Curt Thompson
| Curt Thompson | |
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| Curt Thompson in 2012 | |
| Member of the Georgia Senate from the 5th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| 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 | |
| Born | December 15, 1968 Lilburn, Georgia, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Residence | Tucker, Georgia |
| Alma mater | American University Georgia State University College of Law |
| Website | makingyourvoicecount.com |
Curt Blackburn Thompson II (born December 15, 1968) 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 was born in Lilburn, Georgia in 1968. He graduated Shiloh High School on the National Merit Scholarship Program. He attended American University and graduated with a BA in broadcast journalism and international studies. A graduate of Georgia State University College of Law, he practices law at Thompson & Associates, located in Norcross, Georgia.
He has been active in civic affairs in Gwinnett County. He serves President of the Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District and as a Co-Founder of the Gwinnett Community Improvement District. He is also affiliated with the Gwinnett County Habitat for Humanity, the Sierra Club, Norcross Cooperative Ministries, and AID Gwinnett.
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 and Express Toll Lanes project in Gwinnett County since their implementation.[4]
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.[5][6][7]
References
- ↑ Young, Camie (January 12, 2013). "Shafer, other Gwinnettians slated for powerful roles in General Assembly". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
- ↑ "Senator Curt Thompson". Georgia State Senate. January 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
- ↑ "Senator Curt Thompson II's Issue Positions". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
- ↑ Richards, Doug (September 25, 2012). HOT lanes still divisive after one year "HOT lanes still divisive after one year". WXIA-TV / 11 Alive. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
- ↑ "Friends and Neighbors of Curt Thompson". Democracy for America. Retrieved September 3, 2013.
- ↑ "Georgia Conservation Voters Releases General Assembly Endorsements". Georgia Conservation Voters. October 14, 2010. Retrieved September 5, 2013.
- ↑ "Curt Thompson II - Ratings and Endorsements". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
External links
- Official page at the Georgia Senate
- Historic page at the Georgia House of Representatives
- Campaign website