Frank Thompson

Frank Thompson

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 26, 1918
Date of Death July 22, 1989 (Age: 70)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Frank Thompson served in the United States Navy during World War II, earning three combat decorations for distinguished service. He commanded a United States Navy Reserve battalion and later held positions in the New Jersey General Assembly, including minority leader. Thompson successfully ran for Congress and chaired several key House subcommittees and committees, including the first-ever comprehensive hearings into the Smithsonian Institution's operations. He authored legislation establishing the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Political Ideas

Frank Thompson's political career reveals an intriguing blend of cultural advocacy and fiscal conservatism, particularly in his sponsorship of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. His leadership in comprehensive hearings on the Smithsonian Institution's operations suggests a meticulous attention to institutional efficacy. Thompson's unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations highlights a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests.

Campaigns
1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 4th District

40.60% of vote

Loss

Winner: Chris Smith

1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 4th District

61.10% of vote

Win
1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 4th District

66.30% of vote

Win
1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 4th District

66.80% of vote

Win
1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 4th District

58.00% of vote

Win
1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 4th District

58.40% of vote

Win
1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 4th District

53.40% of vote

Win
1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 4th District

56.20% of vote

Win
1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 4th District

67.50% of vote

Win
1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 4th District

63.80% of vote

Win
1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 4th District

60.20% of vote

Win
1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 4th District

63.00% of vote

Win
1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 4th District

54.50% of vote

Win
1954: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 4th District

58.40% of vote

Win