Thomas Sawyer
| Thomas Sawyer | ||
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| Ohio State Senate District 28 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $60,584/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2008 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Appointed | February 2007 | |
| Term limits | 2 consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| 1987-2003 | ||
| Mayor, City of Akron | ||
| 1983-1986 | ||
| Ohio State House of Representatives | ||
| 1977-1983 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Akron, 1968 | |
| Master's | University of Akron, 1970 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 15, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Akron, OH | |
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Sawyer worked as a Personnel Administrator for Cuyahoga School for Boys in 1973. He then worked as a Legislative Analyst for Ohio Public Utilities Commission from 1975 to 1976.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sawyer served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Criminal Justice | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
2011-2012
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Insurance, Commerce and Labor | ||||
2009-2010
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Energy and Public Utilities | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2012
Sawyer won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio Senate, District 28. Sawyer was unopposed in the March 6 Democratic primary election and defeated Robert G. Roush (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Ohio State Senate, District 28, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Thomas Sawyer Incumbent |
71.9% | 104,697 | |
| Republican | Robert G. Roush | 28.1% | 40,952 | |
| Total Votes | 145,649 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Sawyer was elected to Ohio State Senate District 28.[2]
Sawyer raised $69,245 for his campaign.[3]
| Ohio State Senate District 28 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Thomas Sawyer (D)
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108,168 | |||
| James Carr (R) | 50,064 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which he was not up for re-election, Sawyer raised $13,150. [4]
Listed below are primary contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| OHIO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | $2,500 |
| OHIO CREDIT UNION LEAGUE | $1,500 |
| FIRSTENERGY CORP | $1,000 |
2008
In 2008 Sawyer raised $69,245.[5]
Listed below are the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| OHIO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | $7,500 |
| VOTE TOM SAWYER | $5,878 |
| BOICH JR, WAYNE MICHAEL | $5,000 |
Recent news
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Thomas Sawyer News Feed
- Transportation costs squeezing school districts - Akron Beacon Journal
- House panel says it will expand Benghazi probe, interview Pickering and Mullen - Washington Post (blog)
- John Brennan, Portland 'Airport Stripper,' Plans To Fight $1000 Fine From TSA - Huffington Post
- Liberals in Denial Over Boston Terrorists - RushLimbaugh.com (subscription)
- Why We Should Care About The Massive Age Gaps Between A-List Actors And ... - Huffington Post (blog)
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External links
- Profile from the Ohio Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
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Ohio State Senate District 28 2007–present |
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