Tom Letson
| Tom Letson | ||
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| Ohio House of Representatives District 64 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $60,584/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Kent State University, 1983 | |
| J.D. | University of Akron, School of Law, 1988 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/29/1952 | |
| Place of birth | Columbus, OH | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Letson is an acting Municipal Court Judge and an attorney at law. Letson has professional experience as a bailiff with the Court of Common Pleas and a machinist as well.
Letson earned a BA in psychology from Kent State University and a JD from University of Akron, School of Law.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Letson served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Manufacturing and Workforce Development | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Letson served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary and Ethics | ||||
| • State Government and Elections | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Letson served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
Letson won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio House District 64. Letson defeated Sheila Calko and David C. Cook in the March 6 Democratic primary election and defeated Randy Law (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 64, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Tom Letson Incumbent |
60.2% | 28,030 | |
| Republican | Randy Law | 39.8% | 18,496 | |
| Total Votes | 46,526 | |||
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 64 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Tom Letson |
65.7% | 5,725 |
| Sheila Calko | 17.8% | 1,549 |
| David C. Cook | 16.6% | 1,443 |
| Total Votes | 8,717 | |
2010
Letson won re-election to District 64 of the Ohio House of Representatives.[3] His opponents were Albert Haberstroh Jr. (R) and Randy Law (I). The election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 64 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Letson (D)
|
18,767 | 62.57% | ||
| Albert Haberstroh Jr. (R) | 11,225 | 37.43% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Letson won re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives.[5]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 64 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tom Letson (D)
|
31,783 | |||
| Thomas Montgomery (R) | 15,290 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Letson won election to the Ohio House of Representatives.[6] His opponent was Randy Law (R).
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 64 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tom Letson (D)
|
20,316 | |||
| Randy Law (R) | 16,953 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 Letson had raised $208,926.[7]
Listed below are the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| AFSCME | $22,790 |
| HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND OF OHIO | $15,082 |
| ELECTRICAL WORKERS | $12,896 |
| SEIU HEALTH CARE DISTRICT 1199 | $11,395 |
| OHIO ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES | $11,395 |
2008
In 2008, Letson collected $98,495 in donations.[8]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| SEIU HEALTH CARE DISTRICT 1199 WV KY OH | $10,670 |
| CAFARO, JOHN J | $10,000 |
| OHIO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | $7,500 |
| LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS | $6,001 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS | $5,000 |
| OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION | $3,400 |
Personal
Letson is married and has one child.
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External links
- Representative Letson's campaign
- Ohio House of Representatives - Rep. Letson
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Representative Letson's Democratic caucus page
- Representative Letson's State Surge sponsored bills
References
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Secretary of State, Ohio House of Representatives elections results
- ↑ 2010 Candidate List
- ↑ Ohio House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Ohio House of Representatives official election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
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