Rick Thompson

This article is about Rick Thompson, a West Virginia politician. For other uses, see Richard Thompson (disambiguation).

Rick Thompson
Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates
Incumbent
Assumed office 2007
Preceded by	Robert S. Kiss
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 17th district
Incumbent
Assumed office 2001
In office 1981–1983
Personal details
Born	(1952-10-02) October 2, 1952 Louisa, Kentucky
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Beth Chambers
Children	Five
Residence	Lavalette, West Virginia
Alma mater	Marshall University, West Virginia University College of Law
Profession	Attorney

Richard "Rick" Thompson (born October 2, 1952) is a Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 17th District since 2000. He is currently Speaker of the House, elected in January 2007. 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 holds degrees from Marshall University and West Virginia University College of Law.

External links

• West Virginia Legislature - Delegate Richard Thompson, Speaker biography official government websites
• Rick Thompson for West Virginia official campaign site
• Project Vote Smart - Representative Richard Thompson (WV) profile
• Follow the Money - Richard Thompson
  • 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 campaign contributions