Meet Thomas
It is time to stop settling for the status quo. Thomas Johnson is running for the Pennsylvania State Senate to bring transparency, accountability, and real results back to the 28th District.
A Life That Shaped a Fighter
Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Thomas has had family rooted in Pennsylvania since 1997. He knows this state—not from a textbook, but from decades of watching Pennsylvanians struggle through the same hardships so many families face across this country.
Thomas is the son of a middle-class working single mother who raised him on her own. His father passed away in 1999 due to poor healthcare—a loss that shaped Thomas's deep commitment to fighting for accessible, quality care for every family. He learned early that community isn't just where you live—it's what you build together.
Now, Thomas is running for State Senate because the people of District 28 deserve a representative who will keep it real—someone who listens, shows up, and fights for their bottom line, not special interests.
A Campaign for the People
This campaign is not about special interests. It is about the everyday citizens of the 28th District who deserve a representative who fights for their bottom line. Taking a page from the late Senator John McCain, Thomas believes in treating every opponent with dignity and respect— because the fight is about ideas, not personal attacks.
But like President Bill Clinton, Thomas also believes the people have a right to know exactly who stands in the way of progress. Radical transparency means naming the obstacles, holding the powerful accountable, and making sure every voter understands what is at stake.
His focus on affordability means tackling the economic pressures that shrink our paychecks and raise our cost of living. Together, we can hold the system accountable and create the meaningful change our community deserves.
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A Life as a Working Class Citizen
Born and raised in Baltimore, MD
Fresh out of high school and ready to work
Moved to Pennsylvania, planting roots in the community
Worked as a dump truck driver, earning an honest living
Started working in in-home healthcare, serving those in need
Running for Pennsylvania State Senate, District 28
