Candidate Q&A: Geraldine Thompson, State Senate District 15

Editor's note: Candidates responses have not been edited for grammar and are presented as received. GERALDINE THOMPSON BIO Age: 73 City/town of residence: Windermere Spouse: Emerson R. Thompson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL Children: Laurise A. Thomas, Emerson R. Thompson III, Elizabeth R. Thompson Grandchildren: Jasmyne N. James, Imani G. Thomas, Kiara R. Thompson, Symone P. Thompson  Education: Miami-Dade Community College, AA, 1968; University of Miami, Bachelor of Education, 1970; Florida State University, MS, 1973 Qualifications: Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2018, reelected subsequently; served in the Senate from 2012 until 2016; served in the House from 2006 until 2012; Democratic Leader pro tempore 2008-2010  What are the key differences between you and your opponent? The key difference between me and the other candidate in this race is my willingness to tackle tough issues, controversial topics, and difficult challenges.