Tom Lackey
2022 - Present
2024
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Tom Lackey (Republican Party) is a member of the California State Assembly, representing District 34. He assumed office on December 5, 2022. His current term ends on December 2, 2024.
Lackey (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the California State Assembly to represent District 34. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Tom Lackey was raised in Boron, California, and lives in Palmdale, California. Lackey graduated from Boron High School in 1977. Lackey earned an associate degree in general studies from Ricks College (now BYU Idaho) in 1982 and a bachelor's of applied science (BASc) in special education and teaching from Utah State University in 1984.[1][2] His career experience includes working as an elementary special education teacher and with the California Highway Patrol. Lackey volunteered on the Palmdale Elementary School District board of trustees and the Palmdale City Council.[2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Lackey was assigned to the following committees:
- Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, and Internet Media Committee
- Budget Committee
- Elections Committee, Vice Chair
- Governmental Organization Committee, Vice Chair
- Public Employment and Retirement Committee, Vice Chair
- Public Safety Committee
2021-2022
Lackey was assigned to the following committees:
- Accountability and Administrative Review Committee
- Aging and Long-Term Care Committee
- Budget Committee
- Governmental Organization Committee
- Local Government Committee, Vice Chair
- Public Safety Committee, Vice Chair
2019-2020
Lackey was assigned to the following committees:
- Emergency Management Committee
- Accountability and Administrative Review Committee
- Aging and Long-Term Care Committee
- Budget Committee
- Governmental Organization Committee
- Local Government Committee, Vice Chair
- Public Safety Committee, Vice Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Accountability and Administrative Review, Vice chair |
| • Budget |
| • Communications and Conveyance |
| • Local Government |
| • Public Safety, Vice chair |
| • Emergency Management |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lackey served on the following committees:
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| • Accountability and Administrative Review, Vice chair |
| • Budget |
| • Health |
| • Public Safety |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 34
Incumbent Tom Lackey defeated Ricardo Ortega in the general election for California State Assembly District 34 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tom Lackey (R) | 62.6 | 79,097 | |
| Ricardo Ortega (D) | 37.4 | 47,184 | ||
| Total votes: 126,281 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 34
Incumbent Tom Lackey and Ricardo Ortega advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 34 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tom Lackey (R) | 66.1 | 58,283 | |
| ✔ | Ricardo Ortega (D) | 33.9 | 29,848 | |
| Total votes: 88,131 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
2022
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 34
Incumbent Tom Lackey defeated incumbent Thurston Smith in the general election for California State Assembly District 34 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tom Lackey (R) | 56.5 | 63,840 | |
| Thurston Smith (R) | 43.5 | 49,183 | ||
| Total votes: 113,023 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 34
The following candidates ran in the primary for California State Assembly District 34 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Thurston Smith (R) | 31.1 | 23,663 | |
| ✔ | Tom Lackey (R) | 29.7 | 22,622 | |
| Rita Ramirez (D) | 26.8 | 20,384 | ||
| Raj Kahlon (D) | 5.3 | 4,063 | ||
| Paul Fournier (R) | 4.2 | 3,189 | ||
| Roger LaPlante (Independent) | 2.8 | 2,122 | ||
| Total votes: 76,043 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 36
Incumbent Tom Lackey defeated Steve Fox in the general election for California State Assembly District 36 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tom Lackey (R) | 55.2 | 102,442 | |
| Steve Fox (D) | 44.8 | 83,240 | ||
| Total votes: 185,682 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 36
The following candidates ran in the primary for California State Assembly District 36 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tom Lackey (R) | 53.0 | 45,255 | |
| ✔ | Steve Fox (D) | 17.3 | 14,771 | |
| Johnathon Ervin (D) | 7.8 | 6,615 | ||
| Diedra Greenaway (D) | 6.0 | 5,084 | ||
 | Michael Rives (D) | 4.8 | 4,055 | |
| Ollie M. McCaulley (D) | 4.4 | 3,729 | ||
| Lourdes Everett (D) | 4.0 | 3,405 | ||
| Eric Andrew Ohlsen (D) | 2.9 | 2,440 | ||
| Total votes: 85,354 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 36
Incumbent Tom Lackey defeated Steve Fox in the general election for California State Assembly District 36 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tom Lackey (R) | 52.1 | 66,584 | |
| Steve Fox (D) | 47.9 | 61,310 | ||
| Total votes: 127,894 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 36
Incumbent Tom Lackey and Steve Fox advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 36 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tom Lackey (R) | 60.3 | 35,628 | |
| ✔ | Steve Fox (D) | 39.7 | 23,447 | |
| Total votes: 59,075 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 25, 2016, for candidates filing with signatures. The deadline for candidates using a filing fee to qualify was March 11, 2016.[3]
Incumbent Tom Lackey defeated Steve Fox in the California State Assembly District 36 general election.[4][5]
| California State Assembly, District 36 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Tom Lackey Incumbent |
53.09% | 77,801 | |
| Democratic | Steve Fox | 46.91% | 68,755 | |
