Tom Dickson
| Tom Dickson | ||
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| Georgia House of Representatives District 6 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Maryville College | |
| Master's | University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | |
| Other | EdS, State University of West Georgia | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 22, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Paradise, PA | |
| Profession | Retired Educator | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Dickson served as School Superintendent of Whitfield County Schools from 1998-2003, and as School System Administrator from 1976-1998.
He is a member of the Dalton Rotary Club, Georgia Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, Georgia Project Board of Directors, Georgia School Superintendent's Association, Northwest Georgia United Way Board of Directors, and the Whitfield County Board of Health.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dickson served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Subcommittee Chair | ||||
| • Economic Development and Tourism | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Regulated Industries | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dickson served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Economic Development and Tourism | ||||
| • Human Relations and Aging | ||||
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment | ||||
| • Regulated Industries | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dickson served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Human Relations and Aging, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Economic Development and Tourism | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Regulated Industries | ||||
Elections
2012
Dickson ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 6. Dickson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. [2] Dickson won in the general election.[3]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 6, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Tom Dickson Incumbent |
100% | 12,341 | |
| Total Votes | 12,341 | |||
2010
Dickson ran for re-election to the 6th District seat in 2010. He defeated Tommy Patterson (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 6 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Dickson (R)
|
7,120 | 77.4% | ||
| Tommy Patterson (D) | 2,081 | 22.6% | ||
He defeated Mike Cowan in the July 20 primary.[5]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 6 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Dickson
|
1,828 | 51.2% | ||
| Mike Cowan | 1,745 | 48.8% | ||
2008
In 2008 Dickson was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 6. Dickson (R) ran unopposed and finished with 13,292 votes.[6] Dickson raised $13,550 for his campaign fund.[7]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 6 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tom Dickson (R)
|
13,292 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Dickson collected $50,902 in campaign contributions.[8] The largest contributors to the campaign were as follows:
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Dickson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Georgia Beer Wholesalers Association | $3,150 |
| Cmte To Elect Donald R Thomas | $2,000 |
| Ralston For Representative | $2,000 |
| Georgia Association Of Educators | $2,000 |
| Friends Of Jan Jones | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $50,902 |
2008
In 2008, Dickson collected $13,550 in campaign contributions.[9] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Anheuser-Busch | $1,750 |
| Home Builders Association of Georgia | $1,000 |
| Georgia Association of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Publix Supermarkets | $1,000 |
| Associated General Contractors of Georgia | $1,000 |
2006
In 2006, Dickson collected $7,125 in campaign contributions. [10] His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Georgia Dental Association | $750 |
| Georgia Hospital Association | $550 |
| ABATE of Georgia Inc Moto PAC | $500 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $500 |
| 1-800 CONTACTS | $500 |
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External links
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Tom Dickson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Tom Dickson on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Dickson
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division "Candidate List" Accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division "2012 Election Results" Accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "July 20, 2010 State Representative primary results
- ↑ Georgia House of Representatives election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Georgia House 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Tom Dickson
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
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