Elbert D. Thomas

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Elbert Duncan Thomas (1883–1953) was a Democratic Party politician from Utah. He represented Utah in the United States Senate from 1933 until 1951.

He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and worked as a professor and administrator at the University of Utah for many years.

He was first elected to the Senate as a Democrat in 1932, defeating Republican Reed Smoot. Thomas served three terms before being defeated for reelection by Wallace F. Bennett in 1950.

Preceded by Reed Smoot

U.S. Senator (Class 3) from Utah 1933-1951

Succeeded by Wallace F. Bennett