| $1,750
Home Builders Association of Kentucky| $1,000
Total Raised in 2008| $76,019
Source: Follow the Money

### 2006[edit]

Thompson won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Thompson raised a total of $18,450.

Kentucky House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Tommy Thompson (Kentucky)'s campaign in 2006
Kentucky Hospital Association| $1,500
Kentuckentucky Automobile Dealers| $1,500
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers| $1,250
Branch Banking & Trust Corp| $1,000
Wellpoint Inc| $1,000
Total Raised in 2006| $18,450
Source: Follow the Money

### 2004[edit]

Thompson won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Thompson raised a total of $74,237.

Kentucky House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Tommy Thompson (Kentucky)'s campaign in 2004
Thompson, Thomas| $8,000
Kentucky Democratic Party| $2,500
Housing Industry Pac of Kentucky| $2,000
Atmos Energy| $2,000
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 633| $2,000
Total Raised in 2004| $74,237
Source: Follow the Money

### 2002[edit]

Thompson won election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Thompson raised a total of $87,205.

Kentucky House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Tommy Thompson (Kentucky)'s campaign in 2002
Kentucky Democratic Party| $23,732
Thompson, Tommy| $12,000
Small Inkind Contributions| $3,000
Housing Industry Pac of Kentucky| $1,000
Daviess County Democratic Central Executive Cmte| $1,000
Total Raised in 2002| $87,205
Source: Follow the Money

## Personal[edit]

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Thompson is a member of the BB&T Bank Board, Brescia University Board of Trustees, Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club, Federal National Mortgage Association Advisory member, Junior Achievement of Owensboro Board, and on the Board of Directors of Owensboro National Bank.[14]

## Recent news[edit]

This section links to a Google news search for the term Tommy + Thompson + Kentucky + Legislature

Tommy Thompson News Feed

## See also[edit]

* Kentucky General Assembly
* Kentucky House of Representatives
* Kentucky House Committees
* Kentucky Joint Committees
* Kentucky state legislative districts

## External links[edit]

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* Official campaign website
* Profile from Open States
* Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
* Biography from Project Vote Smart
* Tommy Thompson on Facebook
* Tommy Thompson on YouTube
* Kentucky Votes profile
* Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed August 17, 2016
2. ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
3. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
4. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
5. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed October 29, 2014
6. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary Election Results," accessed October 29, 2014
7. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 General Election Results," accessed December 5, 2014
8. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
9. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
10. ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2010 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
11. ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
12. ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
13. ↑ Follow the Money, "Thompson, Tommy," accessed June 12, 2013
14. ↑ Project Vote Smart \- Rep. Thompson

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Preceded by
Mark A. Treesh | Kentucky House of Representatives District 14
2003–2017  | Succeeded by
Matt Castlen (R)

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