Thomas Patton

Thomas Patton

Republican Party

Ohio State Senate District 24

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Matt Dolan

Prior offices

Ohio State Senate District 24

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Ohio House of Representatives District 7

Successor: Allison Russo

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Ohio House of Representatives District 17

Predecessor: Adam Miller

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Compensation

Base salary

$71,099/year

Per diem

$No per diem is paid

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Personal

Profession

Business consultant

Contact

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Thomas Patton (Republican Party) is a member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 24. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on December 31, 2028.

Patton (Republican Party) ran for election to the Ohio State Senate to represent District 24. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Thomas Patton attended Cleveland State University. His professional experience includes working as a small business owner, marketing consultant, and business consultant for Blue Technologies.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Patton was assigned to the following committees:

• House Finance Committee
• State Controlling Board Committee

2021-2022

Patton was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee, Chair
• House Finance Committee
• House Insurance Committee
• House Public Utilities Committee

2019-2020

Patton was assigned to the following committees:

• Civil Justice Committee, Vice chair
• House Insurance Committee
• House Public Utilities Committee
• Transportation and Public Safety Committee
• Commerce, Labor, and Technology Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Patton served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Patton served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Patton served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2011
• Energy and Public Utilities
• Finance
• Highways and Transportation
• Ways and Means and Economic Development

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Patton served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2009
• Energy and Public Utilities
• Finance
• Highways and Transportation
• Ways and Means and Economic Development

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Ohio State Senate District 24

Thomas Patton defeated Sue Durichko in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 24 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas Patton (R)	53.6	85,074
		Sue Durichko (D)	46.4	73,695

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 158,769
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 24

Sue Durichko advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 24 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sue Durichko	100.0	18,669

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,669
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 24

Thomas Patton advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 24 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas Patton	100.0	18,351

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,351
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 17

Incumbent Thomas Patton defeated Troy Greenfield in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 17 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas Patton (R)	55.1	27,705
		Troy Greenfield (D)	44.9	22,576

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 50,281
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 17

Troy Greenfield advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 17 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Troy Greenfield	100.0	4,646

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,646
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 17

Incumbent Thomas Patton defeated Ryan McClain in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 17 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas Patton	81.4	4,271
	Submit photo	Ryan McClain	18.6	974

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,245
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2020

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Thomas Patton defeated Joan Sweeny in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 7 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas Patton (R)	58.2	37,493
		Joan Sweeny (D)	41.8	26,922

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 64,415
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 7

Joan Sweeny advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 7 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joan Sweeny	100.0	8,082

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,082
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Thomas Patton advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 7 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas Patton	100.0	6,561

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,561
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2018

Ohio State House

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Thomas Patton defeated Aziz Ahmad in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 7 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas Patton (R)	60.6	29,600
		Aziz Ahmad (D)	39.4	19,251

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 48,851
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 7

Aziz Ahmad advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 7 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Aziz Ahmad	100.0	5,551

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 5,551
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Thomas Patton advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 7 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas Patton	100.0	6,917

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 6,917
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U.S. House

See also: Ohio's 16th Congressional District election, 2018

Patton sought election to the 16th Congressional District of Ohio in 2018. He dropped out of the race in November 2017.

2016

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015. Incumbent Mike Dovilla (R) did not seek re-election.

Thomas Patton ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 7 general election.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 7 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Thomas Patton  (unopposed)
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

David Thurau ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 7 Democratic primary.

Ohio House of Representatives District 7, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	David Thurau  (unopposed)	100.00%	7,319
Total Votes				7,319

Thomas Patton defeated Jennifer Herold in the Ohio House of Representatives District 7 Republican primary.

Ohio House of Representatives District 7, Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Thomas Patton	79.32%	13,506
	Republican	Jennifer Herold	20.68%	3,522
Total Votes				17,028

2012

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2012

Patton won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio Senate, District 24. Patton was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Jennifer L. Brady (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Ohio State Senate, District 24, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Thomas Patton Incumbent	59%	104,247
	Democratic	Jennifer L. Brady	41%	72,592
Total Votes				176,839

2008

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Patton was elected to Ohio State Senate District 24. He defeated Gary Kucinich (D) in the general election.

