Thomas E. Brinkman, Jr. is a Republican politician from Ohio who represented Cincinnati in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2001 to 2008 and again from 2015 to 2022, primarily in the 27th District. He is married to Cathy and has six children. Known for his staunch opposition to higher taxes and public spending, he founded the Coalition Opposed to Additional Spending and Taxes in 1999 to actively oppose tax levies and bond issues in southwestern Ohio. In 2014, he defeated incumbent Peter Stautberg in the Republican primary and won the general election with 67.78% of the vote. He ran for Hamilton County Auditor in 2022.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. in History and Political Science from George Washington University .
• Professional Background: Sales Manager at Metroweb Corp. ; Registered Representative at New York Life Insurance Company .
• Political Experience: Served multiple terms in the Ohio House of Representatives ; founded COAST in 1999; elected to Ohio House 27th District in 2020 with 52% of the general vote.