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
[edit]Thomas was born in St. Charles, Missouri, and raised in Olathe, Kansas. He attended Belmont University.[1]
Career
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Adam Thomas' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ^ "Representative Adam Thomas | Legislators | Kansas State Legislature". www.kslegislature.org. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ^ "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. 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ^ "Adam Thomas". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ^ "Thomas seeking state Senate seat | Sunflower State Journal". sunflowerstatejournal.com. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Olson won't seek fourth term in Senate | Sunflower State Journal". sunflowerstatejournal.com. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
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