American politician
Michael James Thompson (born November 5, 1976) is an American politician serving in the Mississippi State Senate from the 48th district since 2020.[1]
Early life and education
Thompson was born in Metairie, Louisiana and attended the Catholic boarding school Saint Stanislaus in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.[1] He graduated from Texas A&M University.[1] He entered law school at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctor.[1] He was admitted to the Mississippi Bar on April 26, 2011.[2]
Career
Thompson worked on tugboats and other supply vessels in the Gulf of Mexico, working his way up to captain.[3] After graduating from law school, he worked for a regional defense law firm, representing small businesses.[3]
Thompson ran for election to the Mississippi State Senate in 2019, where he earned 59.3% of the vote in the Republican primary and 51.6% in the general election, flipping the district from the Democratic incumbent; he assumed office on January 7, 2020.[4]
As of 2020, in the Senate, he chairs the Investigate State Offices committee and is the vice-chair for the Ports and Marine Resources committee.[1] He is a member of these additional committees: Constitution; Environment Protection, Conservation, and Water Resources; Finance; Gaming; Highway and Transportation; Judiciary, Division B; and Tourism.[1]
Political positions
In 2020, he voted to change the Mississippi state flag.[5]
Personal life
Thompson is married and has two children.[6] He is Christian.[1]
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