Charles M. Thomson (born 1960) is an American politician.
Charley Thomson | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 58th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Bradley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Charles City, Iowa, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan University of Iowa |
| Occupation | attorney |
Charley Thomson was born in Charles City, Iowa, in 1960. He graduated from Charles City Community High School in 1978, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan in 1983, then obtained a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1987.[1] Thomson practiced law, and lived in Charles City and Chicago. He was the lead developer of the McQuillen Place apartments in his hometown.[2]
Thomson first ran for political office in 2020, losing to Craig Clark in the Republican Party primary for District 52 of the Iowa House of Representatives.[3] He finished ahead of Jim Wright and Sean Galleger in the 2022 primary for House District 58,[4][5][6] and defeated Democratic Party candidate Dene Lundberg in the general election.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ "Charley Thomson". Iowa General Assembly. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ Hardy, Kevin (February 6, 2019). "Is Iowa to blame for this town's 'desperately needed' $9 million housing project sitting unfinished and empty?". Des Moines Register. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ Grob, James (27 May 2020). "Republicans Thomson, Clark vie in Tuesday primary to run against Prichard". Charles City Press.
- ^ "Charley Thomson beats two opponents in Republican primary for District 58 representative". Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. June 5, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2024. Republished by the Globe-Gazette
- ^ Steenson, Bob (June 2, 2022). "Three Republicans vie for party spot to seek new Iowa House District 58". Charles City Press. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ Steenson, Bob (June 9, 2022). "Voters pick Mack as Democratic supervisor candidate, Thomson for GOP Iowa House 58 run". Charles City Press. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ Pitz, Mark (November 9, 2022). "Charles City's Thomson to Represent Iowa House District 58". KCHA. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ Milone, Andy (November 9, 2022). "Republican Charley Thomson elected to District 58 seat". Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. Retrieved May 3, 2024.