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Mark I. Thompson

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Former Marine/Ret. State Department/Seasonal Farm Worker
Wright
91
01/13/2025 - 01/10/2027
56

Term

Serving second term in House.

Profession

U.S. Marine Corps for 20 years. Worked for U.S. Department of State as a counter-terrorism team leader for 18 years. Seasonal farm work during harvest.

Education

B.A. from Buena Vista University, Command and Staff, U.S. Marine Corps.

Military Service

Served 20 years in U.S. Marine Corps Infantry and Reconnaissance.

Memberships and Activities

Former Co-chair of Republicans of Wright County. Vice commander of local American Legion.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1955 in Clarion. Raised on farm near Eagle Grove and resides outside of Clarion.

Family Members

Wife, Jacquelyn Umthun Thompson; two daughters, six grandchildren.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Ret. Marine/Ret. Sr. Exec. - Fed. Gov./Fall Harvest Worker
Wright
90
01/09/2023 - 01/12/2025
56

Term

Serving first term in House.

Profession

Worked for U.S. Department of State as a counter-terrorism team leader for 20 years. Substitute teacher, farm work during harvest.

Education

B.A. from Buena Vista University, Command and Staff, U.S. Marine Corps.

Military Service

Served 20 years in U.S. Marine Corps Infantry and Reconnaissance.

Memberships and Activities

Co-chair of Republicans of Wright County. Vice commander of local American Legion.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1955 in Clarion. Raised on farm near Eagle Grove and resides outside of Clarion.

Family Members

Wife, Jacquelyn Umthun Thompson; two daughters, six grandchildren.