LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Longtime Lake County Congressman Mike Thompson is seeking reelection this year, and he has plenty of goals ahead as he looks to continue representing California's Fifth Congressional District.

“I'm running for reelection this year because I have a lot of work to do,” said Thompson.

Hailing from St. Helena, Thompson – a Democrat – has served in the United States House of Representatives since 1998. Before that, he served in the California Legislature, becoming the first Vietnam veteran elected to the State Senate.

During a May visit to Lake County, Thompson met with Lake County News for a tour of his property and discussed his goals for continuing his service in Congress.

In this video, Thompson addresses some key issues to him, including preventing gun violence.

As a veteran and a gun owner, Thompson also is a believer in the Second Amendment. He said measures can be taken to prevent criminals and the mentally ill from acquiring firearms.

He also touches on water and agriculture, Valley fire recovery, health care, the economy and job growth, and more.

Thompson is being challenged in his run for another two-year term by Nils Palsson, a Cobb resident.

The full interview can be seen above.

The video was produced by John Jensen of Lake County News.

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