Thomas Riner
Thomas Riner (b. October 7, 1946) is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 41 from 1983 to 2017.
Biography
Riner's professional experience includes working as a Pastor at Christ is King Baptist Church and Administrator at Christ is King School for Dyslexic Children.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Riner served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • State Government |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety |
| • Agriculture |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • State Government |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Riner served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Education, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • State Government |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Riner served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • State Government |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety |
| • Agriculture |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • State Government |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Riner served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Education, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Military Affairs and Public Safety |
| • State Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 26, 2016.
Attica Scott ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 41 general election.[1][2]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 41, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Attica Scott (unopposed) |
100.00% | 13,257 | |
| Total Votes | 13,257 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Attica Scott defeated incumbent Thomas Riner and Phil Baker in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 41 Democratic primary.[3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 41, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Attica Scott |
54.23% | 3,504 | |
| Democratic | Thomas Riner Incumbent | 31.03% | 2,005 | |
| Democratic | Phil Baker | 14.73% | 952 | |
| Total Votes | 6,461 | |||
2014
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 28, 2014. Incumbent Tom Riner ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[4][5][6]
2012
Riner won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 41. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Henry Owens III (Descendants of American Slaves) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Riner Incumbent |
92.5% | 11,717 | |
| Independent | Henry Owens III | 7.5% | 946 | |
| Total Votes | 12,663 | |||
2010
Riner's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Nathan Haney. According to official results, Riner defeated Haney by a margin of 7,591 to 2,575.[9]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 41 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Thomas Riner (D)
|
7,591 | |||
| Nathan Haney (R) | 2,575 | |||
Riner defeated challenger Mike Slaton by a margin of 2,382 to 1,501 in the May 18 Democratic primary election.[10]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Riner was re-elected to the 41st District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[11] He raised $2,165 for his campaign.[12]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 41 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Riner (D)
|
12,522 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Riner is a member of the American Legion Highland Post 201, Executives Club of Louisville, Filson Club, Highlands Kiwanis Club, Jefferson Club, Kentucky Historical Society, and National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.[13]
Recent news
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See also
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky House of Representatives
- Kentucky House Committees
- Kentucky Joint Committees
- Kentucky state legislative districts
External links
- Tom Riner's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary Election Results," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 General Election Results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Statewide Results - 2010 General Election," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed January 1, 2015
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by '' |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 41 1983–2017 |
Succeeded by Attica Scott (D) |
