Bill Thompson (Wyoming politician)


William Leigh Thompson was a Democratic member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing the 60th district from 2001 until his retirement in 2011.

Background

Thompson was born in Casper, Wyoming and went to Wyoming Midwest High School. He received his associated degree from Casper College. Thompson also received his bachelor's degree from the University of Wyoming and his master's degree from Utah State University. Thompson was a teacher at the Green River High School, the Sweetwater County School District Number 2, from 1961 until 1996.

Political career

When incumbent Democratic Representative Louise Ryckman announced her retirement, Thompson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was elected with 62.9% of the vote. Thompson served as House Minority Whip between 2003 and 2007. He was reelected four more times before announcing his retirement in 2011, and was succeeded by fellow educator and Democrat John Freeman.

Death

Thompson died on June 21, 2018 in Green River, Wyoming at the age of 80.