Josh Thomas
DEMOCRAT FOR DELEGATE
My mission is to ensure that we all live up to the promises of the American dream.
ABOUT JOSH
Josh Thomas was born and raised in a small town where most folks, including Josh’s family, worked for the airlines. They instilled in him a deep commitment to community service, and his brother, a Marine, showed him the dedication and sacrifice required to serve our nation.
When the tragedy of September 11th shook the world, even Josh’s small town felt the impact. His community’s safety and sense of security were shattered. So, he answered the call to make a difference in the world and joined the Marine Corps, training at Officer Candidates School in Quantico right here in Prince William County. In the Corps, Josh led Marines on tours in Afghanistan and the Middle East. However, his journey wasn’t just about fighting battles; it was about discovering a passion for service that would shape his life.
After five years of serving his country on active duty, Josh traded his combat boots for books and the pursuit of justice. At the College of William and Mary, he learned how to use the law to help small businesses, build homes and defend those that need it most. (Happily, Josh also met his wife Mahlet when they were both law students at William and Mary.) As an attorney, Josh set his sights on uplifting communities, ensuring affordable housing for all, and helping entrepreneurs and small businesses across Virginia thrive.
When the COVID-19 pandemic plunged the world into chaos again, Josh refused to stand idly by. He answered the call to serve yet again, joining Virginia’s Medical Reserve Corps to help combat the health and economic impacts of the disease.
Josh continues to fight for us every day by advocating for the rights of Veterans, the LGBTA+ community, and helping to secure asylum for those fleeing from Afghanistan. Josh refuses to back down, relentlessly working to bring about positive change.
Josh knows that Americans have always had the strength to win a fight. But, lately, we’ve spent too much time fighting each other instead of channeling our collective power to combat our true enemies: pandemic, poverty, and prejudice.
Josh is committed to keeping the region more affordable than the rest of NOVA and maintaining the unique and diverse rural/suburban character of our community that makes the opportunity of the American Dream real for all of us.
