Thomas Garrett, Jr.

Thomas A. Garrett, Jr.

Member of the Virginia Senate from the 22nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 11, 2012
Preceded by	Ralph K. Smith
Personal details
Born	(1972-03-27) March 27, 1972 Atlanta, Georgia
Political party	Republican
Children	Carolyn, Laura
Residence	Buckingham County, Virginia
Alma mater	University of Richmond
Occupation	Attorney
Committees	General Laws and Technology; Courts of Justice; Education and Health; Privileges and Elections
Religion	Christian
Website
Military service
Service/branch	US Army
Years of service	1995 - 2000
Rank	Captain
Unit	214th Field Artillery Brigade

Thomas A. Garrett (born March 27, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American politician and former local prosecutor. A Republican, Garrett currently represents the 22nd District in the Virginia Senate.

Early life and education

Garrett was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Thomas Alexander Garrett, Sr. and his wife, Lois. Garrett is a graduate of Louisa County High School and earned his undergraduate and law degree from the University of Richmond.^[1]

Political career

Garrett served as an Assistant Attorney General under Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell. In 2007, he was elected Commonwealth's Attorney for Louisa County, defeating an incumbent who ran as an Independent. After the General Assembly redistricted the State Senate, as required by the Virginia Constitution in 2011, Garrett decided to run in an open seat. The 22nd District was open due to the incumbent, Republican Ralph K. Smith's home in Roanoke being drawn into another district.

In the Republican primary, Garrett came in first in the crowded 5-person field with nearly 26% of the vote, and a margin of less than 200 votes.^[2]

The general election was not as close with Garrett beating Democratic candidate Bert F. Dodson 58 - 41%.

References

↑ Garrett to Challenge Short for Louisa Post, The Central Virginian, June 21, 2007.
↑ 2011 Results, Virginia State Board of Elections

Senate of Virginia
Preceded by Ralph K. Smith	Virginia Senate, District 22 2012	Succeeded by Incumbent

Members of the Senate of Virginia

President of the Senate: Ralph Northam (D)
President pro Tempore: Steve Newman (R)
Republican Leader: Tommy Norment (R)
Democratic Leader: Richard L. Saslaw (D)

John Miller (D)
Mamie Locke (D)
Tommy Norment (R)
Ryan McDougle (R)
Kenneth Cooper Alexander (D)
Lynwood Lewis (D)
Frank Wagner (R)
Bill DeSteph (R)
A. Donald McEachin (D)
Glen Sturtevant (R)

Amanda Chase (R)
Siobhan Dunnavant (R)
Dick Black (R)
John Cosgrove (R)
Frank Ruff (R)
Rosalyn Dance (D)
Bryce Reeves (R)
Louise Lucas (D)
David Suetterlein (R)
Bill Stanley (R)

John S. Edwards (D)
Thomas Garrett, Jr. (R)
Stephen Newman (R)
Emmett Hanger (R)
Creigh Deeds (D)
Mark Obenshain (R)
Jill Holtzman Vogel (R)
Richard Stuart (R)
Jeremy McPike (D)
Adam Ebbin (D)

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