James Harold Thompson

James Harold Thompson (born November 10, 1944) was an American politician in the state of Florida.

James Harold Thompson
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 10th district
In office November 5, 1974 – November 2, 1982
Preceded by	Pat Thomas
Succeeded by	Herb Morgan
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 8th district
In office November 2, 1982 – November 4, 1986
Preceded by	Ron Johnson
Succeeded by	Rob Trammell
Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
In office 1985–1986
Personal details
Born	November 10, 1944 Mobile, Alabama
Political party	Democratic
Occupation	Attorney

Thompson was born in Mobile, Alabama. He moved to Florida in 1945 with his family, and later attended Florida State University, earning a law degree. He is an attorney.[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives in the 10th district from November 5, 1974 to November 2, 1982 and the 8th district from November 2, 1982 to November 4, 1986. From 1985 to 1986, he was Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.[2]

References

1. "James Harold Thompson - 2018 - 2020 ( Speaker Oliva )". www.myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved Sep 25, 2019.
2. Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.