Thomas Wyss
| Thomas Wyss | ||
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| Indiana State Senate District 15 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1985-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $22,616.46/year | |
| Per diem | $152/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1985 | |
| Next election | November 2014 | |
| Term limits | No | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Purdue University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Lieutenant Colonel (retired), Indiana National Guard | |
| Years of service | 1966-1997 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 24, 1942 | |
| Profession | GE Industrial Systems (retired) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Wyss is a member of the Allen County Republican Club. He was an Allen County Council Member from 1978 to 1985. He then served as a Precinct Committee Member from 1976 to 1986 and again from 1993 to 1998. He joined the Indiana State Senate in 1985 and has served in that position since. He is former Majority Whip, representing the 15th district.
Wyss was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indiana Air National Guard from 1966 to 1997. He is currently a retired Program Development Specialist for General Electric Corporation Industrial Systems.
Wyss earned his BS in Industrial Supervision from Purdue University, Fort Wayne.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wyss served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Homeland Security, Transportation and Veterans Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Procedure | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wyss served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appointments and Claims | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Procedure | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wyss served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appointments and Claims | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education and Career Development | ||||
| • Elections | ||||
| • Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Procedure | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2010
Wyss faced Democratic candidate Jack Morris in the November 2 general election. Wyss defeated Morris by a margin of 17,936 to 12,014. [1]
Wyss ran unopposed in the May 4 Republican primary. [2]
| Indiana State Senate, District 15 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Thomas Wyss (R)
|
17,936 | 59.9% | ||
| Jack Morris (D) | 12,014 | 40.1% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Thomas Wyss won re-election to the Indiana State Senate District 15 receiving 16,392 votes, ahead of Democrat Michael Bynum receiving 12,427 votes.[3]
| Indiana State Senate, District 15 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Thomas Wyss (R)
|
16,392 | |||
| Michael Bynum (D) | 12,427 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Wyss received $165,823 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Indiana State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Wyss's campaign in 2010 | |
| Indiana Republican Party | $37,793 |
| Indiana Chamber Of Commerce | $11,900 |
| David Long For State Senate | $9,000 |
| Indiana Motor Truck Association | $6,000 |
| Hoosiers For Economic Growth | $5,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $165,823 |
2008
In 2008, a year Wyss was not up for re-election, he collected $75,615 in donations.[5]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Associated Builders & Contractors of Indiana | $3,400 |
| Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $2,650 |
| Millers Health Systems | $2,450 |
2006
In 2006, Wyss collected $95,418 in donations.[6]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indiana Republican Party | $13,211 |
| AT&T | $4,000 |
| Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $3,400 |
| Build Indiana Council | $3,100 |
| Indiana Association of Realtors | $2,800 |
2002
In 2002, Wyss collected $76,874 in donations while winning re-election.[7]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Allen County Republican Central Committee | $4,460 |
| Indiana Association of Realtors | $2,800 |
| Associated Builders & Contractors of Indiana | $2,600 |
1998
In 1998, Wyss collected $57,616 in donations while winning re-election.[8]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| James Wade | $1,600 |
| Indiana State Medical Association | $1,275 |
| In Realtors Association- IRPAC | $1,260 |
Personal
Wyss and his wife, Shirley, have two children.
External links
- Official Indiana State Senate website of Thomas Wyss
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1994
- Thomas Wyss on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Indiana State Senate Official General Election Results
- ↑ 2010 Indiana Primary Election Results
- ↑ Indiana Senate official election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign donations
- ↑ Wyss Campaign Donors, 2008
- ↑ Wyss Campaign Donors
- ↑ Wyss Campaign Donors, 2002
- ↑ Wyss Campaign Donors, 1998
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