James Thomas is originally from Laurel, Maryland. He went to the University of Dayton in Ohio. He currently lives in Fairfax Station with his wife and their two children.

James Thomas currently works in the private sector in government affairs. He has previously worked in the Department of Commerce for Secretary Carlos Gutierrez.

James Thomas has previously served as senior legislative advisor to the Secretary of Defense. He was also appointed to several policy and advisory roles at the Department of Defense for Secretary Jim Mattis, and for the Secretary and Under Secretary of the Air Force.

As of April 21, 2023, James Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Wants to provide more affordable housing.

Believes that costs of living need to be decreased.

- Wants to provide more affordable housing.
- Believes that costs of living need to be decreased.

Economy

Healthcare

Education

Intends to fight rising crime and drug use.

- Intends to fight rising crime and drug use.

Public Safety

James Thomas

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