Tom Cumming Carrell (July 10, 1900 – October 15, 1972) was an American politician.

Early life

Carrell was born on July 10, 1900, in Cooper, Texas. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and he received a master's degree in education from the University of Southern California.

Career

During World War II, he served in the United States Army.

Carrell as a Democratic member of the California State Assembly for the 41st district from 1959 to 1967, and the California State Senate for the 22nd district from 1967 to 1972. As state senator, he objected to Southern California Edison's chairman Jack K. Horton's plan to increase electricity rates by 16% in 1971.

Death

Carrell died on October 15, 1972, in Honolulu, Hawaii.