Erin Thompson | |
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Member of the South Australian House of Assembly for Davenport | |
Assumed office 19 March 2022 | |
Preceded by | Steve Murray |
Personal details | |
Political party | Labor |
Erin Louise Thompson is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor member of the South Australian House of Assembly since the 2022 state election,representing Davenport. [1] She replaced the Liberal politician,Steve Murray,who had held the seat since 2018. [2]
Prior to her preselection,Thompson had served as elected mayor of the City of Onkaparinga,taking leave of absence to campaign for Davenport. [2] [3]
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