Richard Thompson (Maine politician)

Richard H. Thompson (born 1947) is an American politician from Maine. A Democrat from Naples, Maine, Thompson served three terms (1994-2000) in the Maine House of Representatives. During his second term, Thompson served as co-chair of the Judiciary Committee. Under his tenure, the Maine Legislature banned discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation statewide.[1] In 1998, Thompson voted with the majority in defeating a bill to legalize physician assisted suicide.[2]

Thompson is a graduate of Framingham State College and Boston College Law School. A lawyer, Thompson has 2 children with his wife Becky.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Passage predicted for state gay rights bill". Portland Press Herald. February 25, 1997. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  2. ↑ "Maine Lawmakers Reject Bill Allowing Doctor-Assisted Suicides". New York Times. February 12, 1998. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  3. ↑ "House Dist 47". Lewiston Sun Journal. November 2, 1994. p. 28. Retrieved 25 August 2014.