Tom Knox
Tom Knox was a 2014 Republican candidate for District 26 of the Georgia House of Representatives. He previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives, representing the District 24 from 2001 to 2011.
Biography
Knox earned his B.A. and J.D. from Cardinal Glennon College. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
- Appropriations Committee
- Industrial Relations Committee
- Insurance Committee (Chair)
- Judiciary - Non-Civil Committee
- Subcommittee on Crimes Against Children/Controlled Substances/General
- Subcommittee on Crimes Against Persons, Property and Public Administration (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Labor/Management Relations (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Public Saftey
Elections
2014
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with runoff elections 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. Incumbent Geoffrey L. Duncan defeated Thomas P. "Tom" Knox in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
|
60.8% | 3,612 |
| Tom Knox | 39.2% | 2,325 |
| Total Votes | 5,937 | |
2012
Knox ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 26. Knox was defeated by Geoff L. Duncan in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012.[5] The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
|
50.3% | 4,507 |
| Tom Knox | 49.7% | 4,452 |
| Total Votes | 8,959 | |
2008
In 2008 Know was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 24. Knox (R) ran unopposed and finished with 30,285 votes.[8]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 24 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| 30,285 | ||||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Knox is a member of many organizations, including Atlanta Pier and Sail Association, Forsyth County Criminal Defense Bar, Forsyth County Humane Society, Georgia Bar Association, Georgia Right To Life, Good Shepherd Church, Mentor Me Association, and the National Rifle Association.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Georgia State Legislature
- Georgia House of Representatives District 26
External links
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Tom Knox
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Tom Knox on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Vote Smart, "Tom Knox's Biography," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "GA - Election Results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "GA - Election Results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Associated Press, "Results," accessed July 31, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Primary/General Nonpartisan/Special Election July 31, 2012," accessed August 9, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 24 2001–2011 |
Succeeded by Mike Dudgeon |