Thomas Hilliard Moodie (May 26, 1878 – March 3, 1948) was an American politician who was born in Winona, Minnesota.
After he was inaugurated the 19th governor of North Dakota in January 1935, it was revealed that he had not officially been a resident of the state for the mandatory five years, and he was removed from office in February 1935 having served less than a month.
[1] A native of Winona, Minnesota, Thomas H. Moodie left school at the age of sixteen.
He became a journeyman printer, reporter, and editor of newspapers throughout the state, and also served as an editorial writer for the Minneapolis Tribune.
The State Supreme Court determined that Governor Moodie was ineligible to serve, and he was removed from office on February 16, 1935.