Tom Garrett Jr.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 5th district |
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Assumed office January 3, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Robert Hurt |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 22nd district |
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In office January 11, 2012 – January 3, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Ralph K. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Mark Peake |
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March 27, 1972 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 |
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| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1995–2000 |
| Rank |
 Captain
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| Unit | 214th Fires Brigade |
Thomas Alexander "Tom" Garrett Jr. (born March 27, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American politician and former local 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 wife, Flanna, and two daughters, Carolyn and Laura, in Scottsville, Virginia.
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.
In the Republican primary, Garrett came in first in a 5-person field with nearly 26% of the vote and a margin of fewer than 200 votes. During his time in office, he served on the General Laws and Technology, Courts of Justice, Education and Health, and Privileges and Elections committees. He received the Freshman Legislator of the Year Award in 2012 from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Defender of Liberty Award from the American Conservative Union in 2013.
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