| Tom Hawk | |
| State Senate: | Kansas |
| District: | 22nd |
| Term Start: | January 14, 2013 |
| Term End: | January 11, 2023 |
| Predecessor: | Roger Reitz |
| Successor: | Usha Reddi |
| State House2: | Kansas |
| District2: | 67th |
| Term Start2: | January 10, 2005 |
| Term End2: | January 10, 2011 |
| Predecessor2: | Roger Reitz |
| Successor2: | Susan Mosier |
| Birth Name: | Thomas Dale Hawk |
| Birth Date: | 1946 9, mf=yes |
| Birth Place: | Colby, Kansas, U.S. |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Spouse: | Diane |
| Children: | 2 |
| Residence: | Manhattan, Kansas, U.S. |
| Alma Mater: | Kansas State University |
| Profession: | Educator (retired) |
Thomas Dale Hawk (born September 18, 1946)[1] is an American politician and educator who was a Democratic member of the Kansas Senate for the 22nd district until his resignation in 2023. He was formerly a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 67th District, serving 2005-2011, until being defeated by Republican Susan Mosier.
Hawk previously served on the Governor's Education Policy Task Force, City-County Land Use Task Force, and Governor's Best Team for Agriculture and Natural Resources.
In the 2012 election, Hawk was elected to the Kansas Senate for the 22nd district against Republican Bob Reader, who had defeated incumbent Roger Reitz in the Republican primary election. The 22nd district includes all of Clay and Riley counties and portions of Geary County.[2]
Hawk is the owner of Tom Hawk Incorporated Professional Photography. He previously served as superintendent, school administrator, counselor and teacher at Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools. He received his BS in math education, MS in counseling, and PhD in educational administration from Kansas State University.
Hawk is married with two children. Through his marriage, he is related to Representative Sydney Carlin.