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Keith Thomson | |
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| United States Senator-elect from Wyoming | |
| In office Died before taking office | |
| Preceded by | Joseph C. O'Mahoney |
| Succeeded by | John J. Hickey |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming's at-large district | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – December 9, 1960 | |
| Preceded by | William Harrison |
| Succeeded by | William Harrison |
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives | |
| In office 1952–1954 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edwin Keith Thomson February 8, 1919 Newcastle, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Died | December 9, 1960 (aged 41) Cody, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Wyoming (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Edwin Keith Thomson (February 8, 1919 – December 9, 1960), usually known as Keith Thomson, was a United States representative from Wyoming. A highly decorated World War II veteran, Thomson served three terms in Wyoming's only U.S. House seat. On November 8, 1960, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, but died a month later of a heart attack before taking office.