Elected Officials - City of Niles, Michigan

Michael Andrew Thompson is a native of Niles, Michigan. He is a graduate of Brandywine High School and earned a degree in Economics and Management from Albion College in 2008. He is married to his wife, Allison, and they have three children.

Michael is a self-employed entrepreneur and investor. He works part-time as a carpenter at Advanced Hardwood Flooring. He previously served four years on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps.

2026 Michigan General Election

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For Candidate Michael Andrew Thompson on Issue economy: Emphasizes the importance of increasing personal wealth and advocates for saving at least 10% of earnings to achieve financial independence.

Emphasizes the importance of increasing personal wealth and advocates for saving at least 10% of earnings to achieve financial independence.

- Emphasizes the importance of increasing personal wealth and advocates for saving at least 10% of earnings to achieve financial independence.

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As of May 4, 2026, Michael Andrew Thompson did not have a website or any information online.

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Michael Andrew Thompson

Michael Andrew Thompson is a self-employed entrepreneur and investor. He works part-time as a carpenter at Advanced Hardwood Flooring. He previously served four years on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps.

As of May 4, 2026, Michael Andrew Thompson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Michael Andrew Thompson is from Katana, Kivu Province, Peoples Democratic Republic of Congo. He has lived in Niles, Michigan since he was six years old. He is a self-employed entrepreneur and investor and also works part-time as a carpenter.

Michael is self-employed. He also works part-time as a carpenter at his brother's business, Advanced Hardwood Flooring. He previously served four years of active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps.

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