Thomas Norment Jr.
Thomas Norment Jr. (Republican Party) was a member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 3. He assumed office in 1992. He left office on January 10, 2024.
Norment (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 3. He won in the general election on November 5, 2019.
Norment served as state Senate minority leader from January 8, 2020, until January 2024.[1]
Biography
Norment attended James Blair High School in Williamsburg, Virginia and received a bachelor's degree from the Virginia Military Institute. Norment also received a J.D. from Marshall Wythe School of Law. Norment is an attorney with Kaufman & Canoles.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Norment was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Labor Committee
- Finance and Appropriations Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
2020-2021
Norment was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Labor Committee
- Finance and Appropriations Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
2019-2020
Norment was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Labor Committee
- Senate Courts of Justice Committee
- Senate Finance Committee, Co-Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Norment served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
|---|
| • Finance, Co-Chair |
| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Norment served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Courts of Justice, Co-Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| • Rules |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Norment served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
|---|
| • Courts of Justice, Chair |
| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Finance |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| • Senate Rules |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Norment served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Finance |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| • Senate Rules |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Norment served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
|---|
| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Finance |
| • Senate Rules |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2023
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2023
Thomas Norment Jr. did not file to run for re-election.
2019
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 3
Incumbent Thomas Norment Jr. defeated Herbert Jones Jr. in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 3 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Thomas Norment Jr. (R) | 61.7 | 50,448 |
 | Herbert Jones Jr. (D)  | 38.0 | 31,056 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 272 | ||
| Total votes: 81,776 | |||
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2015
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2015
Elections for the Virginia State Senate took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[2] Hugo Reyes was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Thomas Norment was unopposed in the Republican primary. Norment defeated Reyes in the general election.[3]
| Virginia State Senate, District 3 General Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Thomas Norment Incumbent |
69.7% | 35,520 | |
| Democratic | Hugo Reyes | 30.3% | 15,432 | |
| Total Votes | 50,952 | |||
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
On November 8, 2011, Norment won re-election to District 3 of the Virginia State Senate. He defeated Mark Frechette in the primary on August 23, 2011 and was unopposed in the November 8 general election.[4]
| Virginia State Senate, District 3 Republican Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Thomas Norment Incumbent |
72.5% | 11,225 |
| Mark Frechette | 27.5% | 4,253 |
| Total Votes | 15,478 | |
2007
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2007
On Nov. 6, 2007, Norment won re-election to the 3rd District seat in the Virginia State Senate.[5]
Norment raised $562,319 for his campaign.[6]
| Virginia State Senate, District 3 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Norment (R)
|
9,669 | 95.09% | ||
| Write-in | 1,531 | 4.90% | ||
Campaign themes
2019
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- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to climate and energy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
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- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
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- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored based on their votes toward various bills supported by the organization.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2018.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to climate and energy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- The Middle Resolution — Legislators are scored on their voting record related to The Middle Resolution's priorities.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored based on their votes toward various bills supported by the organization.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2017.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to climate and energy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored based on their votes toward various bills supported by the organization.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2016.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- Northern Virginia Chamber Partnership — Legislators are scored on their votes on business and quality of life issues.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to climate and energy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues during the 2016-2017 legislative session.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored on 11 bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2015.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Northern Virginia Chamber Partnership — Legislators are scored on their votes on business and quality of life issues.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to climate and energy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues during the 2014-2015 legislative session.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored on 16 bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2014.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Northern Virginia Chamber Partnership — Legislators are scored on their votes on business and quality of life issues.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to climate and energy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues during the 2014-2015 legislative session.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Manufacturers Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that VMA introduced or was part of a coalition that introduced it.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored on their votes on ten bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2013.
- EV Advocates — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on the issue of equality.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored on fifteen bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2012.
- EV Advocates — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on the issue of equality.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored on twelve bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
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Personal
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Norment was born in Richmond, Virginia on April 12, 1946. He has been a member of the Bruton Parish Church.
See also
2019 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Democrats pick Sen. Scott Surovell to be majority leader in Va. Senate," November 15, 2023
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed August 21, 2015
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 6, 2007 General Election Official Results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2007 Campaign contributions," accessed May 28, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Virginia State Senate District 3 1992-2024 |
Succeeded by Chris Head (R) |
