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Thomas Garrett, Jr.

Thomas Garrett
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 5th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded by Robert Hurt
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
January 11, 2012 – January 3, 2017
Preceded by Ralph K. Smith
Succeeded by Mark Peake
Personal details
Born (1972-03-27) March 27, 1972 (age 45)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Dana Garrett (1998–2009)
Flanna Garrett (2016–present)
Children 2 daughters
Alma mater University of Richmond (BA, JD)
Website Official website
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1995–2000
Rank US-O3 insignia.svg Captain
Unit 214th Fires Brigade

Thomas Alexander "Tom" Garrett Jr. (born March 27, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American politician and former prosecutor. He is the United States Representative for Virginia's 5th congressional district. A Republican, Garrett formerly represented the 22nd District in the Virginia Senate.

Thomas Garrett was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Thomas Alexander Garrett Sr. and his wife, Lois. Garrett is a graduate of Louisa County High School and earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Richmond. He resides with his second wife, Flanna, and two daughters, Carolyn and Laura, in unincorporated Buckingham County (with a Scottsville address).

Garrett served for six years in the U.S. Army, where he was an officer.

Garrett served as an Assistant Attorney General under Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell. In 2007, he was elected Commonwealth's Attorney for Louisa County.

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.


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