Tom Weldon, Jr.
Tom Weldon, Jr. is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 3 from 2009 to 2017.
In late March, 2016, Weldon announced he was withdrawing from the primary election, effectively resigning from his position.[1]
Biography
Weldon earned his B.A. from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and his J.D. from Saint Thomas University School of Law. His professional experience includes working as an attorney at Weldon Law Firm.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Weldon served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banks and Banking |
| • Code Revision |
| • Judiciary |
| • Juvenile Justice, Chair |
| • Retirement |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Weldon served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Juvenile Justice, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Banks and Banking |
| • Code Revision |
| • Judiciary |
| • Retirement |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Weldon served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Code Revision, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Banks and Banking |
| • Judiciary |
| • Retirement |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Weldon served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Banks and Banking |
| • Code Review |
| • Judiciary |
| • Retirement |
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Tom Weldon, Jr. endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[3] He previously endorsed Newt Gingrich.[4]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Dewayne Hill ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 3 general election.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 3 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dewayne Hill (unopposed) |
100.00% | 19,071 | |
| Total Votes | 19,071 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Jeff Holcomb and Dewayne Hill defeated Jeremy Jones in the Georgia House of Representatives District 3 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jeff Holcomb |
48.32% | 2,010 | |
| Republican | Dewayne Hill |
38.61% | 1,606 | |
| Republican | Jeremy Jones | 13.08% | 544 | |
| Total Votes | 4,160 | |||
Dewayne Hill defeated Jeff Holcomb in the Georgia House of Representatives District 3 Republican Primary Runoff.[9]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 3 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Dewayne Hill |
57.91% | 1,822 | |
| Republican | Jeff Holcomb | 42.09% | 1,324 | |
| Total Votes | 3,146 | |||
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 Thomas D. "Tom" Weldon, Jr. was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[10][11][12]
2012
Weldon won re-election in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 3. Weldon ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[13] Weldon won re-election in the general election.[14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Weldon Incumbent |
100% | 16,494 | |
| Total Votes | 16,494 | |||
2010
Weldon ran for re-election to the 3rd District seat in 2010. No one filed to run against him in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[15]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 3 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Weldon (R)
|
10,431 | 100.0% | ||
He defeated Tom Dooley in the July 20 primary. [16]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 3 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Weldon
|
2,211 | 60.8% | ||
| Tom Dooley | 1,424 | 39.2% | ||
2008
In 2008 Weldon was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 3. Weldon (R) finished with 13,989 votes while his opponent Ralph Noble (D) finished with 6,068 votes.[17] Weldon raised $53,845 for his campaign fund.[18]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tom Weldon Jr. (R)
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13,989 | |||
| Ralph Noble (D) | 6,068 | |||
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2017
In 2017, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through March 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24.
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2015
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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
- Tom Weldon on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Chattanooga Times Free Press, "Tom Weldon to formally end campaign next week," accessed May 20, 2016
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Tom Weldon, Jr.'s Biography," accessed November 20. 2023
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Georgia Elected Officials," February 13, 2012
- ↑ Newt Gingrich 2012, "Slate of Georgia Officials Back Newt Gingrich for President," December 13, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Primary and Nonpartisan General Runoff," accessed July 26, 2016
- ↑ 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 Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Campaign funds 2008," November 4, 2008
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| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 3 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Dewayne Hill (R) |
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