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In 1998, Thompson was nominated to the Democratic ticket to face incumbent [[Frank Riggs]]. Due to public discontent with the policies of his predecessor and his popularity as a State Senator, Thompson won the election and was duly sworn in on January 3, 1999. After being elected, he founded the [[Congressional Wine Caucus]], which is designed to make Congressmen aware of the concerns of the winemaking industry. The fact that he is Catholic and pro-choice has led to some controversy, however he has managed to win re-election in 2000,2002,2004, and 2006.   

In 1998, Thompson was nominated to the Democratic ticket to face incumbent [[Frank Riggs]]. Due to public discontent with the policies of his predecessor and his popularity as a State Senator, Thompson won the election and was duly sworn in on January 3, 1999. After being elected, he founded the [[Congressional Wine Caucus]], which is designed to make Congressmen aware of the concerns of the winemaking industry. The fact that he is Catholic and pro-choice has led to some controversy, however he has managed to win re-election in 2000,2002,2004, and 2006.   

==Popularity==

==Popularity==

Congressman Thompson enjoys popularity among his constituents. This is due to the pork he has brought to the District, both in grant money and projects.  

Congressman Thompson enjoys considerable popularity among his constituents. This is due to the pork he has brought to the District, both in grant money and projects, as well as the fact that the Democratic party enjoys a majority of the voters in the First District.

 

==Links==

==Links==

[http://www.mikethompson.house.gov Official Website]<br>  

[http://www.mikethompson.house.gov Official Website]<br>  

[http://herndon1.sdrdc.com/cgi-bin/can_detail/H0IL10120 Federal Election Commission — Campaign Finance Reports]

[http://herndon1.sdrdc.com/cgi-bin/can_detail/H0IL10120 Federal Election Commission — Campaign Finance Reports]

[[Category:US Representative]]

[[Category:US Representative]]