Meet Will
Will Thompson, a young radio producer with teaching experience, grew up in District 46, graduating from Davies High School in 2016. He brings a fresh perspective, new energy and a long term commitment to the community in his candidacy for District 46 House of Representatives. Will’s passion for service is deep, and he seeks to champion a new generation of leaders as he lays his roots in the place where they began to grow.
He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, studing Cinima and Media Culture, Theatre Arts and Creative Writing and will receive his Master’s degree in Communication from North Dakota State University this spring. Will was brought up to be engaged and active politically, as the son of former State Representative and Senator, Vern Thompson. He believes that the people who show up are the one’s who set the tone and baseline that our communities are built on, and that a younger generation needs to start showing up.
Will is inspired by former Senator Robert F. Kennedy, former South African President Nelson Mandela and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He believes that compassion and understanding are key to leadership, while at the same time, the rights and personal freedoms of our neighbors must be fiercely and passionately defended.