In 2010 Thompson won the 2010 Democratic primary with 56% of the vote against challengers Al Coppola and local businessman Rory Allen but lost to Republican and Conservative candidate Mark J. Grisanti in the general election.
In 2010 Thompson won the 2010 Democratic primary with 56% of the vote against challengers Al Coppola and local businessman Rory Allen. Thompson still faces a challenge from Republican and Conservative candidate Mark J. Grisanti in the general election.