Thomas Moses McInnis (born April 16, 1954) is an American politician. He was elected to the North Carolina State Senate in 2014. A Republican, he serves the 25th District which previously included Anson, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly and a portion of Rowan counties. Due to the redrawing of the legislative district maps in 2018, District 25 now includes Anson, Moore, Richmond and Scotland Counties.[1]
Senator Tom McInnis | |
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Gene McLaurin |
| Constituency | 25th District (2015–2023) 21st District (2023–Present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 16, 1954 Richmond County, North Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Janice Russell-McInnis |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Ellerbe, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Indiana University |
| Occupation | Real Estate Executive/Auctioneer |
McInnis was born in Richmond County, North Carolina. The son of a farmer and a public-school teacher, he grew up in a modest, working-class family on a farm in Richmond County. He learned from his parents the value of a dollar, the importance of a relevant education, and how to work hard to earn a living. He put himself through school and began a business in the auction marketing industry, Iron Horse Auction Company, in 1983. According to "The Land Report," Iron Horse Auction Company was named one of the Top 10 Auction companies in the United States in 2013.[2][3]
Currently in his third term of the North Carolina State Senate, McInnis is the Chairperson of the Senate Transportation Committee for Policy and Appropriations as well as the Co-Chair of the Agriculture and Forestry Study Commission. Other committee appointments include: Commerce and Insurance, State and Local Government, Agriculture Environmental and Natural Resources, Select Committee on Prison Safety, Education and Higher Education, Appropriation and Base Budget.
Awards and Achievements:
- Richmond Community College Foundation Citizen of the Year, 2020
- The Henry W. Little, III Community Leadership Award given by The Anson County Chamber of Commerce
- Delta Waterfowl Legislator of the Year, 2017
- North Carolina Trappers Association Legislator of the Year, 2017
- NC Forestry Association Legislator of the Year, 2016
- Served 8 years on the Richmond County Board of Education
- Appointed by Congressman Robin Hayes to the 8th Congressional District Agricultural Advisory Committee
- Elected to the North Carolina Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame in 1994
- Recipient of the Prestigious National Auctioneers Association President's Award of Distinction
- Served 2 Terms on the National Auctioneers Board of Directors
- Appointed by Governor Jim Martin to serve 2 terms on the North Carolina Auctioneers Licensing Board
- Memberships and Associations: Lifetime Member and Former Consultant to the National Rifle Association, Member of the North Carolina Forestry Association[4]
Current Political Ratings:
- North Carolina Chamber of Commerce: 100%
- American Conservative Union's Award for Conservative Excellence: 90-100%[5]
- NC Free Enterprise Foundation: The 6th Most Effective NC State Senator[6]
- Civitas Action Legislation Effectiveness Rating: 90.9%[7]
- NRA Political Victory Fund – A+ Rated[8][9]
Electoral history
edit2022
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom McInnis (incumbent) | 36,468 | 54.63% | |
| Democratic | Frank McNeill Jr. | 30,281 | 45.37% | |
| Total votes | 66,749 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom McInnis (incumbent) | 60,152 | 59.15% | |
| Democratic | Helen Probst Mills | 41,546 | 40.85% | |
| Total votes | 101,698 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom McInnis (incumbent)) | 8,911 | 60.98% | |
| Republican | Michelle Lexo | 5,701 | 39.02% | |
| Total votes | 14,612 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom McInnis (incumbent) | 41,601 | 57.09% | |
| Democratic | Helen Probst Mills | 31,268 | 42.91% | |
| Total votes | 72,869 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom McInnis (incumbent) | 53,621 | 63.81% | |
| Democratic | Dannie M. Montgomery | 30,416 | 36.19% | |
| Total votes | 84,037 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom McInnis | 28,496 | 50.40% | |
| Democratic | Gene McLaurin (incumbent) | 26,632 | 47.10% | |
| Libertarian | P.H. Dawkins | 1,412 | 2.50% | |
| Total votes | 56,540 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Senator Tom McInnis 2017–2018 Session". Archived from the original on 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
- ^ "Tom McInnis - NC State Senate". www.mcinnisfornc.com. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
- ^ "Land Report Top Auction Houses: Iron Horse Auction Company | The Land Report". The Land Report. 22 January 2013. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
- ^ "Tom McInnis - NC State Senate - About Tom McInnis". www.mcinnisfornc.com. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
- ^ "State Ratings 2016" (PDF). The American Conservative Union. 2016. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
- ^ North Carolina FreeEnterprise Foundation (2017-11-16). "2017 NCFEF Legislative Business Ratings".
- ^ "Civitas Action Full Rankings List". civitasaction.org. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
- ^ "NRA-PVF | Grades | North Carolina". nrapvf.org. NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 4, 2014.
- ^ "NRA-PVF | Grades | North Carolina". nrapvf.org. NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022.
- ^ 11/08/2022 OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE
- ^ 11/03/2020 OFFICIAL LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE
- ^ 05/08/2018 OFFICIAL LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE
- ^ 11/06/2018 OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE
- ^ 11/08/2016 OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE
- ^ 11/04/2014 OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE