Ken Thomas
Bethesda
Summary
National Political Reporter with extensive experience at The Wall Street Journal and The Associated Press, specializing in campaign coverage, the White House and Congress. Proven track record of breaking news, including key developments in the Trump administration, the Biden White House and the past four presidential campaigns. Skilled in source development, writing and editing and delivering stories that resonate with audiences.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
National Political Reporter/White House Reporter
The Wall Street Journal
Washington
11.2018 - Current
- Covered the Department of Government Efficiency, delivering scoops on the Education Department and the Social Security Administration.
- Provided comprehensive coverage of the Biden White House and the 2024 presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris.
- Served as the newspaper's lead reporter on the 2024 Democratic presidential primaries, with a focus on the campaign of Joe Biden.
National Political Reporter/White House Reporter
The Associated Press
Washington
10.2011 - 11.2016
- AP’s beat writer on the campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
- Political reporter covering the Democratic Party in the aftermath of the 2012 campaign.
- Campaign reporter based at the White House during President Obama’s re-election campaign.
Regional Reporter/Auto Writer
The Associated Press
Washington
05.2005 - 10.2011
- Covered Michigan congressional delegation and federal regulations of the U.S. auto industry.
- Broke news on bailouts of General Motors & Chrysler, CAFE standards & Toyota recalls.
Political Reporter
The Associated Press
Des Moines/Miami
08.1999 - 05.2005
- Iowa Statehouse reporter covering the 2000 presidential caucuses.
- Campaign reporter following Gov. Jeb Bush, politics and the 2004 presidential race in Florida.
Local government and courts reporter
The Charleston Daily Mail
Charleston
08.1997 - 07.1998
Education
Master’s Degree - Journalism
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
New York05.1999
Bachelor’s Degree - Arts, Government major
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.05.1997
Skills
- Campaign coverage
- Policy writing
- Source development
- Political analysis
- Content editing
- Storytelling
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
National Political Reporter/White House Reporter
The Wall Street Journal
11.2018 - Current
National Political Reporter/White House Reporter
The Associated Press
10.2011 - 11.2016
Regional Reporter/Auto Writer
The Associated Press
05.2005 - 10.2011
Political Reporter
The Associated Press
08.1999 - 05.2005
Local government and courts reporter
The Charleston Daily Mail
08.1997 - 07.1998
Master’s Degree - Journalism
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
Bachelor’s Degree - Arts, Government major
Georgetown University
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