Adam Thomas (politician)
Adam Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 23rd district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Robert S. Olson |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office January 14, 2019 – January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Chip VanHouden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | St. Charles, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kristin Thomas |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Belmont University |
Adam Thomas is an American politician who has been a Republican member of the Kansas Senate for the 23rd district since 2025. Previously, he served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 26th district from 2019 to 2025.
Early life and education
Thomas was born in St. Charles, Missouri, and raised in Olathe, Kansas. He attended Belmont University.[1]
Career
Outside of politics, Thomas works as a restaurant manager. He was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2018 and assumed office in 2019.[2]
During his campaign, he faced accusations that he lived outside his district. He was later charged with election perjury for giving a false address on election documents and reached a diversionary agreement.[3]
In the 2021–2022 legislative session, he served as vice chair of the House Education Committee.[4]
On June 22, 2023, Thomas filed to run for the 23rd Senate district in 2024.[5] Rob Olson, the Republican incumbent, opted not to seek reelection.[6]
References
- ^ "Adam Thomas' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ "Representative Adam Thomas | Legislators | Kansas State Legislature". www.kslegislature.org. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ "Kansas City Area Democrats Look To Break Republicans' Veto-Proof Grip On The Kansas Legislature". KCUR 89.3 - NPR in Kansas City. Local news, entertainment and podcasts. October 15, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ "Adam Thomas". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ "Thomas seeking state Senate seat | Sunflower State Journal". sunflowerstatejournal.com. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ "Olson won't seek fourth term in Senate | Sunflower State Journal". sunflowerstatejournal.com. Retrieved July 27, 2023.