In 16 years in the State Senate, Tommy Norment has earned a reputation as one of the most effective legislators in Virginia. His colleagues elected him Minority Leader.

As a member of the Courts of Justice, Finance, Rules, Commerce and Labor Committees, Tommy regularly works on bills to make our community safer.

He championed legislation to crack down on sexual predators and he won approval for Attorney General Jerry Kilgore's bill to curb spousal abuse and domestic violence.

As a graduate of public schools and the father of a teacher, Tommy has worked to improve funding for K-12 education and to boost teacher salaries.

A strong advocate for higher education, he has worked tirelessly to ensure our public colleges and universities remain at the top of the national rankings. Locally, Tommy has secured increased investments for the College of William and Mary and Thomas Nelson Community College.  [More]