Ross Tolleson
Ross Tolleson (b. April 26, 1956) is a former Republican member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 20 from 2002 to November 1, 2015. He announced his resignation on October 6, 2015, but it was not effective until November 1. He resigned after being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease.[1]
Biography
Tolleson's professional experience includes working as Vice President for Tolleson Supply Company, founder and member of the Board of Directors of Crossroads Bank of Perry, tree farmer, Founding Partner/Financial Adviser for UBS Shepley-Tolleson Financial Group, and Financial Adviser for UBS Paine Webber.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Tolleson served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Natural Resources and the Environment, Chair |
| • Rules, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Tolleson served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Natural Resources and the Environment, Chair |
| • Rules, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Assignments |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tolleson served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Natural Resources and the Environment, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Reapportionment and Redistricting |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tolleson served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Natural Resources and the Environment |
| • Regulated Industries and Utilities |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2014
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Georgia State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with a runoff election taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Sheikh M. "Chad" Rahman was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent T. Ross Tolleson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Tolleson defeated Rahman in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  T. Ross Tolleson Incumbent |
70.2% | 32,726 | |
| Democratic | Sheikh Rahman | 29.8% | 13,902 | |
| Total Votes | 46,628 | |||
2012
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2012
Tolleson ran in the 2012 election for Georgia State Senate District 20. Tolleson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. No Democratic candidate filed to run for this seat. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6] Tolleson ran unopposed in the general election.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Ross Tolleson Incumbent |
100% | 54,196 | |
| Total Votes | 54,196 | |||
2010
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2010
Tolleson won re-election to the 20th District seat in 2010. Tolleson was unopposed in the November 2, 2010 election.[8]
| Georgia State Senate, District 20 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ross Tolleson (R)
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36,182 | 100.0% | ||
2008
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Tolleson won re-election to the Georgia Senate from Georgia's 20th Senate district. Tolleson ran unopposed in the election, and he received 50,096 votes.[9] Tolleson raised $79,225 for his campaign.[10]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Tolleson and his wife, Sally, have three children.
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2015
In 2015, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2012
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In 2012, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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Recent news
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External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ 41 NBC, "Tolleson announces retirement from State Senate," October 6, 2015
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "2010 Election results," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Georgia Senate official election results for 2008," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ District 20 Georgia Senate candidate funds, 2008
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