Adam Thomas

Adam Thomas is an American politician who has been a Republican member of the Kansas Senate for the 23rd district since 2025. Previously, he served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 26th district from 2019 to 2025.

Early life and education Thomas was born in St. Charles, Missouri, and raised in Olathe, Kansas. He attended Belmont University.

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.

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.

In the 2021–2022 legislative session, he served as vice chair of the House Education Committee.

On June 22, 2023, Thomas filed to run for the 23rd Senate district in 2024. Rob Olson, the Republican incumbent, opted not to seek reelection.