Kevin had been fighting to protect New Yorkers in the courtroom for his entire career, but he knew he could do more. So in 2018, he decided to take the fight to the state legislature — taking on an entrenched Republican incumbent in the State Senate. No one thought Kevin could win, but by running a people-powered campaign, he defied the political pundits and flipped a long-shot Republican seat. Now, he's running against a MAGA Republican to flip this Congressional seat for Democrats and make sure Long Islanders have a true voice in Washington.
In the State Senate, Kevin stood up to MAGA extremists and turned Democratic beliefs into actual legislation:
Kevin voted to codify Roe v Wade into law, protecting access to a safe, legal abortion in New York.
Kevin strengthened our gun safety laws, writing and sponsoring legislation to eliminate the steady flow of illegal guns into New York, banning anyone under the age 21 from buying or possessing a semi-automatic rifle, and voting to pass the Red Flag Bill, which prevents individuals who show signs of being a threat from possessing any kind of firearm.
He helped secure record school aid for Nassau County and made the 2 percent property tax cap permanent, which will save taxpayers nearly $190 billion over the next decade.
To protect our environment and way of life, Kevin supported the plan to build a $585 million treatment system to halt the further spread of contaminants and protect our public drinking water.
Kevin took part in delivering justice to survivors by voting to pass the Child Victims Act, which extended the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse crimes. He also sponsored Angelica’s Law to protect people from historically dangerous drivers.
To enhance data breach protections following the Equifax settlement, Kevin’s Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act was signed into law. Kevin is currently carrying the NY Privacy Act which holds social media platforms accountable to protect the personal information of individuals.
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Kevin is a strong Democrat who knows how to bring people together to deliver results. He’s exactly who we need in Congress.
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Kevin is a strong Democrat who knows how to bring people together to deliver results. He’s exactly who we need in Congress.
A LONG ISLAND STORY
Meet Sen. Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas’ story is a Long Island story. It’s a story of perseverance, defending the vulnerable, and giving back to his community.
Kevin immigrated to the United States at 10 years old. His parents never forgot nor took for granted the freedom and opportunities the United States gave them and their children. Their experience motivated Kevin to be an active participant in our democracy, and to give back through public service.
Knowing education was the key to success, Kevin worked hard, took out student loans he’s still paying off today, graduated college and then law school. Instead of joining a big, high-powered law firm, Kevin took a different path, becoming an attorney with the New York Legal Assistance Group, defending those too often pushed aside. He also served as an appointee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to the New York State Advisory Committee, Kevin worked tirelessly to advance civil rights and expand opportunities for all New Yorkers. When the powerful tried to take advantage of regular New Yorkers, Kevin took up their fight – and won.
In 2018, Kevin Thomas became the first Indian-American in New York history to serve in the State Senate. He is currently the Assistant Majority Leader and also serves as Chairman of the Consumer Protection Committee and sits on the Rules, Finance, Health, Judiciary, Local Government, and Agriculture committees. He has passed countless bills into law to make the lives of New Yorkers better. Kevin lives with his wife, Rincy, his daughter Layla, and their beloved family dog, Sirius.
Kevin voted to codify Roe v Wade into law, protecting access to a safe, legal abortion.
Kevin strengthened our gun laws, writing and sponsoring legislation to eliminate the steady flow of illegal guns into New York, banning anyone under the age 21 from buying or possessing a semi-automatic rifle, and voting to pass the Red Flag Bill, which prevents individuals who show signs of being a threat from possessing any kind of firearm.
He helped secure record school aid for Nassau County and made the 2 percent property tax cap permanent, which will save taxpayers nearly $190 billion over the next decade.
To protect our environment and way of life, Kevin supported the plan to build a $585 million treatment system to halt the further spread of contaminants and protect our public drinking water.
Kevin took part in delivering justice to survivors by voting to pass the Child Victims Act, which extended the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse crimes. He also sponsored Angelica’s Law to protect people from historically dangerous drivers.
To enhance data breach protections following the Equifax settlement, Kevin’s Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act was signed into law. Kevin is currently carrying the NY Privacy Act which holds social media platforms accountable to protect the personal information of individuals.
