The #NCGA is back in short session today. The first thing that must be done is passing a budget. Our state budget is 293 days late…and counting.

I believe in advocating for our schools. Students, teachers, and staff should never be the victims of political stalemates. #tmonks4nc #ncpol #schoolfunding #budgetbattles

It’s amazing to be watching the splashdown of Artemis II. Did anyone else not breathe for 10 minutes watching it live? Or was it just me?

Tonight I stood up at the Concord City Council meeting, to stand and ask those in charge to stand against an ICE facility in our city. I see this as something objectionable not only morally, but developmentally and economically. #tmonks4nc #concordnc #nc #ncpol #publiccomment

I grew up in the 90s learning that community matters. Neighbors helped neighbors, adults looked out for us, and we believed tomorrow could be better. I’m running to protect that feeling. #ncpol #90sKid #tmonks4nc

Hello Cabarrus County! Today is the day! Primary voting has started. Head to your assigned polling place and cast your ballot to make sure your voice is heard. #NC #CabCo #NCPol #NCVotes

Progressive is about people. It’s about solutions. It’s about moving forward. Grateful for the endorsement of the Progressive Caucus of the NC Democratic Party as we work to build a stronger, more just North Carolina. #ncpol #nc73 #forwardthinking #TeamThomas #NotMeNotYouUs

Took Dolly out to see the snow, she was not impressed. Stay safe and warm out there! #snowday #NC #goldenretriever

My Statement on the passing of Kim DeLaney, Cabarrus County small business owner and candidate for NC House of Representatives District 73.

So I hear we are throwing back to #2016. I had just graduated college, puppy snuggles, lots of time making memories with my mom, Snapchat filters, and a major election we are still feeling the fallout from. 2016 wrapped up in one statement: oh what a time to be alive! #TBT

I was proud to walk in the Kannapolis Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Day parade today with Red Wine & Blue, and so many friends. The Dream Dr. King talked about is never ending and a road toward tomorrow we have to keep marching on towards. #MLK #Dream #KeepMarching #NCPol

#FBF: Hard to believe that 10 years ago today I walked across the stage at @FGCU earning my Bachelor's Degree in Communication. If you had told 22 year old Thomas that a decade later he would be running for office he probably would have laughed in your face. Funny how time flies and paths change?

#ncpol Come hang out with us tonight! @tmonks4nc.bsky.social

A little less than a month ago I announced I was running. Today I officially filed. Thank you for your support! We cannot do it alone! Today I ask that you donate $26 to celebrate this moment, and help us prepare for the next. Donate now: secure.actblue.com/donate/thoma...

“You are braver than you believe, smarter than you seem, and stronger than you think.” Take the steps you see to make Cabarrus County, North Carolina, the United States, and the World a better place. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Happy Thanksgiving I am grateful for the community that we are building and excited where things will go from here

It’s Halloween week and “she” is already defrosting #halloween #shesdefrosting #fall #christmas

"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." Start where you are, with courage. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

"Leadership is not only a matter of action, but also of integrity." Do the right thing, even when no one is watching. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." Speak truth today—it matters more than ever. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

"A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus." Lead with vision, not approval. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." Be brave in the face of fear—victory is in action. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

"A leader is a dealer in hope." Bring hope to today—someone needs it more than you know. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." Keep growing, keep leading, keep inspiring. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

There aren’t kings in the United States of America. 🇺🇸. We rejected them 250 years ago and we still do. Turning out today with some amazing people was so inspiring and uplifting. #nokings #concordnc #nc #ncpol

Movements change, that’s why we have elections at the federal level every 2 years. The people can vote for something one cycle & believe it needs a check in the next. Building maps for a predetermined outcome diminishes the will of the people. #NCPol #Gerrymandering #IndependentRedistrictingNow

"Without struggle, there is no progress." Challenges aren’t setbacks—they’re stepping stones. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Hello Cabarrus County! Early voting in our municipal elections is HERE! Make sure you get out and vote! Last municipal election was decided with only 10% turnout, EVERY. VOTE. MATTERS. #CabCo #NC #NCPol #NCVotesEarly #CabarrusCounty

"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Keep moving toward what’s right—progress is happening. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

"We all do better when we work together. Our differences do matter, but our common humanity matters more." Teamwork changes everything. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

In the words of Dorinda Medley: Not well, bitch. #nc #ncpol #gerrymandering #theoffice #midcycleredistricting

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today." Your efforts now shape tomorrow. Plan. Act. Achieve. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

“Do what you feel in your heart to be right—for you’ll be criticized anyway.” Be brave. Follow your own compass. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Courage begins when you decide to face what scares you most. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” Trust yourself and start today. 
 #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Don’t let doubt stop you—big achievements start with one small step. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Give a little, gain a lot. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

"The price of greatness is responsibility." Step into your power and own the impact you can make. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

When you realize redistricting season is here (for the fifth time in 10 years)… Donkey gets it. 😬🗳️ #Gerrymandering #NorthCarolina #EyeTwitching #NCPOL #MidCycleRedistricting

"Democracy is not a state. It is an act." Make your voice count today. Every action matters. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

“Blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of truth.” Question, explore, and think for yourself. Knowledge is power. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

“When you’ve reached the end of your rope, tie a knot, and hang on.” Sometimes resilience is the bravest thing we can do. Keep going. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

*Pretends to be shocked* #nc #ncpol #redistricting #gerrymandering

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Start today by taking one small step toward the change you want to create. 

#qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

We're putting all kinds of Federal employees on furlough or are deemed "essential" and are working without pay...approximately 180,000 North Carolinians, but we've deemed the contractors working on the "Ballroom" as essential? #MakeItMakeSense #GovtShutdown #NC #NCpol

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking that they don’t have any.” Start the day with intention, and watch how the world responds. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

Funny how the federal, and even the state, go “do as I say, not as I do” right? RIGHT?! #governmentshutdown #nc #ncpol #budget #doasisaynotasido

“The time is always right to do what is right.” Take a moment, feel it, and move forward. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily

It’s devastating to hear of the shooting in Southport last night. I’m praying for those who lost their lives, those who were injured, and their friends and families. I love that community. But it’s time for more than prayers, it’s time for policy and change.

I mean I am pretty sure that this is what meetings between Speaker Hall and Leader Berger…passs a budget NOW. #nc #ncpol #budget #medicaid #budget