Curt Thompson

Curt Thompson
Thompson in 2012
Member of the Georgia Senate
from the 5th district
Assumed office
2005
Preceded by Mary Squires
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 69th district
In office
2002–2004
Preceded by Barbara Mobley
Succeeded by Jeff Brown
Personal details
Nationality American
Political party Democratic Party
Website makingyourvoicecount.com

Curt Blackburn Thompson II is an American politician and State Senator in the Georgia State Senate, elected to the Senate in 2004. He represents the 5th District and serves as Chair of the Special Judiciary Committee.[1] Before that, he served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2002–2004.[2]

Biography

Thompson graduated from Shiloh High School, where he was a National Merit Scholar. He received his undergraduate degree in international studies and broadcast journalism from American University in Washington, D.C., and his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law.[2]

Thompson is notable for his support of reproductive health, gay rights, immigration reform, and unions.[3] He has been a vocal opponent of the high-occupancy toll lanes project in Gwinnett County since their implementation.[4]

On May 22, 2018, Thompson was denied re-nomination for another term after losing the primary election to local rental property manager Sheikh Rahman.[5]

Awards

Thompson has been endorsed and recognized by the Democracy for America, Georgia Conservation Voters, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the National Rifle Association, and the American Cancer Society.[6][7][8]

References

  1. ↑ Young, Camie (January 12, 2013). "Shafer, other Gwinnettians slated for powerful roles in General Assembly". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Senator Curt Thompson" (PDF). Georgia State Senate. January 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Senator Curt Thompson II's Issue Positions". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
  4. ↑ Richards, Doug (September 25, 2012). HOT lanes still divisive after one year "HOT lanes still divisive after one year" Check |url= value (help). WXIA-TV / 11 Alive. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
  5. ↑ https://politics.myajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/georgia-election-2018-voters-kick-out-incumbents-from-legislature/KvGW993plt8wq06dRSnPsJ/
  6. ↑ "Friends and Neighbors of Curt Thompson". Democracy for America. Retrieved September 3, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Georgia Conservation Voters Releases General Assembly Endorsements" (PDF). Georgia Conservation Voters. October 14, 2010. Retrieved September 5, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Curt Thompson II – Ratings and Endorsements". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
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