Tom Patton
Tom Patton | |
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| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Matt Dolan |
| In office November 18, 2008 – December 31, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Spada |
| Succeeded by | Matt Dolan |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Adam Miller |
| Constituency | 17th district |
| In office January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Dovilla |
| Succeeded by | Allison Russo |
| Constituency | 7th district |
| In office January 1, 2003 – November 18, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Erin Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | Matt Patten |
| Constituency | 18th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1953 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Strongsville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Cleveland State University |
| Profession | Legislator |
Thomas F. Patton (born November 3, 1953) is a Republican member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 24th District since 2025.
Tom’s time as a legislator began when he was elected as a Representative to Ohio's 18th House District from 2003 to 2008. He remained in the lower house throughout the 125th, 126th, and 127th Ohio General Assemblies. After his time in the lower chamber, Tom Patton was next elected to the Ohio State Senate, serving from 2008 to 2016. Patton assumed this Senatorial position two months earlier than normal due to the resignation of then incumbent Robert Spada shortly after the election. As a State Senator he represented Ohio's 24th Senatorial District for the 128th, 129th, 130th, and 131st Ohio General Assemblies. During the 130th and 131st Ohio General Assemblies Tom Patton served as the Senate Majority Leader. Patton then returned to the Ohio House of Representatives, serving from 2017 onwards. He was elected to represent Ohio's 7th House District for the 132nd, 133rd, and 134th Ohio General Assemblies. During the 132nd Ohio General Assembly Tom Patton served as the House Majority Whip.