Tony Ross
| Tony Ross | ||
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| Wyoming State Senate District 4 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 2, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| President, Wyoming State Senate | ||
| 2013-present | ||
| Majority Floor Leader, Wyoming State Senate | ||
| 2011-2012 | ||
| Vice President, Wyoming State Senate | ||
| 2009-2010 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $150/day | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Wyoming State House | ||
| 1995-2004 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Puget Sound | |
| J.D. | University of Wyoming College of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 5, 1953 | |
| Place of birth | Cheyenne, WY | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Ross served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1995 to 2004. [1]
Ross is an attorney. He earned his BS from the University of Puget Sound. He went on to earn his JD from the University of Wyoming College of Law.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ross served on the following committees:
| Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules and Procedure | ||||
| • Joint Rules and Procedure | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ross served on these committees:
| Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules and Procedure | ||||
| • Joint Rules and Procedure | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ross served on these committees:
| Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules and Procedure | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2012
Ross won re-election in the 2012 election for Wyoming State Senate, District 4.[3] Ross ran unopposed in the August 21st primary election and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 4, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Tony Ross Incumbent |
98.7% | 7,555 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 1.3% | 98 | |
| Total Votes | 7,653 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Tony Ross won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate, District 4. He ran unopposed.[5] Ross raised $2,950 for his campaign.[6]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 4 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tony Ross (R)
|
8,116 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Ross is available dating back to 1996. Based on available campaign finance records, Ross raised a total of $58,207 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 5, 2013.[7]
| Tony Ross's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Wyoming State Senate, District 4 |  |
$7,300 | |
| 2010 | Wyoming State Senate, District 4 |  |
$250 | |
| 2008 | Wyoming State Senate, District 4 | |
$2,950 | |
| 2006 | Wyoming State Senate, District 4 | |
$0 | |
| 2004 | Wyoming State Senate, District 4 | |
$23,495 | |
| 2002 | Wyoming State House, District 7 | |
$2,450 | |
| 2000 | Wyoming State House, District 7 | |
$12,030 | |
| 1998 | Wyoming State House, District 7 | |
$7,227 | |
| 1996 | Wyoming State House, District 7 | |
$2,505 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $58,207 | |||
Ross won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Ross raised a total of $7,300.
| Wyoming State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tony Ross's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Oneok Inc. | $500 | |||
| Questar | $500 | |||
| Chesapeake Energy | $500 | |||
| Holding, Earl & Carol | $500 | |||
| Farmers Insurance Group | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $7,300 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ross was not up for election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Ross raised a total of $250.
| Wyoming State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tony Ross's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| GlaxoSmithKline | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $250 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ross won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Ross raised a total of $2,950.
| Wyoming State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tony Ross's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Wyoming Realtors Association | $750 | |||
| Chevron Corp. | $300 | |||
| AllPAC | $250 | |||
| Questar | $250 | |||
| BNSF Railway | $200 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $2,950 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ross was not up for election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Ross raised a total of $0.
| Wyoming State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tony Ross's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| N/A | $0 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $0 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ross won election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Ross raised a total of $23,495.
| Wyoming State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tony Ross's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Wyoming Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Holmes, Harold & Nona | $1,000 | |||
| Wyoming Public Employees Association | $1,000 | |||
| Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association | $1,000 | |||
| Hartman, Kandy | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $23,495 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ross won re-election to the Wyoming State House in 2002. During that election cycle, Ross raised a total of $2,450.
| Wyoming State House 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tony Ross's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Qwest Communications | $300 | |||
| Wyoming Association of Realtors | $250 | |||
| Johnson & Johnson Services | $250 | |||
| Pfizer | $200 | |||
| Holding, Carol & Robert Earl | $200 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $2,450 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ross won re-election to the Wyoming State House in 2000. During that election cycle, Ross raised a total of $12,030.
| Wyoming State House 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tony Ross's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Wyoming Education Association | $1,500 | |||
| Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association | $750 | |||
| Wyoming Association of Realtors | $500 | |||
| Frontier Oil Corp. PAC | $500 | |||
| Wyoming Republican Party | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $12,030 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ross won re-election to the Wyoming State House in 1998. During that election cycle, Ross raised a total of $7,227.
| Wyoming State House 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tony Ross's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| Ross, Anthony F. | $1,000 | |||
| Ross, Vincent A. | $500 | |||
| Wyoming Association of Realtors | $500 | |||
| US West | $300 | |||
| Hartman, Clayton & Kandy | $300 | |||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $7,227 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ross won re-election to the Wyoming State House in 1996. During that election cycle, Ross raised a total of $2,505.
| Wyoming State House 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tony Ross's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| Ross, Tony | $1,904 | |||
| Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association | $250 | |||
| Norwest PAC | $100 | |||
| Laramie County Republican Womens Club | $76 | |||
| Wyoming Trucking Association | $50 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $2,505 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Tony and his wife Sandy have two children. [2]
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- 10 beautiful private islands you wish you could afford [SLIDESHOW - Daily Caller]
- Rubio declines to say whether he supports his own immigration bill - Daily Caller
- Hello total information awareness, goodbye freedom - Daily Caller
- Student injured after dude shot bottle rocket from anus can't sue Marshall ... - Daily Caller
- Farm bill sends plenty of pork to the wealthy and well connected - Daily Caller
- IRS's Shulman had more public White House visits than any cabinet member - Daily Caller
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External links
- Biography from the Wyoming Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Tony Ross on Facebook
- Tony Ross on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ "Legislative leadership and committee assignments set," Cowboy State Free Press, November 15, 2010
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart - Senator Ross
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State "2012 Candidate List
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State "2012 Candidate List
- ↑ Wyoming State Election Results, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Ross, Tony" Accessed June 5, 2013
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