Reginald "Reggie" Thomas is a Democratic State Senator representing District 13 in the Kentucky State Senate, serving Fayette County from Lexington since 2014. Born on May 20, 1953, he is a Methodist attorney and professor affiliated with Kentucky State University. Notable achievements include induction into the Bryan Station High School Hall of Fame , Leadership Kentucky inaugural class , and the Citizen-Lawyer Award from the Fayette County Bar Association . He holds committee roles in areas like education, economic development, licensing, and government oversight.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- High School Diploma, Bryan Station High School.

- AB, Dartmouth College .

- JD, Harvard University .

Political Experience:

- First elected to Kentucky State Senate in 2013; serving continuously since 2014.

- Ran for U.S. House of Representatives in 2018 Democratic primary.

- Current committees: Senate Committees on Education, Economic Development/Tourism/Labor, Licensing/Occupations, Rules, and Committees; Interim Joint Committees on Education, Economic Development/Workforce Investment, Tourism/Small Business/IT, Licensing/Occupations/Regulations; Joint Committees on Government Contract Review, Legislative Oversight/Investigations, and Legislative Research Commission.

Professional Experience:

- Assistant Professor, Kentucky State University .

- Tenured Professor, Kentucky State College .

- Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky Law School .