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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
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Burch raised $103,030 in contributions. [7]
His six largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Campaign Cmte | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Attorneys Political Action Trust | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Ophthalmological PAC | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Hospitals Circle Of Friends | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Pharmacists Association | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Association Of Health Care Facilities | $2,000 |
2008
In 2008 Burch collected $29,175 in donations.[8]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities | $1,000 |
| General Drivers, Warehousemen, & Helpers Local 89 | $1,000 |
Personal
Burch has five children.[9] 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.[10]
Recent news
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- Medicaid expansion decision expected from Gov. Steve Beshear on Thursday - The Courier-Journal
- Beshear likely to announce today that he will expand Medicaid - The Lane Report
- Kentucky Governor Beshear Signed Law Which Strengthens State Home Visiting ... - LoanSafe
- Country singer Willie Nelson turns 80 - Kansas City Star
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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: 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
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 Contributions to Thomas Burch
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Burch
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