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David Thomas (South Carolina)
| David Thomas | ||
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| South Carolina State Senate District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1984-2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2012 | |
| First elected | 1984 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Greenville City Council | ||
| 1979-1984 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of North Carolina, Charlotte, 1971 | |
| Master's | Texas Christian University, 1979 | |
| J.D. | University of South Carolina, 1995 | |
| Other | M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1975 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 10, 1949 | |
| Place of birth | Seneca, SC | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Thomas was on the Greenville City Council from 1979 to 1984. He was Mayor Pro Temp from 1983 to 1984. He joined the South Carolina State Senate in 1984 and served there until his primary defeat in 2012.
Thomas is the President of Copy Cat, Incorporated. He is currently an attorney as well.
Thomas earned his BA from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte in 1971. He went on to receive his MDiv from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1975. He then earned his MA from Texas Christian University in 1979. He received his JD from the University of South Carolina in 1995.
Thomas was considered one of the most conservative senators in the South Carolina State Senate during his tenure.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thomas served on the following committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, South Carolina State Senate, Chair
- Corrections and Penology Committee, South Carolina State Senate
- Finance Committee, South Carolina State Senate
- Medical Affairs Committee, South Carolina State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Thomas served on the following committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, South Carolina Senate
- Corrections and Penology Committee, South Carolina Senate
- Finance Committee, South Carolina Senate
- Medical Affairs Committee, South Carolina Senate
Elections
2012
Thomas was eliminated in the June 12 Republican primary by Ross Turner and Joseph Swann who advanced to a runoff.[1][2][3]
| South Carolina State Senate District 8 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Joe Swann |
27.4% | 2,019 |
| Ross Turner |
26.5% | 1,953 |
| David Thomas Incumbent | 20.5% | 1,509 |
| Jim Lee | 17.1% | 1,261 |
| Chad Groover | 8.4% | 615 |
| Total Votes | 7,357 | |
2008
Thomas won re-election for District 8 of the South Carolina State Senate with 40,988, ahead of 494 write-ins.[4]
Thomas raised $41,647 for his campaign.[5]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 8 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Thomas
|
40,988 | |||
| Write-ins | 494 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
Thomas raised $41,647 in the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributor is listed below. He received 22 individual contribution of $1,000 each, his next largest contribution amount.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Republican Caucus of South Carolina | $2,025 |
Pension
Due to a state law passed in 2002, which allows legislators who have served 30 years to receive a taxpayer-funded pension rather than a salary, Thomas was able to begin collecting his pension in January 2005 without leaving office. His salary at the time was $10,400, while the annual pension was $32,390.[7]
Personal
Thomas has a wife, Fran.
External links
- David Thomas' campaign website
- David Thomas' personal website
- Profile from the South Carolina Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
- David Thomas on Facebook
- David Thomas on Twitter
References
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission "2012 Candidates," Accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ SC Votes "Primary Results" June 12, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official Primary Results," June 29, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Thomas's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to David Thomas
- ↑ USA Today, "How state lawmakers pump up pensions in ways you can't," April 16, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
South Carolina State Senate - District 8 1984-2012 |
Succeeded by Ross Turner (R) |
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