Jamie Thompson

Jamie Thompson, born in Dearborn, Michigan, established her early career in healthcare. In 2012, she obtained her Nursing License through the Detroit Business Institute in Riverview and became a Licensed Practical Nurse in the same year. Her professional experience includes providing acute and long-term care. She also worked as a professional Doula, offering emotional and educational support to women during pregnancy and childbirth. Thompson is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and received the Soroptomist Women’s Achievement Award in 2012, an award for women serving as primary financial supporters for their families.

Demonstrating a commitment to public service and community advocacy, Jamie Thompson entered state politics. She was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2022, representing the 28th House District. This district includes residents in Brownstown Township, Flat Rock, Rockwood, Woodhaven, and parts of Taylor in Wayne County, along with Berlin Township and Frenchtown Township in Monroe County. During her tenure, she serves as Vice Chair of the House Health Policy Committee and is also a member of the House Energy Committee, the House Families and Veterans Committee, and the House Regulatory Reform Committee. She was reelected for a second term in 2024.

Throughout her legislative career, Thompson has prioritized defending families, communities, and small businesses. She has advocated for policies aimed at lowering taxes and reducing cost-of-living burdens. Her work includes pushing back against government overreach and policies such as continued toxic waste dumping, addressing local environmental concerns. She has also focused on child protection, introducing legislation to enhance communication within state government to combat Michigan’s opioid crisis and ensure accountability for children in state care. Thompson has called for committee hearings to increase transparency regarding patient care and outcomes in state-run psychiatric hospitals.