Thomas Riner
| Thomas Riner | ||
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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 41 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1983-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 30 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1982 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Centre College, 1968 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 7, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | Louisville, KY | |
| Profession | Pastor | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Riner's professional experience includes working as a Pastor at Christ is King Baptist Church and Administrator at Christ is King School for Dyslexic Children.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Riner served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business | ||||
| • Education, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Labor and Industry | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Riner served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Labor and Industry | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Labor and Industry | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Riner served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business | ||||
| • Education, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Labor and Industry | ||||
| • Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
Elections
2012
Riner won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 41. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012 and defeated Henry Owens III(Descendants of American Slaves) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 41, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Thomas Riner Incumbent |
92.5% | 11,717 | |
| Independent | Henry Owens III | 7.5% | 946 | |
| Total Votes | 12,663 | |||
2010
Riner's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Nathan Haney. According to official results, Riner defeated Haney by a margin of 7,591 to 2,575. [3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 41 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Thomas Riner (D)
|
7,591 | |||
| Nathan Haney (R) | 2,575 | |||
Riner defeated challenger Mike Slaton by a margin of 2,382 to 1,501 in the May 18 Democratic primary election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Riner was re-elected to the 41st District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition. [4] He raised $2,165 for his campaign. [5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 41 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Riner (D)
|
12,522 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Riner is available dating back to 1994. Based on available campaign finance records, Riner raised a total of $123,412 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 14, 2013.[6]
| Thomas Riner's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kentucky State House, District 41 |  |
$0 | |
| 2010 | Kentucky State House, District 41 | |
$34,823 | |
| 2008 | Kentucky State House, District 41 | |
$2,165 | |
| 2006 | Kentucky State House, District 41 | |
$61,401 | |
| 2004 | Kentucky State House, District 41 | |
$0 | |
| 2002 | Kentucky State House, District 41 | |
$18,127 | |
| 2000 | Kentucky State House, District 41 | |
$265 | |
| 1998 | Kentucky State House, District 41 | |
$200 | |
| 1996 | Kentucky State House, District 41 | |
$6,256 | |
| 1994 | Kentucky State House, District 41 | |
$175 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $123,412 | |||
2010
Riner won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Riner raised a total of $34,823.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Riner's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Campaign Cmte | $15,000 | |||
| Gumm, Jamey | $1,000 | |||
| Lundergan, Gerald | $1,000 | |||
| Oliver, Eric | $1,000 | |||
| Lundergan, Charlotte | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $34,823 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Riner won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Riner raised a total of $2,165.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Riner's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Riner, Moses | $1,000 | |||
| Funds Transferred to General | $570 | |||
| Michael, Margaret | $550 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $2,165 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Riner won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Riner raised a total of $61,401.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Riner's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Riner, Tom | $52,825 | |||
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Campaign Cmte | $2,500 | |||
| Jones, Brereton | $1,000 | |||
| Durham, Pamela | $500 | |||
| Owen, Charles | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $61,401 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Riner won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Riner raised a total of $18,127.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Riner's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Riner, Tom | $17,000 | |||
| Riner, Claudia | $438 | |||
| Kentucky Democratic Party | $242 | |||
| Morrison, Tyler | $200 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $18,127 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Riner won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2000. During that election cycle, Riner raised a total of $265.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Riner's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Riner, Tom | $200 | |||
| Kentucky Democratic Party | $65 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $265 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1996
Riner won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1996. During that election cycle, Riner raised a total of $6,256.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Riner's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| Riner, Tom | $6,096 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $6,256 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Riner is a member of the American Legion Highland Post 201, Executives Club of Louisville, Filson Club, Highlands Kiwanis Club, Jefferson Club, Kentucky Historical Society, and National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.[7]
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External links
- Tom Riner's personal website
- Kentucky Legislature - Thomas Riner
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Kentucky Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
References
- ↑ 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, "Riner, Thomas," accessed June 14, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Riner
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