Reggie Thomas
| Reggie Thomas | |
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| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 13th district | |
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Assumed office January 2, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Stein |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Reginald Thomas May 20, 1953 (age 62) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Lynda |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Lexington, Kentucky |
| Alma mater |
Dartmouth College ('75) Harvard Law School ('78) |
| Profession | attorney, law professor |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Website |
www |
Reginald "Reggie" Thomas (born May 20, 1953) is an American politician from the state of Kentucky. A member of the Democratic Party, Thomas is a member of the Kentucky Senate.[1]
Thomas' election marks the first time that two African Americans will serve in the Kentucky Senate concurrently.[2]
Thomas is an attorney and law professor; he earned an A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1975 and a J.D. degree from Harvard Law School in 1978.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "Democrat Reginald Thomas wins state Senate special election". Kentucky.com. December 10, 2013.
- ↑ "Republicans move closer to taking control of House". The Courier-Journal. December 10, 2013.
- ↑ "Senate District 13: Reginald Thomas (D)". Kentucky Legislature. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- ↑ "Questions surround candidate's 1984 departure from University of Kentucky". Lexington Herald Leader. November 22, 2013.
External links
- Senate District 13: Reginald Thomas (D) at Kentucky Legislature
- Reginald Thomas at Kentucky Senate Democrats website
- Reggie4KY.com (campaign site)
- Reginald Thomas at Project Vote Smart
- Reggie Thomas at Ballotpedia
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