Jim Thomas (tennis)
Jim Thomas | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Joseph Thomas September 24, 1974 Canton, Ohio, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Stanford University (BA) Case Western Reserve University (JD) |
James Joseph Thomas (born September 24, 1974) is an American politician and former professional tennis player serving as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 49th district since 2023.
As a tennis player, Thomas' highest ATP world singles ranking was 288, which he reached on November 2, 1998. His career high in doubles was at 29, set on August 21, 2006. He retired following the 2008 season. Thomas was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party in the 2022 Ohio House of Representatives election.