| Current Office: | State Senate (GA) - District 20, Republican |
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| First Elected: | 11/05/2002 |
| Last Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Next Election: | 2012 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife: Sally; 3 Children: Trip, Ansley, Kelly |
| Birth Date: | 04/26/1956 |
| Birth Place: | Perry,GA |
Summary
Senator Thorborn 'Ross' Tolleson, Jr.
Biographical
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion Issues
- Agriculture Issues
- Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
- Arts and Humanities
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Election Issues
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Congressional and Legislative Affairs
- Conservative
- Crime Issues
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drug Issues
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy Issues
- Environmental Issues
- Executive Branch
- Family and Children Issues
- Federal, State, and Local Relations
- Foreign Aid and Policy Issues
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Reform
- Gun Issues
- Health Issues
- Housing and Property Issues
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Labor
- Legal Issues
- Liberal
- Military Issues
- National Security Issues
- Reproductive Issues
- Science and Medical Research
- Senior and Social Security Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social Issues
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade Issues
- Transportation Issues
- Veterans Issues
- Welfare and Poverty
- Women's Issues
Recent Key Votes
HB 954 - Prohibits Abortions after 20 Weeks
Legislation (Yea)
March 29, 2012 - Prohibits abortions after a physician has determined that a fetus has reached a probable gestational age of 20 weeks except in the following circumstances ...
SB 410 - Requires numerical school ratings based on student performance
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
March 29, 2012
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Alternative Fuels
As Georgia's economy and population grows, so does our dependence on fossilfuels. However, our dependence on fossil fuels represents a national security concern and a ...
Issue Position: Water Resources
Ross Tolleson on Alternative Fuels As Georgia's economy and population grows, so does our dependence on fossilfuels. However, our dependence on fossil fuels represents a ...
Issue Position: Transportation
More Public Statements
Tolleson Delivers Throughout 2007, the Joint Transportation Funding Study Committee met all across the state. The end result of their efforts were several major initiatives. ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Lifetime Score | A+ |
| 2008 | National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Lifetime Score | A+ |
| 2004 | National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Lifetime Score | A+ |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($16,750.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Ross Tolleson, Jr. refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 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
ross.tolleson@senate.ga.gov
Capitol Website
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/senate/tollesonbio.php
Capitol
121-D Georgia State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-656-0081
Fax: 404-651-6767
District
Post Office Box 1356
Perry, GA 31069
Phone: 478-988-1206
Fax: 478-987-5243
