Thomas Lee Judge born October 12, 1934 in Helena, Montana, USA.

Judge served in the Montana House of Representatives from 1961 to 1967, the state senate from 1967 to 1969, and as Lieutenant Governor of Montana from 1969 to 1973. Judge was elected Governor of Montana in 1972 and reelected in 1976. His terms in office was (1973-1981). He was a member of the Democratic Party.