Richard Thompson (born October 2, 1952) is a former Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 17th District since 2000.
He served as Speaker of the House from January 2007 to June 2013.
Thompson resigned from the House of Delegates in June 2013 after being appointed by Tomblin to serve as West Virginia Secretary of Veterans Assistance.
[1] Resigned as Assistant Secretary of Veteran Affairs to Run for Wayne County Sheriff.
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