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Ross Tolleson
| Ross Tolleson | ||
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| Georgia State Senate District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Georgia State Senate District 18 | ||
| 2002-2004 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 26, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Perry, Georgia | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Tolleson has been a Senator since 2003; first elected to district 18 from 2002-2004, and from 2005 to the present represents district 20.
Tolleson is past Vice President for Tolleson Supply Company. He was founder and on the Board of Directors of Crossroads Bank of Perry from 1986 to 1998. He is currently a Tree Farmer. He is also Founding Partner/Financial Adviser for UBS Shepley-Tolleson Financial Group. He is also a Financial Adviser for UBS Paine Webber.
Tolleson received his Diploma from Westfield School in 1975. He then attended the University of Georgia.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Tolleson served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources and the Environment, Chair | ||||
| • Rules, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Assignments | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tolleson served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources and the Environment, Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Reapportionment and Redistricting | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tolleson served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Natural Resources and the Environment | ||||
| • Regulated Industries and Utilities | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2012
Tolleson ran in the 2012 election for Georgia State Senate District 20. Tolleson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. No Democratic candidate filed to run for this seat. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2] Tolleson ran unopposed in the general election.[3]
| Georgia State Senate, District 20, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ross Tolleson Incumbent |
100% | 54,196 | |
| Total Votes | 54,196 | |||
2010
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2010
Tolleson won re-election to the 20th district seat in 2010. Tolleson was unopposed in the November 2, 2010 election.[4]
| Georgia State Senate, District 20 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ross Tolleson (R)
|
36,182 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Tolleson won re-election to the Georgia Senate from Georgia's 20th Senate district. Tolleson ran unopposed in the election, and he received 50,096 votes.[5] Tolleson raised $79,225 for his campaign.[6]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Tolleson received $46,887 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Georgia State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ross Tolleson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Cook Management Services | $2,000 |
| Georgia Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Caterpillar | $1,500 |
| Troutman Sanders LLP | $1,250 |
| Weyerhaeuser Co | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $46,887 |
2008
In 2008, Tolleson collected $79,225 in campaign contributions.[8] The six largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Home Builders Association of Georgia | $4,600 |
| Georgia Association of Realtors | $3,000 |
| Summerhill | $3,000 |
| Waste Management | $2,000 |
| United Waste Service | $2,000 |
| Georgia Apartment Association | $2,000 |
2006
In 2006 Tolleson collected $163,734 in campaign contributions. [9] His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Joseph David Advertising | $3,338 |
| Home Builders Association of Georgia | $3,000 |
| Georgia Hospital Association | $2,500 |
| Tolleson Lumber Co Inc | $2,500 |
| Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce | $2,500 |
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Personal
Tolleson and his wife, Sally, have three children.
External links
- Ross Tolleson's campaign website
- Biography from the Georgia State Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Ross Tolleson on Facebook
References
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division "Candidate List" Accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division "2012 Election Results" Accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Georgia Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 20 Georgia Senate candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Ross Tolleson
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
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