Thomas Norment
| Thomas Norment | ||
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| Virginia Senate District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 21 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $18,000/year | |
| Per diem | $178/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1991 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | James Blair High School | |
| Bachelor's | Virginia Military Institute | |
| J.D. | Marshall Wythe School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 04/12/1946 | |
| Place of birth | Richmond, VA | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Episcopal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Norment attended James Blair High School in Williamsburg, Virginia and received a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Military Institute. Norment also received a J.D. from Marshall Wythe School of Law.
In addition to serving as senator Norment is an attorney with Kaufman & Canoles. He is a member of the Bruton Parish Church.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Norment served on the following committees:
- Commerce and Labor Committee
- Courts of Justice, Chairman
- Finance
- Rehabilitation and Social Services
- Rules
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Norment served on the following committees:
District 3
Norment represents Virginia Senate District 3. Senate District 3 includes Gloucester County, James City County, New Kent County, Newport News(part), Williamsburg, York County(part).
Elections
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
On November 8, 2011, Norment won re-election to District 3 of the Virginia State Senate. He defeated Mark Frechette in the primary on August 23, 2011 and was unopposed in the November 8 general election. Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
| Virginia State Senate Republican Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Thomas Norment Incumbent |
72.5% | 11,225 |
| Mark Frechette | 27.5% | 4,253 |
| Total Votes | 15,478 | |
2007
On Nov. 6, 2007, Norment won re-election to the 3rd District Seat in the Virginia State Senate.[1]
Norment raised $562,319 for his campaign.[2]
| Virginia State Senate, District 3 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Norment (R)
|
9,669 | 95.09% | ||
| Write-in | 1,531 | 4.90% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Norment received $784,428 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Virginia State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Norment's campaign in 2011 | |
| Virginia Bankers Association | $31,284 |
| Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association | $20,476 |
| Virginia Trial Lawyers Association | $20,000 |
| Virginia Dental Association | $16,340 |
| Verizon | $15,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $784,428 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 11,225 |
| Cost of each vote received | $69.88 |
2007
Below are Norment's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2007 election:
| Contributor | 2007 total |
|---|---|
| Virginia Trial Lawyers Association | $15,000 |
| G. Gilmer Minor III | $15,000 |
| Virginia Association of Realtors | $13,500 |
| Verizon | $12,500 |
| Virginia Bankers Association | $11,884 |
Personal
Norment was born in Richmond, Virginia on April 12, 1946.
External links
- Thomas Norment's personal website
- Biography from the Virginia Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Sen. Norment on State Surge
- Campaign contributions:2001, 2003, 2005, 2007
- Thomas Norment on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by NA |
Virginia Senate District 3 1992-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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