Fred Thomas (American politician)

Fred Thomas
Majority Leader of the Montana Senate
In office January 2, 2017 – January 4, 2021
Preceded by	Matt Rosendale
Succeeded by	Cary Smith
In office January 1, 2001 – January 3, 2005
Preceded by	John Harp
Succeeded by	Jon Ellingson
Member of the Montana Senate from the 44th district
In office January 7, 2013 – January 2021
Preceded by	Bob Lake
Succeeded by	Theresa 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 party	Republican
Education	Montana State University, Bozeman (BS)

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

Biography

Thomas was born on June 27, 1958, in Hamilton, Montana. 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.

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.