Thomas Albert is from Kent County, Michigan. He has a bachelor 27s degree in political science and history from the University of Michigan and a master 27s degree in business administration from Michigan State University. He and his wife, Erica, have five children and live in Lowell, Michigan.

Thomas Albert (Michigan) - Ballotpedia

Thomas Albert is from Kent County, Michigan. He has a bachelor 's degree in political science and history from the University of Michigan and a master 's degree in business administration from Michigan State University. He and his wife, Erica, have five children and live in Lowell, Michigan.

Thomas is a Michigan state senator. He previously served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. Before taking public office, he worked as an investor for the State of Michigan Retirement Systems. He also served as a Marine Corps officer and deployed to Iraq as an advisor to the Iraqi Army. 

Thomas is currently a member of the Michigan State Senate representing District 18. He was elected in 2022 and his current term ends in 2026. Before his election to the Senate, Thomas served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2017 to 2022.

Thomas is currently a member of the Michigan State Senate representing District 18. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his 1st term. Before his election to the Senate, Thomas served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2017 to 2022.

2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

Democrat

Nonpartisan

Republican

As of May 1, 2026, Thomas A. Albert’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Public Safety

Healthcare

Education

Supports Senate Bills 216 and 217 to enhance roadway safety for vulnerable groups and streamline Michigan's "move over" law.

- Supports Senate Bills 216 and 217 to enhance roadway safety for vulnerable groups and streamline Michigan's "move over" law.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

Thomas A. Albert

Two Republicans square off in primary for Michigan Senate District 18

Thomas Albert is from Kent County, Michigan. He has a bachelor 27s degree in political science and history from the University of Michigan and a master 27s degree in business administration from Michigan State University. He and his wife, Erica, have five children together.

Thomas is a Michigan state senator. He previously served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. Before taking public office, he worked as an investor for the State of Michigan Retirement Systems. Thomas also served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer. He deployed to Iraq in 2009 as an advisor to the Iraqi Army. He continued to serve as a reservist until 2013. 

Thomas is currently a member of the Michigan State Senate representing District 18. He was elected in 2022. Before that, he served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2017 to 2022.

Says he is committed to supporting economic growth and job creation in his district.

Says he will advocate for economic policies that support the middle class and promote job growth.

Says he will work to strengthen the economy by supporting initiatives that benefit the middle class and promote job growth.

Says he will work to strengthen the economy by advocating for policies that support small businesses and promote job growth.

Supports a state budget plan that prioritizes public safety and is critical of unsustainable funding practices.

Supports fully funding law enforcement to enhance public safety.

Opposes centralized planning for economic development, stating that "centralized planning does not work."

Thomas A. Albert is currently a member of the Michigan State Senate representing District 18. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. Prior to his election to the Senate, he served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2017 to 2022, where he chaired the Appropriations Committee, the Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, and the Financial Liability Reform Committee.

For Candidate Thomas A. Albert on Issue economy: No specific quotes or sources provided to summarize.

Supports providing law enforcement with additional resources to enhance public safety.

Supports legislation to protect vulnerable individuals on Michigan roadways and simplify the state's "move over" law.

Milan Parker

Graham Shirley

- Your state representative represents the interests of your district in the Michigan State Senate.
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process.
- The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state's lawmaking body: the Michigan Legislature.
- There are 38 Michigan senators, each representing a single district.
- State Senators are elected to four-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $71,685 and a yearly per diem of $10,800.

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Michigan State Senate.