Thomas W.
Bradshaw, an American politician and businessman who served as mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, died on December 30, 2025, at age 87. A member of the Raleigh city council, he became the city’s youngest mayor and served one term from 1971 to 1973.
Bradshaw later served as North Carolina secretary of transportation during the first term of Gov. Jim Hunt from 1977 to 1981. After leaving state government, he worked as managing director and co-head of the Transportation Group for Citigroup Global Markets. He was a candidate for a seat in the North Carolina Senate in 2014.
Thomas Wood Bradshaw Jr. (October 22, 1938 – December 30, 2025) was an American businessman and politician in North Carolina. He was a member of the city council of Raleigh, and became the youngest mayor of Raleigh, serving for one term (1971–1973).