Robert M. "Bob" Thomas, Jr. is an American businessman, Marine Corps veteran, and former member of the Virginia House of Delegates.

Prior to his election to the House of Delegates, Thomas served on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, representing the George Washington District.

[4] In March 2017, he announced his candidacy for the 28th district seat in the Virginia House of Delegates in the race to replace Speaker Bill Howell, who was retiring.

[11] The following day, attorneys for House Republicans sent a letter threatening to sue the state board of elections over the delay, saying the appropriate course of action would be to certify the results to allow for a recount.

[15] On December 7, attorneys for House Democrats petitioned a federal judge to order a new election due to the issues with the 147 voters.

[18] On January 5, a federal judge denied a request from Democrats to prevent Thomas from taking office while they made their case for calling a new election.