Ohio State Senate District 24
Candidates		Votes
Thomas Patton (R)		125,159
Gary Kucinich (D)		57,839

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Thomas Patton campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Ohio State Senate District 24	Won general	$1,519,355	$1,118,119
2022	Ohio House of Representatives District 17	Won general	$1,228,863	$972,987
2020	Ohio House of Representatives District 7	Won general	$877,510	N/A**
2018	Ohio House of Representatives District 7	Won general	$702,664	N/A**
2016	Ohio House of Representatives, District 7	Won	$1,034,985	N/A**
2008	Ohio State Senate, District 24	Won	$1,353,599	N/A**
2006	Ohio State House, District 18	Won	$738,174	N/A**
2004	Ohio State House, District 18	Won	$378,905	N/A**
2002	Ohio State House, District 18	Won	$502,691	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2024

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In 2024, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 2 to December 19. A special session on elections commenced on May 28, 2024, and ended on May 31. Equality Ohio Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to LGBTQ, civil rights, and racial justice issues.

2023

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2022

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In 2022, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 19 to December 15. Equality Ohio Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to LGBTQ, civil rights, and racial justice issues. Innovation Ohio Representatives are scored on their votes on bills affecting working families. Ohio Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2021

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In 2021, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31. Ohio Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. Ohio Environmental Council Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 6 to December 31. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Innovation Ohio Representatives are scored on their votes on bills affecting working families. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Ohio Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. Ohio Environmental Council Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31. Innovation Ohio Representatives are scored on their votes on bills affecting working families. Ohio Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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2016

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In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31. Ohio Chamber of Commerce: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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2014

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In 2014, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31. Innovation Ohio: 130th General Assembly - Women's issues scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on women’s issues. The American Conservative Union: 2014 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2013

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2012

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In 2012, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31. Innovation Ohio: 129th General Assembly - Middle class scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on middle class issues. Innovation Ohio: 129th General Assembly - Votes on legislation supported by Gov. Kasich Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills introduced at Gov. Kasich’s urging or which had his support. Innovation Ohio: 129th General Assembly - Women's issues scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on women’s issues. Ohio Federation of Teachers: State House 129th General Assembly scorecard Representatives are scored based on how they voted on issues of priority to members of the Ohio Federation of Teachers. Ohio Federation of Teachers: State Senate 129th General Assembly scorecard Senators are scored based on how they voted on issues of priority to members of the Ohio Federation of Teachers. The American Conservative Union: 2012 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2011

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Patton has six children and six grandchildren. He currently resides in Strongsville, Ohio.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Matt Dolan (R)	Ohio State Senate District 24 2025-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Adam Miller (D)	Ohio House of Representatives District 17 2023-2024	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Ohio House of Representatives District 7 2017-2022	Succeeded by Allison Russo (D)
Preceded by -	Ohio State Senate District 24 2009-2016	Succeeded by -

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Senate President:Robert McColley

Minority Leader:Nickie Antonio

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Robert McColley (R)

District 2

Theresa Gavarone (R)

District 3

Michele Reynolds (R)

District 4

George Lang (R)

District 5

Stephen Huffman (R)

District 6

Willis Blackshear (D)

District 7

Steve Wilson (R)

District 8

Louis Blessing (R)

District 9

Catherine Ingram (D)

District 10

Kyle Koehler (R)

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Paula Hicks-Hudson (D)

District 12

Susan Manchester (R)

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Nathan Manning (R)

District 14

Terry Johnson (R)

District 15

Hearcel Craig (D)

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Beth Liston (D)

District 17

Shane Wilkin (R)

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Jerry Cirino (R)

District 19

Andrew Brenner (R)

District 20

Tim Schaffer (R)

District 21

Kent Smith (D)

District 22

Mark Romanchuk (R)

District 23

Nickie Antonio (D)

District 24

Thomas Patton (R)

District 25

William DeMora (D)

District 26

Bill Reineke (R)

District 27

Kristina Roegner (R)

District 28

Casey Weinstein (D)

District 29

Jane Timken (R)

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Brian Chavez (R)

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Al Landis (R)

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Sandra O'Brien (R)

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Alessandro Cutrona (R)

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