Robert Thompson (Wisconsin politician)

For others of the same name, see Robert Thompson.

Robert Thompson was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Thompson was born on November 25, 1927 in Madison, Wisconsin.[1] He graduated from Poynette High School in Poynette, Wisconsin. Later, he joined the United States Marshals Service. Thompson was married with one child.[2] He died on June 1, 1999.[3]

Political career

Thompson was first elected to the Assembly in 1970 as a Democrat. After serving as Sergeant at Arms of the Wisconsin State Senate from 1975 to 1978, Thompson was again elected to the Assembly in 1982. Additionally, he became Chairman of Dekorra, Wisconsin in 1981 and a member of the Columbia County, Wisconsin Board in 1982. In 1990, Thompson ran for Secretary of State of Wisconsin as a Republican, losing to incumbent Doug La Follette.

References

  1. ↑ "Members of State Legislature". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2013-06-30.
  2. ↑ "Thompson, Robert M. 1927". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-06-30.
  3. ↑ "Thompson, Robert M.". Our Campaigns.com. Retrieved 2013-10-22.
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