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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 served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1977 to 1983. He later represented District 14 in the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to 2003.
Biography
Sawyer received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Akron. He worked as a personnel administrator for the Cuyahoga School for Boys and a legislative analyst for Ohio Public Utilities Commission. Sawyer previously served as Mayor of Akron from 1984 to 1986 and a member of the Ohio State School Bard in 2007.
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)
|
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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[edit] 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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