Meet Thomas Albert:
A Clear Choice for Michigan’s Future
Michigan’s best days are ahead - but only if we choose leadership that believes in opportunity, responsibility, and results. This election is about moving forward with policies that make life more affordable, strengthen families, and give our children a brighter future.
After nearly a decade of service in the Michigan Legislature, Thomas Albert has seen what works - and what doesn’t. He’s helped advance practical, conservative solutions that fight inflation, support job creation, and improve outcomes in education. Now he’s running for re-election to the Senate to build on that record and do even more for Michigan.
Thomas believes Michigan can be a place where hard work is rewarded, small businesses can grow, and families can thrive. The people of the 18th District deserve a steady, experienced voice in Lansing – focused on solving problems, protecting freedoms, and delivering real results. Thomas Albert is ready to lead Michigan forward.
Proven Leadership
Thomas has a record of producing results during his nine-plus years in the Michigan Legislature. His experience with the state budget is second to none, leading the way to reduce debt and wasteful spending while concentrating on what Michigan needs to thrive.
He fought government overreach during the pandemic, while helping small businesses and schools survive shutdowns and recover through policy reforms and strategic use of federal budget resources. He has strengthened public employee retirement systems and made them more sustainable, while fighting for fair funding for special education. He has improved retention and recruitment efforts for law enforcement personnel and school teachers, and boosted investments in infrastructure to strengthen communities.
Thomas also successfully sponsored new laws to require independent review of economic incentives, help military veterans secure public sector employment, reform personal property tax deadlines, codify victim impact statements in courts, prohibit minors from possessing vaping products, improve safety of carnival rides, benefit our zoos like Binder Park and John Ball, and protect the unborn by requiring a warning label on marijuana products for pregnant mothers.
The Albert Family
Thomas and his wife, Erica, are blessed to have five children and live just north of Lowell in Kent County’s Vergennes Township.
The Albert family’s roots in the 18th Senate District can be traced back to the mid-1800s when his ancestors first immigrated to West Michigan. He comes from a family of educators, social service workers and law enforcement officers.
Thomas is proud to raise his children in the same community where he grew up, and he is committed to building a future where the next generation feels the same way. The Albert’s are active in several community activities and are parishioners of St. Patrick's Church of Parnell.
Education
Thomas earned degrees from both the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. At U of M, he earned a Bachelor of Arts with concentrations in political science and history. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he utilized the G.I. Bill to attain a Master of Business Administration from MSU with a concentration in finance. His education continued with a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) certification. He is also working part-time toward a PhD in political philosophy. He graduated from Belding High School after attending St. Patrick’s Elementary in Ada.
Military and Public Service
Thomas believes in giving back to our community and public service. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving as an advisor in Iraq. He then went to work protecting the retirement of Michigan’s public employees as an investment analyst with Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services.
Realizing strong leadership was needed for the future of our state, Thomas ran for and won a seat in Michigan’s House of Representatives in 2016. His strong record of accomplishments led to the voters re-electing him two more times, and he was appointed to chair the powerful House Appropriations Committee where he guided Michigan’s post-COVID response to rebuild and restore our small businesses and schools after the negative effects of the shutdowns.
Voters elected Thomas to the Senate in 2022 to continue his work making life more affordable, lowering taxes and utility costs, eliminating corporate welfare, improving outcomes for kids, and improving public safety.