Wendi Thomas Explained

Wendi Thomas
State:	Pennsylvania
State House:	Pennsylvania
District:	178th
Term Start:	January 1, 2019
Term End:	January 3, 2023
Predecessor:	Helen Tai
Successor:	Kristin Marcell
Party:	Republican
Alma Mater:	Gettysburg College
Residence:	Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Wendi Thomas is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 178th Legislative District.

Career

Thomas previously served on the school board for the Council Rock School District.^[1]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Thomas ran in a special election to replace outgoing State Representative Scott Petri, who resigned his seat to become the executive director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, but lost to Democrat Helen Tai by 51% to 49% margin.^[2] Thomas ran again in the November general election and defeated Tai by a 500-vote margin.^[3]

Tenure

Thomas authored House Bill 1421, a bill to increase burial benefits to ensure veterans are laid to rest with military honors. The bill was unanimously passed by the house on June 9, 2021.^[4]

External links

• PA House website bio
• Republican Caucus bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Incumbent Hangs On To Seat In Council Rock School Board Race. Kara. Seymour. Patch.com. November 5, 2019. November 9, 2019.
2. Web site: Tai bests Thomas, nabbing six months as state representative. The Intelligencer. May 16, 2018. November 9, 2019.
3. Web site: Helen Tai Loses Second Race Against Wendi Thomas. NewtonPANow.com. November 7, 2018. November 9, 2019.
4. Web site: State House passes bill to increase burial benefits to ensure veterans are laid to rest with military honors. 2021-07-03. The Advance of Bucks County. en.