Elwyn Thomas
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Elwyn Thomas (b. February 18, 1943) was a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing the 34th District from 1998 to August 31, 2012.
Thomas resigned in order to become executive director of the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission.[1]
Biography
Thomas' professional experience includes working as a Real Estate Evaluator with Colonial Bank and SHY, East Central Division.
Thomas is a member of the Alabama Realtors' Association, Blount County Chamber of Commerce, First Baptist Church of Oneonta, Gideons, Saint Clair County Board of Realtors, Farmers' Home Administration Loan Committee of Blount County.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Thomas served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Subcommittee on Agency and Commission Issues, Chair
- Jefferson County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Rules Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Consent Calendars
Elections
2010
Thomas won re-election to the 34th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition.[3]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Thomas was re-elected to the 34th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent Jeremy P. Sherer (D).[4]
Thomas raised $75,666 for his campaign, while Sherer raised $10,421.[5]
| Alabama State House, District 34 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Elwyn Thomas (R)
|
9,006 | |||
| Jeremy P. Sherer (D) | 3,579 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Thomas and his wife, Linda, have one child.
Recent news
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See also
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama House of Representatives
- Alabama House Committees
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
- Alabama Legislature - Elwyn Thomas
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
- Alabama House Republican Caucus
Footnotes
- ↑ The Republic, "Alabama governor sets special election to replace Rep. Elwyn Thomas in District 34," August 22, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed November 19, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2006 election results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alabama House spending, 2006," November 4, 2006
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House District 34 1998–August 31, 2012 |
Succeeded by David Standridge |
