Tom Whatley
Tom Whatley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 27th district | |
| Assumed office November 3, 2010[1] | |
| Preceded by | T. D. Little |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1970[2] Opelika, Alabama[3] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Auburn, Alabama[2] |
| Alma mater | Auburn University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law[1] |
| Occupation | Attorney[2] |
Tom Whatley (born August 7, 1970) is an American politician. He is a Republican representing District 27 in the Alabama State Senate.
Personal life
Whatley was born in Opelika, Alabama. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University and a JD from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law.[3] Whatley has been a member of the Alabama Army National Guard since 1988, and is a Lieutenant Colonel.[2]
In December 2014, Whatley was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic violence,[4] but the charges were dropped, with the city prosecutor saying the case didn't warrant prosecution.[5]
Political career
In 2010, Whatley defeated Democratic incumbent T. D. Little to win the 27th district's seat in the Alabama State Senate. He was re-elected in 2014 and 2018.[1]
As of June 2020, Whatley sits on the following committees:[3]
- Finance and Taxation Education
- Confirmations
- Judiciary
- Agriculture Conservation and Forestry (Chairperson)
- Banking and Insurance
- Healthcare
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Whatley | 21,245 | 55.0% | |
| Democratic | T. D. Little | 17,379 | 45.0% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Whatley | 7,950 | 53.1% | |
| Republican | Andy Carter | 7,010 | 46.9% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Whatley | 19,808 | 65.5% | |
| Democratic | Haylee Moss | 10,358 | 34.3% | |
| Write-in | 56 | 0.2% | ||
In 2018, Whatley was unopposed in the Republican primary for the 27th district seat.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Whatley | 29,741 | 59.0% | |
| Democratic | Nancy Carlton Bendinger | 20,587 | 40.9% | |
| Write-in | 50 | 0.1% | ||
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Tom Whatley". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Tom Whatley's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ a b c "Senator Whatley, Tom". The Alabama Legislature. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ Lyman, Brian (10 December 2014). "Sen. Tom Whatley arrested on domestic violence charge". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ Rawls, Phillip (14 January 2015). "Prosecutor drops charge against Alabama senator". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
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