Phil Thompson (Iowa politician)

Phil Thompson (born 1991) is an American politician serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 48th. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 14, 2019.

Phil Thompson
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 48th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2019
Preceded byChip Baltimore
Personal details
Born1991 (age 32–33)
Jefferson, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
UnitIowa National Guard
Battles/warsIraq War

Early life and education

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Thompson was born in Jefferson, Iowa in 1991. After graduating from Jefferson-Scranton High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He also studied systems engineering at the United States Military Academy for two years.[1][2]

Career

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Thompson served as an infantry officer in the United States Army during the Iraq War. He later returned to Iowa and joined the Iowa National Guard. He also worked as a field representative for the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action. He also served as an assistant for State Representative Dawn Pettengill. He was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in November 2018 and assumed office on January 14, 2019.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Phil Thompson Biography". Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  2. ^ McGinn, Andrew. "A 'radical moderate'". Carroll Times Herald. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  3. ^ "Phil Thompson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  4. ^ "Representative Phil Thompson". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by 48th District
2023 – present
Succeeded by
Preceded by 47th District
2019 – 2023
Succeeded by