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Thomas Albert
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 18th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded by Jeff Irwin
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 86th district
In office
2017 – December 31, 2022
Preceded by Lisa Posthumus Lyons
Succeeded by Nancy De Boer
Personal details
Born (1985-04-12) April 12, 1985 (age 39)
Grattan Township, Michigan, U.S.
Political party Republican

Thomas A. Albert (born April 12, 1985) is an American politician from Michigan. Albert is a Republican member of the Michigan Senate from the 18th district. Albert previously served as a member of Michigan House of Representatives from District 86.

Early life

Albert was born in Grattan Township, Michigan on April 12, 1985, to Jim Albert, a teacher, and Edna Albert, a social worker; both are now retired. [1] He is the youngest of five brothers. He attended elementary school in Ada Township, Michigan, and attended Belding High School. [2] [3]

Education

In 2007, Albert earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/History from University of Michigan, and in 2013, he earned an MBA in Finance at Michigan State University. [2]

Career

Albert was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve. He was an investor at State of Michigan Retirement Systems. In 2013, he became an investment analyst at State of Michigan University's Bureau of Investor. [2] [4]

On November 8, 2016, he won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 86. Albert defeated Lynn Mason, Bill Gelineau, and Cliff Yankovich with 59.79% of the votes. [2] [5] On November 8, 2018, Albert won reelection. He defeated Lauren Taylor and Sue Norman with 60.0% of the votes. [2] [3] [6]

In 2022, Albert was elected to the Michigan Senate from the 18th district. [1]

Personal life

Albert's wife is Erica, a teacher. They have five children. [2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Legislator Details - Thomas Albert". Library of Michigan. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Representative Thomas Albert". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Thomas Albert, District 86". gophouse.org. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  4. ^ "Thomas Albert (R-MI)". cqrcengage.com. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  5. ^ "2016 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 8, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  6. ^ "2018 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2019.

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