Tom Letson
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Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 64th district |
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| Preceded by | Randy Law |
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| Born | September 29, 1952 Columbus, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Debra J. Whaley |
| Residence | Warren, Ohio |
| Profession | attorney |
Tom Letson (born September 29, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio) is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 64th district since his election in 2006.
Letson currently serves on the Ways & Means, Health, Juvenile & Family Law and the Insurance Committees. He defeated one-term incumbent Republican Randy Law with 54.5% of the vote in 2006.[1]
Letson was born in Columbus, but shortly after his birth the family moved back to the Warren, Ohio area. He attended Champion Local Schools, graduating in 1970 and then attending St. Bonaventure University, finally graduating from Kent State University in 1983 with a BA. Tom enrolled in the University of Akron School of Law and received his JD in 1988.
After being sworn into the legal profession by his former employer, Judge Robert A. Nader, Tom joined the law firm founded by his father and uncle. Letson, Griffith, Woodall & Lavelle was a major presence in the Trumbull County legal scene until the founder, Thomas C. B. Letson, died in February 2004.
Letson is married to the former Debra J. Whaley. They reside in Warren, Ohio, with one daughter.
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[edit] External links
- Ohio House of Representatives - Tom Letson official OH House website
- Project Vote Smart - Rep. Tom Letson profile
- Follow the Money - Tom Letson
- 2006 campaign contributions
