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State of California (Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma Counties) June 2, 1998 Primary
Mike Thompson

Candidate for United States Representative; District 1

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Biographical Highlights
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: State Senator
  • Former University Instructor
  • Vietnam Combat Veteran
  • Awarded Purple Heart
  • Father of two sons, Chris and Jon
  • Husband of Jan Thompson, nurse
  • Lifelong resident of our Congressional District
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Bring diverse groups together to solve problems impacting our local communities
  • Increase funding to our schools and raise standards in our classrooms
  • Replace political showmanship with bipartisan leadership
Key Endorsements
  • A bipartisan group of 111 locally elected officials
  • California Teachers Association
  • California League of Conservation Voters
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Detailed Biography

Political Philosophy

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Campaign Contact Information
Position Papers
Three Objectives that Motivate My Campaign
1) Effective Problem Solving 2) Replace Political Showmanship with Bipartisan Leadership 3) Fiscal Relationship Between Local, State and Federal Governments
DISTINGUISHING QUALIFICATIONS
1) Connection to District 2) Bipartisan Support 3) Fiscal Expertise 4) Continuity of Service


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