James Harold Thompson

James Harold Thompson (born November 10, 1944) was an American politician in the state of Florida.

James Harold Thompson
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 10th district
In office
November 5, 1974  November 2, 1982
Preceded byPat Thomas
Succeeded byHerb Morgan
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 8th district
In office
November 2, 1982  November 4, 1986
Preceded byRon Johnson
Succeeded byRob Trammell
Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
19851986
Personal details
Born (1944-11-10) November 10, 1944
Mobile, Alabama
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationAttorney

Thompson was born in Mobile, Alabama. He moved to Florida in 1945 with his family, and later attended Florida State University, earning a law degree. He is an attorney.[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives in the 10th district from November 5, 1974 to November 2, 1982 and the 8th district from November 2, 1982 to November 4, 1986. From 1985 to 1986, he was Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.[2]

References

  1. "James Harold Thompson - 2018 - 2020 ( Speaker Oliva )". www.myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved Sep 25, 2019.
  2. Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
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