Fred Thomas (Montana politician)

Fred Thomas (born June 27, 1958) is an American politician. He served in the Montana Senate and was Majority Leader from 2017 to 2021.

Fred Thomas
Majority Leader of the Montana Senate
In office
January 2, 2017  January 4, 2021
Preceded byMatt Rosendale
Succeeded byCary Smith
In office
January 1, 2001  January 3, 2005
Preceded byJohn Harp
Succeeded byJon Ellingson
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 44th district
In office
January 7, 2013  January 2021
Preceded byBob Lake
Succeeded byTheresa Manzella
In office
January 6, 1997  January 1, 2007
Preceded by???
Succeeded by???
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 44th district
In office
January 7, 1985  January 4, 1993
Preceded by???
Succeeded by???
Personal details
Born (1958-06-27) June 27, 1958
Hamilton, Montana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationMontana State University, Bozeman (BS)

Biography

Thomas was born on June 27, 1958, in Hamilton, Montana.[1] His grandfather, Fred A. Thomas, was a member of the Montana House of Representatives. In 2009, Thomas became Vice President of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents.[2]

Political career

Thomas was a member of the House of Representatives from 1985 to 1992. He became a member of the Senate in 1997 and served as the Senate Majority Leader from 2000 to 2004. Thomas returned to the Senate in 2012 and was elected Senate Majority Leader in 2017.

References

  1. "Fred Thomas". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
  2. "Former Montana Senate Majority Leader Fred Thomas Elected Vice President of National Association of Professional Insurance Agents". National Association of Professional Insurance Agents. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
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