Thomas Walsh

Thomas P. Walsh (born July 15, 1960) is an American politician who serves as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 12th Essex district. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented the district from 1987 to 1995.

Walsh served on the Peabody City Council from 1984 to 1987 and again from 2014 to 2016. He was also a member of the Peabody School Committee from 1998 to 2001.

In 2016, Walsh returned to the Massachusetts House of Representatives by winning a special election to replace Republican Leah Cole, who resigned to focus on her nursing career. He defeated Republican Stephanie Peach, a legislative aide to Cole, in the general election. As of 2024, Walsh has not faced another opponent in either a primary or general election.