Alan Thompson (Washington politician)
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Alan Craig Thompson (May 17, 1927 – July 28, 2019) was an American politician and journalist in the state of Washington.[1] He served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1965 to 1982 and the Washington State Senate from 1982 to 1986, as a Democrat. He was appointed to the Senate in November 1982 to replace the deceased Don Talley. He was also the Chief Clerk of the Washington House of Representatives from 1987 to 1993.[2][3]
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Alan Thompson | |
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Chief Clerk of the Washington House of Representatives | |
In office January 12, 1987 – December 31, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Denny Heck |
Succeeded by | Marilyn Showalter |
Member of the Washington Senate from the 18th district | |
In office November 16, 1982 (1982-11-16) – November 19, 1986 (1986-11-19) | |
Preceded by | Don Talley |
Succeeded by | Joe Tanner |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 18th district | |
In office January 11, 1965 (1965-01-11) – November 17, 1982 (1982-11-17) | |
Preceded by | H. D. Hadley |
Succeeded by | Oliver Ristuben |
Personal details | |
Born | Alan Craig Thompson (1927-05-17)May 17, 1927 Geneva, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | July 28, 2019(2019-07-28) (aged 92) Olympia, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Barbara |
Occupation | Newspaper publisher |
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