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Brian J. Thompson (born c. 1981) is an American politician from Rhode Island.

Thompson has lived in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, since 2005. Prior to pursuing political office, Thompson was a construction foreman. He is married to Christine, which whom he raised six children.

Thompson won a single term on the Woonsocket City Council, taking office in 2022.

After incumbent Roger Picard announced his retirement from the Rhode Island Senate in 2024, Thompson began campaigning for the 20th district seat. He finished ahead of Denis Collins and Marian Juskuv in a three-way Democratic Party primary, and won the general election unopposed.

References

  1. ^ Levin, Nancy (9 September 2024). "6 R.I. legislative primaries to watch". Rhode Island Current. Providence Business News. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Thompson promises to build bridges". The Valley Breeze. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024. Brian Thompson, candidate for Senate District 20, Woonsocket and Cumberland, has lived with his wife Christine, six children, and dog Zeus in the Bernon neighborhood for the past 19 years.
  3. Pelletierre, Bella (11 April 2024). "Candidates lining up to replace Picard". The Valley Breeze. Retrieved 8 December 2024. Thompson, with nearly two decades living in the city, said he is deeply rooted in the community and is passionate about representing the interests of all constituents, including those in Cumberland and throughout Rhode Island.
  4. Farzan, Antonia (16 September 2024). "Jenni Furtado, Brian Thompson and Lammis Vargas win RI ..." Providence Journal. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  5. Levin, Nancy (6 September 2024). "Woonsocket City Councilor Brian Thompson eyes seat in Rhode Island Senate". Rhode Island Current. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  6. Shorey, Ethan (29 August 2024). "Three men seek votes in Senate District 20 race". The Valley Breeze. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  7. "Woonsocket City Councilor Brian J. Thompson Announces Run for District 20 State Senate Seat". WOON. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  8. Shorey, Ethan (12 September 2024). "Woonsocket keeps representation in General Assembly seat". The Valley Breeze. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  9. "Thompson wins Senate 20; Phillips, Deutsch, Voas all win". The Valley Breeze. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
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