Ed Thompson | |
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Mayor of Tomah | |
In office April 15, 2008 – April 20, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Charles Ludeking |
Succeeded by | John Rusch |
In office 2000–2002 | |
Preceded by | Bud Johnson |
Succeeded by | Charles Ludeking |
Personal details | |
Born | Allan Edward Thompson December 25, 1944 Elroy, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | October 22, 2011 Tomah, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 66)
Political party | Libertarian |
Other political affiliations | Republican |
Spouse | Kathy Nelson |
Children | 4 |
Relatives | Tommy Thompson (brother) |
Alma mater | UW-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.