Kimberly Ann Thomas
No Party Affiliation | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Activist
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kimberly Ann Thomas
Party
No Party Affiliation
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
Supreme Court Justice
Incumbent
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Rebecca Lee Warren (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Stephanies Changemaker Fund (2024)
Building Bridges PAC (MI) (2023)
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (2018)
Stephanie Chang (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (25)
American Association for Justice (2024)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2024)
Building Bridges PAC (MI) (2024)
Citzens Protecting Our Michigan Water (2024)
Emily's List (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
Highlights from Kimberly Thomas' campaign website:
- "Committed to equal access to justice"
- "Kimberly’s experience representing low-income Michiganders and teaching students will bring a voice of integrity and experience to the Michigan Supreme Court, and ensure that each litigant is heard and respected."
- "Working to make our court systems better"
- "Thomas served on the bipartisan Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform, which took a data-driven approach to understanding and making recommendations that were enacted for improvement of our state’s juvenile system.
- "Dedicated to upholding the rule of law"
- "Kimberly has been engaged as an expert for the Rule of Law Initiative of the American Bar Association, where she worked on law school curriculum development and experiential education in Jordan, Egypt, and Turkey."
- Planned Parenthood of Michigan
- Justice, Cavanaugh, Bolden, and Welch
- U.S. Senator Gary Peters
- U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow
- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
- Reproductive Freedom for All
Posted to Facebook:
"Kimberly Thomas had the honor of speaking at the Ann Arbor Pride Festival yesterday. She had an amazing time chatting about the Michigan Supreme Court race to the wonderful people who attended the pride festival yesterday"
Posted to Facebook:
"Kimberly Thomas is proudly announcing another endorsement! Vote Mama is an organization that encourages mothers to be involved in politics and strives for equity and equality. Being a mom of two public school students, this endorsement is extremely meaningful to Kimberly. Thank you Vote Mama for the support! Check out our other endorsements here; https://www.electkimberlythomas.com/get-involved"
Posted to Facebook:
"Kimberly Ann Thomas is proud to announce the endorsement from Equality Michigan! Equality Michigan is an organization dedicated to advocating for the well-being and rights for the LGBTQ+ community in Michigan. Thanks @equality_michigan for supporting Kimberly Thomas!"
Posted to Facebook:
"Today Kimberly Ann Thomas had the wonderful opportunity to speak at the NAACP State Leadership candidate forum, along with Justice Kyra Harris Bolden. Kimberly also had the chance to hear from members of the youth chapter about the legal issues that they care about. She appreciated the opportunity to speak with voters about the experience that she would bring to our state Supreme Court."
Posted to Facebook:
"Endorsement Alert Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist has endorsed Kimberly Ann Thomas for the Michigan Supreme Court! Lieutenant Garlin Gilchrist who was co-chair of the Juvenile Justice Task Force, collaborated with Kimberly and witnessed firsthand Kimberly’s dedication and commitment to justice reform. Kimberly is thankful and proud to have his endorsement!"
Posted to Facebook:
"As Pride Month comes to a close, we thank every Pride event that had us and let us celebrate alongside them! Team Thomas commemorated Pride Month in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ferndale (Ferndale Pride) and Detroit Motor City Pride! Here’s a few of our favorite moments from the events. Happy Pride!!"
Kimberly Thomas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
From Kimberly Thomas' campaign website:
- "Kimberly will bring a new voice of integrity and fairness, grounded in her knowledge applying the law and dedication to equal justice for all Michiganders."
"'I really understand how our court systems function, what that experience is like, what clients feel in that system, and how they want to be heard,' Thomas told The ‘Gander this summer. 'They want to make sure their voices are respected. They worry about the quality of justice.'"
"'I don't prescribe to a particular philosophy,' Thomas told The ‘Gander. 'I think we need our state court justices to get it right. We really need them to be careful. We need them to do all the work. We need them to listen, pay attention, and not think they know it all right away.'"
"I am committed to equal access to justice for all Michiganders. I have demonstrated this commitment over my career as a lawyer and law professor, including serving on the bipartisan Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform, serving low-income litigants in our court system, as well as working as an expert for the ABA’s Rule of Law Initiative to support equal justice and human dignity under the law."
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Was Dobbs v. Jackson rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain.
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I support a right to accelerate ending a human life.
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Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
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2ND AMENDMENT
The right to bear arms is fundamental and must be protected.
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Which branch of government do you believe was intended to wield the most authority?
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How should the court address public health and individual freedoms in the time of a public health emergency?
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Which current or past U.S. Supreme Court justice best reflects your judicial philosophy?
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Is there a separation of church and state in the Constitution? Please explain.
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Should courts address threats to religious liberty in the United States? If so, how?
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Was Obergefell v. Hodges rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain.
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Was Bostock v. Clayton County rightly decided under the law? Please explain.
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I agree that “the custody, care and nurture of the child reside first in the parents, whose primary function and freedom include preparation for obligations the state can neither supply nor hinder.” (Troxel v. Granville, 530 U.S. 57, 65-66 (2000); quoting Prince v. Massachusetts, 321 U.S. 158, 166 (1944).
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What should a judge do when legislative texts and court precedents dictate different results?
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When should a judge overturn past court decisions?
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When, if ever, should a judge take popular opinion or the social views of the majority into consideration?
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Do you believe the meaning of the Constitution changes over time, absent changes through the amendment process of Article V?
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What do you believe is the single most important quality a judge should possess?
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If you are an incumbent judge, describe a recent instance in which you acted to preserve your judicial independence. If you are an aspiring judge, how do you plan to remain independent if elected to the bench?
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ABOUT YOU
What, if any, church or organizations do you belong to?
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I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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Would you describe your judicial philosophy as originalist, living constitutionalist, or something else? Please explain.
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VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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What is your view of parental rights regarding the upbringing of children, specifically education and sexual "identity"?
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I support "gender identity" as a specially protected class. Please explain.
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What do you believe to be true about the human condition?
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EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT).
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