Thomas Woods
| Thomas Woods | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives District 52 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 1988 - July 30, 2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000 per year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 3, 1987 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Mississippi Valley State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 6, 1933 | |
| Profession | Cotton ginner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Woods is a cotton ginner and owner of a farm supply store.
He is a member of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Farm Bureau, Gideons, Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation, Masons, Northwest Junior College Advisory Board, Shriners, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and the Southern Cotton Ginners Association.[2]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Woods served on the following committees:
- Executive Contingent Fund
- Forestry
- Interstate Cooperation, Chair
- Investigative State Offices
- Public Utilities
- Transportation
- Ways and Means
- Youth and Family Affairs
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Woods was appointed to the following committees:
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Woods won re-election to District 52 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged in the November 8 general election. [3]
2007
On November 6, 2007 Woods was re-elected in District 52. He ran unopposed.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 52 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Woods (R) | 3,269 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Woods received $18,728 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Woods's campaign in 2011 | |
| State Farm | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Consumer Finance Association | $500 |
| Anheuser Bucsh Clay Firm | $500 |
| Grand Trunk R R | $500 |
| BNSF RR (Golf) | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $18,728 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 5,918 |
| Cost of each vote received | $3.16 |
2007
In 2007, Woods collected $24,200 in donations.[6]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| BNSF Railway | $1,050 |
| Mississippi Medical Association | $1,000 |
| Isle of Capri Casino | $1,000 |
| Federal Express | $700 |
| Entergy | $600 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
District Address:
Post Office Box 388
Byhalia, MS 38611
Phone: 662-838-6201 662-838-6201 (Home)
Email:
twoods@house.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
- ↑ Mississippi House of Representatives, "Tommy L. Woods," accessed October 3, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Woods
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2011 Official Primary Candidate List
- ↑ http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/2007/Statewide%20Elections.asp
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=94881
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Mississippi House of Representatives District 52 1988–July 30, 2012 |
Succeeded by NA |
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