Thomas W. Libous | |
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| Member of the New York State Senate | |
| In office January 4, 1989 – July 22, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Warren M. Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Fred Akshar |
| Constituency | 51st district (1989–2010) 52nd district (2011–2013) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 16, 1953 Johnson City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 3, 2016 (aged 63) Endicott, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Frances Libous |
| Children | Matthew Nicholas |
| Alma mater | State University of New York, Broome State University of New York, Utica |
Thomas W. Libous (April 14, 1953 – May 3, 2016) was an American politician who served as New York State Senator for the 52nd Senate District, representing the counties of Broome, Tioga, Chenango and Delaware.
A Republican, Libous was first elected to the State Senate in 1988. He won a total of 14 terms in the Senate, eventually rising to the position of Deputy Majority Leader. An influential Albany dealmaker, Libous was notable for his advocacy for New York's Southern Tier. On July 22, 2015, Libous forfeited his Senate seat when he was found guilty of lying to the FBI. His conviction was vacated following his death.