Francis C. Thompson

Early life and career Thompson was born in Delhi, Louisiana. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Louisiana Tech University and later received a Master of Education and Doctor of Education from Northeast Louisiana University, now the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Political career Thompson was first elected to District 19 in the Louisiana House of Representatives in 1975. He remained in the House until term limits prevented him from seeking another consecutive term in 2007.

Thompson was elected to the Louisiana State Senate in 2007 and represented District 34 from January 2008 until January 2020.

Thompson was reelected as a Republican in 2023 to serve during the Legislature's 2024–2028 term. As of 2026, his House district includes portions of East Carroll, Madison, Morehouse, Richland and West Carroll parishes.

Recognition Thompson was inducted into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame in 2005.

In 2022, the Southern Regional Education Board presented Thompson with its Jack Hill Champion of Education Award for his work in education policy and regional cooperation. Thompson joined the board in 1980 and served on several of its commissions and advisory bodies.