Adam Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | St. Charles, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kristin Thomas |
| Children | 5 |
Adam Thomas is an American politician serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 26th district. He assumed office in 2019.
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 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.