Ed Thompson (Wisconsin politician)

Ed Thompson
Mayor of Tomah
In office
April 15, 2008 – April 20, 2010
Preceded byCharles Ludeking
Succeeded byJohn Rusch
In office
2000–2002
Preceded byBud Johnson
Succeeded byCharles Ludeking
Personal details
Born
Allan Edward Thompson

(1944-12-25)December 25, 1944
Elroy, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedOctober 22, 2011(2011-10-22) (aged 66)
Tomah, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyLibertarian
Other political
affiliations
Republican
SpouseKathy Nelson
Children4
RelativesTommy Thompson (brother)
Alma materUW-Madison[1]

Allan Edward "Ed" Thompson (December 25, 1944 – October 22, 2011) was an American businessman and politician. He served as Mayor of Tomah, Wisconsin for two non-consecutive terms, and was the Libertarian candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in 2002, receiving nearly 11% of the vote in that race.[2] His older brother, Tommy Thompson, was the 42nd governor of Wisconsin.

  1. ^ "Official campaign website".
  2. ^ "Voters Elect New Tomah Mayor". WKBT.com. 2008-04-02. Retrieved 2008-04-03.[permanent dead link]