Thomas S. Hanson

For others of the same name, see Thomas Hanson.

Thomas S. Hanson (born September 14, 1939) is a retired American teacher and Democratic politician. He served three terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly in the 1970s.^[1]

Thomas S. Hanson
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office January 6, 1975 – January 1, 1979
Preceded by	Mel J. Cyrak
Succeeded by	Randall J. Radtke
Constituency	81st district
In office January 4, 1971 – January 1, 1973
Preceded by	Elmer C. Nitschke
Succeeded by	District abolished
Constituency	Dodge 2nd district
Personal details
Born	(1939-09-14) September 14, 1939 (age 85) Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	married
Children	4
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (B.S.)

Biography

Hanson was born on September 14, 1939, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.^[2] He attended the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, the Illinois Institute of Technology, the Stevens Institute of Technology and Marquette University.

Career

Hanson was elected to the Assembly in 1970. He lost re-election in 1972 after redistricting, but subsequently regained his seat in 1974. He was a Democrat.