Tom France
{{short description|American politician}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Tom France
| party = Democratic
| education = University of Montana (BA, JD)
| state_house = Montana
| district = 94th
| term_start = January 4, 2021
| predecessor = Kimberly Dudik
| birth_place = Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|June 15, 1951}}
}}
Thomas France (born June 15, 1951)[https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/168441/tom-france Tom France's Biography] is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 94th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 4, 2021.
Early life and education
France was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science and a Juris Doctor from the University of Montana .{{Cite web|title=Tom France|url=https://www.nwf.org/Home/About-Us/Leadership/Tom-France|access-date=2021-02-25|website=National Wildlife Federation|language=en}}
Career
France joined the National Wildlife Federation in 1981 as a staff attorney. He has since worked as regional executive director of the Northern Rockies, Prairies, and Pacific Regional Center.{{Cite web|last=Erickson|first=David|title=Q&A with new Missoula state lawmaker Tom France|url=https://missoulian.com/news/local/q-a-with-new-missoula-state-lawmaker-tom-france/article_1cda9528-dbf5-5b3c-9578-4c9fb6bf0d25.html|access-date=2021-02-25|website=missoulian.com|language=en}} He was elected to the Montana House of Representatives in November 2020. He assumed office on January 4, 2021, succeeding Kimberly Dudik.{{Cite web|title=Tom France|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Tom_France|access-date=2021-02-25|website=Ballotpedia|language=en}}
References
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External links
- {{official website}}
{{Montana House of Representatives}}
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Category:University of Montana alumni
Category:Democratic Party members of the Montana House of Representatives