Background
Garrett was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Thomas Alexander Garrett, Senior and his wife, Lois.
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Thomas Garrett
Edit Profilepolitician member of Virginia State Senate
Education
University of Richmond School of Law. University of Richmond.
Career
A Republican, Garrett currently represents the 22nd District in the Virginia Senate. Garrett is a graduate of Louisa County High School and earned his undergraduate and law degree from the University of Richmond. 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. The general election was not as close with Garrett beating Democratic candidate Bert F. Dodson 58 - 41%.
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Political Party
Republican party