Thomas Burch
| Thomas Burch | ||
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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 30 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1972-1974, 1979-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position (current service) | 34 | |
| Years in position (previous service) | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1978 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Bellarmine College, 1959 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy | |
| Years of service | 1948-1952 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 19, 1931 | |
| Place of birth | Louisville, KY | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Burch's professional experience includes working as a Production Control Manager for General Electric Corporation. He served as a Petty Officer in the United States Navy Reserve from 1952-1956 and in the United States Navy from 1948-1952.
Issues
Campaign themes
Burch's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
- Excerpt:"Improved education for our children"
- Excerpt:"Lower prescription costs for seniors"
- Excerpt:"Quality, affordable health care"
- Excerpt:"Increased health department services for the uninsured and needy"
- Excerpt:"Better nursing home staffing ratios"
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Burch served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Welfare, Chair | ||||
| • Licensing and Occupations | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Burch served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Licensing and Occupations | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Licensing and Occupations | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Burch served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Welfare, Chair | ||||
| • Licensing and Occupations | ||||
| • Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
Elections
2012
Burch won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 30. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012 and defeated Aaron L. Wilson (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 30, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Thomas Burch Incumbent |
75.1% | 13,345 | |
| Republican | Aaron Wilson | 24.9% | 4,429 | |
| Total Votes | 17,774 | |||
2010
Burch's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Aaron Wilson. According to official results, Burch defeated Wilson by a margin of 9,433 to 3,600. [4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 30 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Thomas Burch (D)
|
9,433 | |||
| Aaron Wilson (R) | 3,600 | |||
Burch ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Burch was re-elected to the 30th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition. [5] He raised $29,175 for his campaign. [6]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 30 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Burch (D)
|
15,653 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Burch is available dating back to 1994. Based on available campaign finance records, Burch raised a total of $520,965 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 12, 2013.[7]
| Thomas Burch's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kentucky State House, District 30 |  |
$117,279 | |
| 2010 | Kentucky State House, District 30 | |
$103,030 | |
| 2008 | Kentucky State House, District 30 | |
$29,175 | |
| 2006 | Kentucky State House, District 30 | |
$60,112 | |
| 2004 | Kentucky State House, District 30 | |
$52,575 | |
| 2002 | Kentucky State House, District 30 | |
$25,930 | |
| 2000 | Kentucky State House, District 30 | |
$50,385 | |
| 1998 | Kentucky State House, District 30 | |
$40,502 | |
| 1996 | Kentucky State House, District 30 | |
$26,075 | |
| 1994 | Kentucky State House, District 30 | |
$15,902 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $520,965 | |||
2012
Burch won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Burch raised a total of $117,279.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Burch's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Humana | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Attorneys Political Action Trust | $2,000 | |||
| Merck & Co | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $117,279 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Burch won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Burch raised a total of $103,030.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Burch's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Campaign Cmte | $5,000 | |||
| Kentucky Ophthalmological | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Hospitals Circle of Friends | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Pharmacists Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $103,030 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Burch won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Burch raised a total of $29,175.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Burch's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $2,000 | |||
| General Drivers Warehousemen & Helpers Local 89 | $1,000 | |||
| Amgen | $1,000 | |||
| Gilbert, John | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $29,175 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Burch won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Burch raised a total of $60,112.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Burch's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Campaign Cmte | $2,500 | |||
| Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys | $2,000 | |||
| Jefferson County Teachers Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $60,112 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Burch won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Burch raised a total of $52,575.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Burch's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $2,000 | |||
| Moorman, Mo | $1,500 | |||
| Kentucky Attorneys Political Action Trust | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $52,575 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Burch won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Burch raised a total of $25,930.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Burch's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities | $1,500 | |||
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Attorneys Political Action Trust | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $25,930 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Burch won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2000. During that election cycle, Burch raised a total of $50,385.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Burch's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,500 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 | |||
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $1,250 | |||
| Shwah, Deborah | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Auto Workers | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $50,385 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1998
Burch won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1998. During that election cycle, Burch raised a total of $40,502.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Burch's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| Renfro, James E | $2,700 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,500 | |||
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,000 | |||
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Attorneys Political Action Trust | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $40,502 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1996
Burch won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1996. During that election cycle, Burch raised a total of $26,075.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Burch's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| Louisville Gas & Electric-Lg&E Corp-Loupac | $3,300 | |||
| Renfro, James | $1,500 | |||
| Ky Attorneys Pac | $1,500 | |||
| Mackin, Jeffrey L | $1,500 | |||
| Kentucky Education Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $26,075 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1994
Burch won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1994. During that election cycle, Burch raised a total of $15,902.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 1994 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Burch's campaign in 1994 | ||||
| International Brotherhood of Teamsters | $500 | |||
| Ky Democratic Exec Cmte | $500 | |||
| Speak Up for Rural Electrification | $500 | |||
| Hauner, Darlene | $500 | |||
| Harvey, Tony | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 1994 | $15,902 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Burch has five children.[8] He is a member of the Brooklawn Youth Services Board, Co-Founder of Day Spring, and a member of the Home of the Innocents, Kentucky Domestic Violence Association, Kentucky Organ Donor Council, Kentucky Welfare Reform Coalition, Kosair Children's Hospital, Lions Foundation, National Organization for Women, and the Saint Bartholomew Church.[9]
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Kentucky Legislature - Thomas Burch
- Thomas Burch on FreedomKentucky.org
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996, 1994
References
- ↑ "tomburch30," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, House candidate list
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Election Results
- ↑ Official Kentucky general election results
- ↑ 2008 Kentucky Election Results
- ↑ Kentucky House of Representatives, 2008 Money raised
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Burch, THomas," accessed June 12, 2013
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Burch
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