Thomas Patton
| Thomas Patton | ||
 | ||
| Ohio State Senate District 24 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Floor Leader, Ohio Senate | ||
| 2012 - present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $60,584/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 2 consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Ohio State House of Representatives | ||
| 2003-2009 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Business Consultant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
 | ||
Contents |
Patton served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2003 to 2009.
Biography
Patton attended Cleveland State University. He worked as a small business owner and marketing consultant. Patton is currently a Business Consultant for Blue Technologies.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Patton served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
| • Public Safety, Local Government, and Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Reference | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Public Utilities | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Highways and Transportation | ||||
| • Ways and Means and Economic Development | ||||
2009-2010
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Public Utilities | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Highways and Transportation | ||||
| • Ways and Means and Economic Development | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2012
Patton won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio Senate, District 24. Patton was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Jennifer L. Brady (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Ohio State Senate, District 24, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Thomas Patton Incumbent |
59% | 104,247 | |
| Democratic | Jennifer L. Brady | 41% | 72,592 | |
| Total Votes | 176,839 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Patton was elected to Ohio State Senate District 24.[2]
Patton raised $1,357,858 for his campaign.[3]
| Ohio State Senate District 24 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Thomas Patton (R)
|
125,159 | |||
| Gary Kucinich (D) | 57,839 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Patton is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Patton raised a total of $5,627,326 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 31, 2013.[4]
| Thomas Patton's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Ohio State Senate, District 24 |  |
$2,166,265 | |
| 2010 | Ohio State Senate, District 24 |  |
$477,225 | |
| 2008 | Ohio State Senate, District 24 | |
$1,357,858 | |
| 2006 | Ohio State House, District 18 | |
$738,174 | |
| 2004 | Ohio State House, District 18 | |
$384,931 | |
| 2002 | Ohio State House, District 18 | |
$502,873 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $5,627,326 | |||
Patton won re-election to the Ohio State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Patton raised a total of $2,166,265.
| Ohio State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Patton's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Republican Senate Campaign Committee of Ohio | $1,210,765 | |||
| Ohio Republican Party | $120,921 | |||
| Ohio Education Association | $16,450 | |||
| American Electric Power | $14,000 | |||
| Operating Engineers Local 18 | $13,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $2,166,265 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Patton was not up for election to the Ohio State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Patton raised a total of $477,225.
| Ohio State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Patton's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Parker, Daniel J. | $11,000 | |||
| Presley, Jacquelyn M. | $11,000 | |||
| Laborers Local 860 | $7,500 | |||
| Ohio Dental Association | $7,100 | |||
| Crawford, Edward | $7,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $477,225 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Patton won election to the Ohio State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Patton raised a total of $1,357,858.
| Ohio State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Patton's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Republican Senate Campaign Committee of Ohio | $793,200 | |||
| Ohio Republican Party | $108,068 | |||
| Laborers Local 860 | $10,150 | |||
| Brennan, David L. | $10,000 | |||
| Gillmor, Paul | $10,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $1,357,858 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Patton won re-election to the Ohio State House in 2006. During that election cycle, Patton raised a total of $738,174.
| Ohio State House 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Patton's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Ohio House Republican Campaign Committee | $281,160 | |||
| Ohio Republican Party | $92,246 | |||
| Ohio Health Care Association | $8,000 | |||
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car | $7,500 | |||
| RPCC Statewide Campaign Account | $6,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $738,174 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Patton won re-election to the Ohio State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Patton raised a total of $384,931.
| Ohio State House 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Patton's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Ohio Republican Party | $37,474 | |||
| Ohio House Republican Campaign Committee | $27,625 | |||
| Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers | $5,000 | |||
| Wholesale Beer & Wine Association of Ohio | $5,000 | |||
| Ohio Ready Mixed Concrete Association | $5,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $384,931 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Patton won election to the Ohio State House in 2002. During that election cycle, Patton raised a total of $502,873.
| Ohio State House 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Patton's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Ohio House Republican Campaign Committee | $340,087 | |||
| Ohio Republican Party | $54,401 | |||
| Pogue, Richard W. | $3,000 | |||
| Rose, Richard F. | $2,700 | |||
| Citizens for Jim Petro | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $502,873 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Patton has six children and six grandchildren. He currently resides in Strongsville, Ohio.
Recent news
 |
Know more information about this profile? Submit a bio |
This section displays the most recent stories in a Google news search for the term "Thomas + Patton + Ohio + Senate"
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Thomas Patton News Feed
- Ohio Senate bill would require drivers to move over for maintenance vehicles - Hudson Hub-Times
- Ohio Senate Passes Budget Taking Tax Money Away From Planned Parenthood - LifeNews.com
- Bachmann: Boehner will use 'loophole' to pass immigration in the House - Daily Caller
- 'The largest Tea Party protest since 2010 is tomorrow' - Daily Caller
- Brzezinski: 'I'm probably guilty' of hypocrisy on Bush-Cheney vs. Obama NSA ... - Daily Caller
- The Search for the Magic Fig Leaf - Daily Caller
- Which bathroom should transgendered students use? - Daily Caller
- 'Snowden is not the problem' Palin says - Daily Caller
- Obama runs immigration bill from White House, according to new report - Daily Caller
- Ohio Senate considers traffic safety bills - The-review
Cite error: <ref> tags exist, but no <references/> tag was found
External links
- Profile from the Ohio Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Ohio State Senate District 24 2009–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| |||||||||||||||||
