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I’m Andy Thompson. I have been proud to serve the people of Southeast Ohio these past two years as your State Representative and I look forward to the new challenges facing our corner of the state as we ramp up … Continue reading →

Sorry to have kept everyone waiting for new posts. The last two months have been challenging, fascinating, invigorating. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to serve at this critical juncture for our state. I’ve gotten acquainted with my fellow legislators … Continue reading →

We are a few short days away from celebrating Christmas and I want to wish everyone in our district a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Even for nonbelievers this is a joyous time of the year; it is especially … Continue reading →

Sorry for the delay in posting, but I’m no longer a candidate…I’m the State Representative-Elect! Thank you to all who made this possible. I will strive to prove worthy of your confidence in me. That’s the best way I can … Continue reading →

So here’s your chance to make a statement. Our vote is the precious gift our Founders gave us, among other things. It is incredibly powerful, and brings with it tremendous responsibilities. Most important is that you inform yourself on each … Continue reading →

One of the most rewarding parts of this campaign has been getting to know other candidates who are also running for office at the same level, or above or below my race. In Guernsey County, we have knocked on thousands … Continue reading →

With four short days remaining until election day, anticipation is high on the Republican/conservative side. There seems to be a real mandate to shrink the size of government, to get back to some semblance of the constitutional republic our founders … Continue reading →

On Tuesday night, my opponent and I concluded a series of debates with a final encounter on her home turf at the Crossroads Library Branch in Cambridge. While she read her responses from several pages of copious debate notes, it … Continue reading →

I spent yesterday in Muskingum and Noble Counties. I was in Muskingum for a candidate forum in Zanesville, sponsored by WHIZ-TV, at the McIntire Library. Present were candidates (or their representatives) for the governor’s race, the U.S. Senate race, the … Continue reading →

As the airwaves abound with competing ads (and extremely expensive attacks from my opponents’ handlers), there are several ways to compare and contrast the candidates. My opponent says cutting taxes will “hurt Ohio.” Just which Ohio is she referring to? … Continue reading →