| Total Votes | 146,556 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Tom Lackey and Steve Fox defeated Darren Parker and Ollie M. McCaulley in the California State Assembly District 36 Blanket primary.[6][7]
| California State Assembly, District 36 Blanket Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tom Lackey Incumbent |
48.18% | 35,019 | |
| Democratic | Steve Fox |
29.64% | 21,541 | |
| Democratic | Darren Parker | 15.46% | 11,236 | |
| Democratic | Ollie M. McCaulley | 6.73% | 4,891 | |
| Total Votes | 72,687 | |||
2014
Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Steve Fox (D) and Tom Lackey (R) defeated Kermit F. Franklin (D), JD Kennedy (R) and Suzette M. Martinez (R) in the blanket primary. Lackey defeated Fox in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Tom Lackey |
60.2% | 42,107 | |
| Democratic | Steve Fox Incumbent | 39.8% | 27,866 | |
| Total Votes | 69,973 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |
Tom Lackey |
41.1% | 15,095 | |
| Democratic | Steve Fox Incumbent |
32.8% | 12,055 | |
| Republican | JD Kennedy | 12.2% | 4,460 | |
| Republican | Suzette M. Martinez | 9.2% | 3,390 | |
| Democratic | Kermit F. Franklin | 4.6% | 1,706 | |
| Total Votes | 36,706 | |||
Endorsements
In 2014, Lackey's endorsements included the following:[11]
- Board of Equalization Member George Runner
- State Senator Steve Knight
- State Senator Jean Fuller
- Former State Senator and Assemblywoman Sharon Runner
- Congressman Kevin McCarthy
- Congressman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon
- L.A. County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich
- L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca (ret.)
- Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood
- Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner
- Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford
- Palmdale Councilmember Laura Bettencourt
- Palmdale Councilman Mike Dispenza
- Lancaster Councilman Marvin Crist
- Lancaster Councilwoman Sandra Johnson
- Lancaster Councilman Ken Mann
- Lancaster School District Trustee Diane Grooms
- Westside Union School District Trustee Steve DeMarzio
- Antelope Valley Healthcare Board Member Dr. Doddanna Krishna
- AVEK Director Frank Donato
2012
Lackey ran in the 2012 election for California State Assembly District 36. He was eliminated in the blanket primary on June 5, 2012.[12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |
Steve Fox |
32.9% | 14,160 | |
| Republican | Tom Lackey | 32% | 13,795 | |
| Republican | Ron Smith |
35.1% | 15,097 | |
| Total Votes | 43,052 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2023
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In 2023, the California State Legislature was in session from January 1 to September 14.
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2022
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In 2022, the California State Legislature was in session from January 3 to August 31.
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2021
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In 2021, the California State Legislature was in session from December 7 to September 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the California State Legislature was in session from January 6 to August 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the California State Legislature was in session from January 7 through September 13.
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2018
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In 2018, the California State Legislature was in session from January 3, 2018 through August 31, 2018.
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2017
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In 2017, the California State Legislature was in session from December 5, 2016 through September 15, 2017.
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2016
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In 2016, the California State Legislature was in session from January 4 through August 31. The formal session ended on August 31, but constitutionally the session adjourned sine die on November 30.
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2015
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In 2015, the California State Legislature was in session from December 1, 2014, through September 12, 2015.
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Noteworthy events
On July 8, 2020, Lackey's chief of staff announced that Lackey had tested positive for COVID-19.[15]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate California State Assembly District 34 |
Officeholder California State Assembly District 34 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Tom Lackey," accessed January 8, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tom Lackey, "Biography," accessed January 8, 2023
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Key Dates and Deadlines," accessed April 18, 2017
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for the November 8, 2016, General Election," accessed September 7, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices," accessed April 4, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Statement of Vote," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary election candidate list," accessed March 27, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 14, 2014
- ↑ lackeyforassembly.com, "Endorsements," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ The Sacramento Bee, "California lawmaker Tom Lackey hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19," July 8, 2020
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| Preceded by Vince Fong (R) |
California State Assembly District 34 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
California State Assembly District 36 2014-2022 |
Succeeded by Eduardo Garcia (D) |
