Political Start
Scott R. Thomas was elected to represent Schuylkill County on the Republican State Committee on April 22, 2008. Prior to being elected, Thomas had active in Republican politics since he was the age of 14.
In January 2005, his role in politics increased in when he decided to establish the Pottsville Teenage Republicans, and being elected their first chairman by approx. 20 of his peers in February. Under his leadership, the group expanded in 2006 throughout the county and became the Schuylkill County Teenage Republicans. That summer he was re-elected to another term as chairman.
In March 2007, Thomas led the fight against the Pottsville City Council who wanted to place a restriction on open comment at council meetings. Through public outrage, the council made changes to their policy. The council later changed the ordinance.
In April 2007, Scott decided to step down as chairman of the Schuylkill County TARS and decided to take the helm of the state TARS organization. Thomas along with his vice chair, Malik Neal, Philadelphia, has re established Pennsylvania's Teen Republican organization.
In 2008, Scott Thomas won a seat on the Republican State Committee . In addition, he was appointed to the Pennsylvania Young Republicans Board of Directors.
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