| Full Name: | Thomas 'Tom' A. Garrett, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Office: | State Senate (VA) - District 22, Republican |
| First Elected: | 11/08/2011 |
| Next Election: | 2015 |
| Gender: | N/A |
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| Family: | 2 Children |
| Birth Date: | 03/27/1972 |
| Birth Place: | Atlanta, GA |
Summary
Senator Thomas 'Tom' A. Garrett, Jr.
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts, Entertainment, and History
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
HB 2313 - Repeals the Retail Gas Tax and Establishes a Wholesale Gas Tax
Legislation (Nay)
Feb. 23, 2013
HB 1907 - Increases Fines for Texting While Driving
Legislation (Nay)
Feb. 19, 2013 - Increases fines for the use of handheld personal communication devices for the purpose of texting while driving as follows (Sec. 1): From $20 ...
SB 1335 - Prohibits Disclosure of Concealed Handgun Permits
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
Feb. 14, 2013 - Prohibits the clerk of court from publically disclosing the name and information of a concealed handgun permit applicant or permit holder (Sec. 1). ...
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Job Creation
Jan. 1, 2011 - The number one issue on voters' minds is jobs security and economic opportunity. The 22nd District has a bounty of resources and wonderful people. Unfortunately, ...
Issue Position: Drug Testing for Welfare
Jan. 1, 2011 - Just this year in Florida common sense legislation was passed which made it mandatory that anyone receiving welfare or temporary aid for needy families must ...
Issue Position: Pro-Life
More Public Statements
Jan. 1, 2011 - My views on life, both of the unborn and of the infirm, have been shaped by a number of influences. My family and church life ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Virginia FREE Effectiveness Score | 59% |
| 2012 | Virginia FREE Stewardship Score | 67% |
| 2012 | Virginia FREE Business Rating | 76% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Party Committees ($259,560.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Thomas Garrett, Jr. refused to tell citizens where he/she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2011 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
Capitol Email
district22@senate.virginia.gov
Capitol Website
http://apps.lis.virginia.gov/sfb1/Senate/senatorwebprofile.aspx?id=297
Capitol
Senate of Virginia
Post Office Box 396
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: 804-698-7522
Fax: 804-698-7651
District
Post Office Box 66
Hadensville, VA 23067
Phone: 434-944-7770
