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Sam Thomas (born April 30, 1986) is an American political strategist best known for his work with Joe Sestak's campaigns for Congress. Thomas served as the Field Director and Communications Director for Sestak's 2008 re-election campaign.

Early life
Thomas was born in Philadelphia, PA and attended Haverford Senior High School in Havertown, PA.

Career
Thomas began his political career when deferred school to work for Senator John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign, working as the volunteer coordinator in Montgomery County, PA. In 2006 Thomas was hired as one of the first staffers for Joe Sestak's initial run for Congress. Thomas was tasked with running Montgomery County for Sestak as well as working advance. After helping to successfully unseat Curt Weldon. Thomas went to work as an executive assistant at America Votes in Pennsylvania. Following his time at America Votes, Thomas acepted an internship position as a press assistant with Senator Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign in Reno, Nevada. After the Nevada caucuses, Thomas accepted another job with Sestak, this time running the entire field campaign, as well as running the press shop. In March of 2008 he took a leave of absence from Sestak to rejoin Senator Clinton's presidential campaign as a national advance staffer.

Sestak for Congress 2008
Thomas took over the field and communications duties shortly after returning to the campaign in late April. Sestak is one of several Democrats who represent districts with heavy Republican registration advantages. Thomas orchestrated a field campaign that would yield a landslide victory over challenger Craig Williams.