Alex Thomas is an experienced journalist focused on creating engaging content across multiple platforms.
He currently serves as the Washington Correspondent for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, where he primarily covers the Arkansas congressional delegation and legislative issues impacting the Natural State. During his time with the news organization, Alex has fostered relationships with federal lawmakers of multiple states and political affiliations, as well as policy experts nationwide.
Alex previously produced "Arkies in the Beltway," the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s weekly podcast connecting Arkansans to national political stories. The podcast ran from September 2023 to December 2025.
Before joining the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Alex served as anchor and reporter for West Virginia MetroNews in Charleston, West Virginia. He played an instrumental role in expanding the news organization's political news coverage.
Alex is a proud alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied broadcast journalism, political science and education. He is also an Eagle Scout.
