Ed Thompson (Wisconsin politician)

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. His older brother, Tommy Thompson, was the 42nd governor of Wisconsin.

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
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