Roger Thompson (politician)

Roger Lynn Thompson (born c. 1957) is a former Republican member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing the 8th district. He was initially elected in November 2014.^[2][3] He is the president of the News Leader Company, Inc., which owns the Okemah News Leader, in Okemah, Oklahoma.

Roger Thompson
Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 8th district
In office November 2014 – November 1, 2024
Preceded by	Roger Ballenger
Succeeded by	Bryan Logan
Personal details
Born	1956 or 1957 (age 67–68)[1] Oklahoma City
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Pamela
Children	2
Residence	Okemah, Oklahoma
Education	Doctorate of Theology
Alma mater	Muskogee High School Preston Road School of Preaching Southwestern Bible College and Seminary
Occupation	Newspaper Publisher

Thompson resigned from the Oklahoma Senate in November 2024.^[4]