Tom Leonard (Michigan politician)
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Thomas L. Leonard III (born April 20, 1981) is an American attorney and politician. He is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives who served as Speaker of the House from 2017 to 2019. Elected in 2012 to succeed term-limited Paul Opsommer, Leonard represented the residents of Clinton and Gratiot County. Prior to that, he worked as a prosecutor. Leonard unsuccessfully ran for Michigan Attorney General in 2018 and was nominated by President Donald Trump to be the United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan.[1]
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Quick Facts 73rd Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
Tom Leonard | |
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73rd Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office January 11, 2017 – January 9, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Kevin Cotter |
Succeeded by | Lee Chatfield |
Speaker pro tempore of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office January 14, 2015 – January 11, 2017 | |
Preceded by | John J. Walsh |
Succeeded by | Lee Chatfield |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 93rd district | |
In office January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Paul Opsommer |
Succeeded by | Graham Filler |
Personal details | |
Born | (1981-04-20) April 20, 1981 (age 43) |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Michigan (BA) Michigan State University (JD) |
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