Fred Thomas (born June 27, 1958) is an American politician. He served in the

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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

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. 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.

References

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