Thomas did not run for re-election in 1888, and was succeeded by Democrat William Ralls Morrison.
Thomas did not run for re-election in 1888, and was succeeded by Democrat William Ralls Morrison.
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===District Judge of Indian Territory===
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In late June 1897, Thomas was appointed by President McKinley to become a U.S. district judge for Indian Territory (also known as "I.T.").<ref name=historicalsocietybio/>