Tom Holland (politician)

George Thomas Holland II (born July 23, 1961) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 3rd district from 2009 to 2025. He was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from 2003 to 2009.

Tom Holland
Member of the Kansas Senate from the 3rd district
In office January 12, 2009 – January 13, 2025
Preceded by	Roger Pine
Succeeded by	Rick Kloos
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 10th district
In office January 13, 2003 – January 12, 2009
Preceded by	Ralph Tanner
Succeeded by	Tony Brown
Personal details
Born	George Thomas Holland II (1961-07-23) July 23, 1961 (age 64) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	4
Education	Indiana University, Bloomington (BA) University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MBA)

He served as the ranking minority member on both the Senate Assessment and Taxation & Commerce committees and serves on the Joint Committee on Information Technology. He did not seek re-election in 2024.^[1]

2010 gubernatorial race

Main article: 2010 Kansas gubernatorial election

He announced on February 17, 2010, that he would seek the 2010 Democratic nomination to be the next Kansas Governor. Holland was defeated by more than 30 points by Sam Brownback in the general election.^[2]

Professional career

Holland is a small business owner and entrepreneur. He is president of Holland Technologies, an informational technology services firm, and has run the business since 1994. He is also the founder of a Kansas farm winery and vineyard operation called Haven Pointe Winery LLC located in Baldwin City.

Personal life

Holland was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. He and his wife Barbara have four children - Thomas, Derek, Brandon and Louisa Holland.