Rep. Mike Thompson

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Biographical

Full Name: Charles Michael Thompson
Gender: Male
Pronunciation: mike TOMP-suhn
Date of Birth: Jan. 24, 1951 (age: 73)
Place of Birth: St. Helena, Calif.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hometown: St. Helena, Calif.
Place of Residence: St. Helena, Calif.
Previous Occupation: Wine maker

Wikipedia

Family:

Married: Janet Thompson family nurse practitioner

2 children

Biography:

Mike Thompson has represented California in the House since 1999.

Prior to serving in Congress, Thompson represented California's 2nd District in the California State Senate where he chaired the powerful Budget Committee.

In 1990, Thompson was the first Vietnam veteran elected to the California State Senate. He served in combat with the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant/platoon leader with the 173rd Airborne Brigade where he was wounded and received a Purple Heart. He was also an instructor at the Army's Airborne School.

Thompson is recognized in Congress and throughout his district as a strong leader for Democratic principles who has built a solid reputation for bipartisan problem solving.

Thompson’s number one priority in Congre ss is to create jobs and grow our economy. He has co-authored numerous pieces of legislation to improve our nation’s infrastructure, boost our renewable energy economy, and better our education system.

Thompson has led the effort to improve treatment options for servicemembers suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury. He has authored bills to help veterans find work as they make the transition back to civilian life. And, as someone who went to college on the GI Bill himself, he helped lead the effort in Congress to pass the 21st Century GI Bill.

With a national debt of more than $17 trillion, Thompson is working on a balanced approach to get our fiscal house in order that includes creating jobs, cutting spending, asking everyone to pay their fair share, and requiring Congress to pay for the bills it passes.

Thompson is a hunter, gun owner and strong supporter of the Second Amendment. He also believes that Congress should do more to reduce gun violence. In February of 2013, Thompson’s task force released a comprehensive set of policy principles that will reduce gun violence and respect the Second Amendment, including expanding the criminal background check system to all commercial firearm sales.

Thompson is the husband of a family nurse practitioner. He knows firsthand of the challenges that exist in our health care system. That is why he voted to pass the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and is working to build on the reforms made in the ACA to further improve everyone’s access to affordable, quality health care.

As an avid outdoorsman, Thompson is committed to preserving our district’s beautiful lands. Thompson was awarded the Sierra Club’s Edgar Wayburn Award for passing legislation that permanently protects 273,000 acres of wilderness in Northern California. The award is given in recognition of service to the environment by a person in government. Thompson was joined by other Sierra Club award winners, including former Vice President Al Gore and author and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman.

Thompson is the co-author of comprehensive immigration reform. He also has worked to ensure equal rights for same sex couples, and has co-authored legislation that gives state and local law enforcement the tools to prosecute hate crimes based on sexual orientation. As a combat veteran, Thompson worked to end the discriminatory policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”

Thompson is a small vineyard owner and was the maintenance supervisor for the Beringer Winery. He has taught Public Administration and State Government at San Francisco State University and California State University, Chico. He received his Master’s of Public Administration from California State University, Chico.

He is married to Janet Thompson. They have two sons, a firefighter and a deputy sheriff, and wonderful grandchildren. See more >>

Miscellaneous Links:

Ballotpedia

GovTrack

Project VoteSmart

Campaign Links:

Website, campaign

Email, campaign: mjbowker@mikethompsonforcongress.com

X (Twitter), campaign

Facebook, campaign

Open Secrets political finance profile

Social Networking:

Facebook, official

X (Twitter), official

YouTube, official

Instagram, official

Official Links:

Website, official

Press Releases

Education

California State University, Chico - MA (1996)
California State University, Chico - BA (1982)
St. Helena (Calif.) High School - Dropped out to enlist but received GED and diploma years later

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 2023-) In Office

Member, 4th Congressional District of California
U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 2013-Jan. 2, 2023) Changed District

Member, 5th Congressional District of California
U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 1999-Jan. 2, 2013) Changed District

Member, 1st Congressional District of California

Election Results

2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)

5th Congressional District of California

Charles Michael Thompson (Mike), 76.09%
Democrat

Scott Giblin, 23.91%
Republican
2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

5th Congressional District of California

Charles Michael Thompson (Mike), 78.87%
Democrat

Anthony Mills, 21.13%
Non-designated
2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

5th Congressional District of California

Charles Michael Thompson (Mike), 76.87%
Democrat

Carlos Santamaria, 23.13%
Republican
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

5th Congressional District of California

Charles Michael Thompson (Mike), 75.73%
Democrat

James Hinton, 24.27%
Non-designated
2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

5th Congressional District of California

Charles Michael Thompson (Mike), 74.47%
Democrat

Randy Loftin, 25.53%
Republican
2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

1st Congressional District of California

Charles Michael Thompson (Mike), 62.79%
Democrat

Loren Hanks, 31.03%
Republican

Carol Wolman, 3.62%
Green

Mike Rodrigues, 2.56%
Libertarian
2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

1st Congressional District of California

Charles Michael Thompson (Mike), 68.10%
Democrat

Zane Starkewolf, 23.36%
Republican

Carol Wolman, 8.54%
Green
2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

1st Congressional District of California

Charles Michael Thompson (Mike), 66.23%
Democrat

John W Jones, 28.98%
Republican

Pamela Elizondo, 3.16%
Green

Timothy J Stock, 1.61%
Peace and Freedom
2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

1st Congressional District of California

Charles Michael Thompson (Mike), 66.92%
Democrat

Lawrence R Wiesner, 28.26%
Republican

Pamela Elizondo, 4.82%
Green
2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

1st Congressional District of California

Charles Michael Thompson (Mike), 64.07%
Democrat

Lawrence R Wiesner, 32.40%
Republican

Kevin Bastian, 3.53%
Libertarian
2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

1st Congressional District of California

Charles Michael Thompson (Mike), 65.03%
Democrat

Russel J Jim Chase, 27.99%
Republican

Cheryl Kreier, 3.00%
Natural Law

Emil P Rossi, 2.66%
Libertarian

Pamela Elizondo, 1.32%
Reform Party
1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

1st Congressional District of California

Charles Michael Thompson (Mike), 61.84%
Democrat

Mark C Luce, 32.87%
Republican

Emil P Rossi, 2.75%
Libertarian

Ernest K Jones Jr, 2.54%
Peace and Freedom

Associated Organizations

Election campaign:

Mike Thompson for Congress (California)

Own leadership PAC:

Victory in November Election PAC

Awards

Friend of Farm Bureau Award (American Farm Bureau Federation) (Nov. 2022)
Digital Health Leadership Award (Alliance for Connected Care) (April 2021)
Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (June 2020)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2019)
Health IT Pioneer Award (Health Innovation Alliance) (Dec. 2017)
Legislative Recognition Award (American Ambulance Association) (June 2017)
Distinguished Community Health Defender Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2017)
Congressional Award (Small Business Council of America) (May 2016)
Champions of the Endangered Species Act (Animal Welfare Institute) (Nov. 2013)

Military History

U.S. Army (1967-1973)

Staff Sergeant

Served in Vietnam

Awards and Honors:

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart awarded for injuries sustained in the Vietnam War

Official Signature

Contact Information

Email, member official contact form

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address:	268 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-0504
Phone:	202-225-3311
Fax:	202-225-4335

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Privately Financed Travel

24 trips taken between 2000 - 2023 costing $136,380

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003
Election Candidate: 2021
Extension Letter: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.14
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $69,682.02
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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Committees

House Ways and Means Committee

House Ways and Means Committee Health Subcommittee

House Ways and Means Committee Tax Subcommittee, Ranking Member

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