Thomas Leager

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Thomas Leager

America First Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Nathan Hale High School

Personal

Birthplace

Milwaukee, Wis.

Religion

Orthodox Christian

Profession

Customer Service

Contact

Campaign website

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Thomas Leager (America First Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Wisconsin. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Leager completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Thomas Leager was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He earned a high school diploma from Nathan Hale High School. Leager's career experience includes working in customer service and as a lobbyist for Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc.

Elections

2024

See also: United States Senate election in Wisconsin, 2024

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Wisconsin

Incumbent Tammy Baldwin defeated Eric Hovde, Phillip Anderson, Thomas Leager, and John Schiess in the general election for U.S. Senate Wisconsin on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tammy Baldwin (D)	49.3	1,672,777
		Eric Hovde (R)	48.5	1,643,996
		Phillip Anderson (Disrupt The Corruption Party)	1.2	42,315
		Thomas Leager (America First Party)	0.8	28,751
		John Schiess (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	26
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	2,922

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,390,787
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joshua Harrington (No Party Affiliation)
• Scott Aubart (American Independent Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Wisconsin

Incumbent Tammy Baldwin advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Wisconsin on August 13, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tammy Baldwin	99.8	639,049
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	1,198

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 640,247
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Wisconsin

Eric Hovde defeated Charles Barman and Rejani Raveendran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Wisconsin on August 13, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Hovde	86.2	477,197
		Charles Barman	7.4	40,990
		Rejani Raveendran	6.3	34,612
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	748

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 553,547
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Dan Helm (R)
• Matthew Harvey (R)
• Stacey Klein (R)
• Patrick Schaefer-Wicke (R)
• Kyle Corrigan (R)
• Douglas Alexander (R)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Leager in this election.

2020

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76

Francesca Hong defeated Patrick Hull in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Francesca Hong (D)	88.0	35,731
		Patrick Hull (R)	11.8	4,779
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	84

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 40,594
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Thomas Leager (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76 on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Francesca Hong	28.1	4,793
	Submit photo	Tyrone Cratic Williams	22.4	3,810
		Marsha Rummel	16.5	2,803
	Submit photo	Heather Driscoll	16.3	2,780
		Nicki Vander Meulen	9.3	1,586
		Ali Maresh	6.5	1,099
	Submit photo	Dewey Bredeson	0.8	143
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	15

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,029
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Chris Taylor (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76

Patrick Hull advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76 on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patrick Hull	99.3	302
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	2

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 304
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Thomas Leager completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Leager's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am Thomas C. Leager, and I am running for US Senate for the State of WI.

I am an America First candidate. Policy positions: Pro-America, Closed Borders, Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Pro-Prosperity, Pro-God and anti-intervention in foreign wars. America deserves better than the two party duopoly that has continued to sell out our country and the future of our children. I am for ending corruption by holding politicians and bureacrats accountable. Shrinking government by abolishing unconstitutional and bloated Federal Agencies. Investigating intelligence agency corruption and govt weaponization. Investigating Covid 19 policies directed by the NHS. Creating a future where your children will be able to realize the true American Dream via home ownership and family centered government. Expanding 2A rights. Stopping the sexualization and mutiliation of children pushed by far left politicians. Banning harmful hormone treatments and life altering surgeries. Banning the ownership of US land by hostile foreign nations. Using tarriffs to create a reverse NAFTA effect and deregulating industry to create a new American prosperity. Deporting those who have illegally entered the country. Moratorium on immigration until we get America back on track, and put OUR VETERANS AND AMERICAN CITIZENS FIRST.

God, Family, Country... AMERICA FIRST!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Secure the Border and put Americans First
• Reinvigorate the Economy
• Hold he Corrupt Accountable

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The Second Amendment, border security, the economy, rooting out corruption, ending corporate welfare, ending foreign wars, taking care of America First.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Thomas Jefferson, I believe that his dedication to the Constitution is an example for all public servants to follow.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Book: John Locke (Two Treatise of Government), Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu(The Spirit of the Laws), Frederic Bastiat (The Law) Marcus Aurelius (Meditations)

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Abiding by the Constitution

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a dedicated hard worker and a political outsider. I have worked and lived amongst those that I would represent.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

An elected official must look out for the best interest of his/her constituents and try to represent the will of his/her constituents, as best they can; while still upholding the Constitution. No matter what is asked of an elected official, by their constituents, that elected official must obey the Constitution of the United States and Bill of Rights.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The legacy I would like to leave is one of being honest, hardworking, and fighting for the people.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9/11, I was 14

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Dishwasher at Capri pizza. I was there for about a year.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Lord Of The Rings, because it shows that no matter how insignificant you may think you are, you can greatly impact the world around you.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Gandalf The White, from Lord Of The Rings.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

There Is A Time, by The Dillards

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My Father died when I was 17. I have struggled because he was not there to see the man I have become.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Overcoming partisan weaponization of government, securing our borders, unifying the American populace, restoring sound money, re-industrializing America, protecting American markets and land from hostile foreign powers, and deregulating the markets to promote prosperity.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe term limits are a two-edged sword, on the one hand, it would stop corrupt politicians from staying in government their entire lives; but, on the other hand, it can cause harm by limiting the number of terms that a popular and effective elected official can serve in office.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The US Senate, as intended by the Founders, was meant to balance the aristocracy and political class against the will of the people, which is represented in the House of Representatives. For this reason, Senators, originally, were appointed by State Legislatures and Representatives were elected by popular vote. Balancing and separating powers is the foundation of good government and the building blocks of a republic.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe that lifelong political animals such as Tammy Baldwin have brought our country to the brink of war, runaway inflation, and collapsing borders, it is time for average citizens to do something extraordinary and save the Republic.

What do you think of the filibuster?

I think the filibuster is a necessary check on power.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

No, I want to model myself by conscience, not the legacy of another Senator.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I don't think I can, its NSFW.

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

Have they upheld the Bill of Rights as intended?

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

I would build coalitions that would be in the best interests of the people of the United States, and Wisconsin.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

No

How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?

To hold the government accountable, especially the intelligence agencies, DOJ, Pentagon, and Military Industrial Complex.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

No

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?

I would judge a presidential appointee on their history of siding with or against the Constitution. Whether they have opposed or supported infringements of our founding documents. Maintaining the posterity of America lies within preserving the Constitution and Bill of Rights, as written and intended by our Founders.

What committees interest you?

Appropriations, Finance, Judiciary, and the Intelligence committees. To name a few.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I believe we are seeing an unprecedented weaponization of government, which began with the Patriot Act; as well as a complete disregard for fiscal responsibility in Washington. I am running on a platform of transparency and accountability for those who have abused our system and used it to enrich themselves and their cronies at the expense of the People of the United States.

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2020

Thomas Leager did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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Thomas Leager campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. Senate Wisconsin	Lost general	$23,856	$23,721
Grand total			$23,856	$23,721
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

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Wisconsin's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Tammy Baldwin (D)

Ronald Johnson (R)

Representatives

District 1

Bryan Steil (R)

District 2

Mark Pocan (D)

District 3

Derrick Van Orden (R)

District 4

Gwen Moore (D)

District 5

Scott Fitzgerald (R)

District 6

Glenn Grothman (R)

District 7

Tom Tiffany (R)

District 8

Tony Wied (R)

Republican Party (7)

Democratic Party (3)