Mike Thompson

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Mike Thompson

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 6, 1999–
Preceded by	Frank Riggs
Succeeded by	Incumbent

Born	January 24, 1951 (age 56) St. Helena, California
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Janet Thompson
Religion	Roman Catholic

C. Michael Thompson (born January 24, 1951), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1999, representing California's 1st congressional district (map), which includes Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties as well as parts of Yolo and Sonoma Counties.

He was born in St. Helena, California, was educated at California State University, Chico, served in the United States Army, was a vineyard owner and maintenance supervisor, taught Public Administration and State Government at San Francisco State University and California State University, Chico and was a member of the California State Senate before entering the House.

He is married to Janet Thompson and has two sons. He is a member of the Blue Dog and New Democratic Coalitions. His is considered to be a moderate by California standards, though he would be regarded as a liberal by national Democratic standards, as with virtually all California Democrats. He is Roman Catholic. [1]

[edit] Controversies

Though Congressmen Thompson is a Roman Catholic, he is staunchly pro-choice. Mike Thompson, along with 47 other Catholic Congressmen, sent a letter to Cardinal Theodore McCarrick of Washington D.C. in order to dissuade him from refusing Catholic Congressmen the sacrements, due to their pro-choice legislative voting. [2] The Congressman also signed a "Statement of Principles," which affirmed Catholic Democrats commitment to their faith, but said that they disagreed with the Church on some issues. They stated that on those issues, such as abortion rights, they decided to follow their conscience instead of the Church teachings. [3]

[edit] External links

U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson official House site
Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
Federal Election Commission - Mike Thompson campaign finance reports and data
On the Issues - Mike Thompson issue positions and quotes
OpenSecrets.org - Mike Thompson campaign contributions
Project Vote Smart - Representative Michael C. Thompson (CA) profile
SourceWatch Congresspedia - Mike Thompson profile
Washington Post - Congress Votes Database: Mike Thompson voting record

Political offices
Preceded by Frank Riggs	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 1st congressional district 1999-Present	Succeeded by Incumbent