Last election, I did not believe there was a Senate candidate for District 15 who could adequately represent my views. Rather than continue to talk about a lack of choice, I've decided to enter the race and offer voters in the 15th District common sense representation.

Just as each family should be responsible in their finances, I am passionate about government acting and spending our resources responsibly. Education is critical to our changing world, and I believe public education should provide incentives to attract the best and brightest teachers and administrators. Likewise, parents need to have the ultimate choice in where and how their children are educated. Business and our economy are a major corner stone to the freedoms we enjoy, and we must encourage our business leaders to grow and innovate. We need to protect and use our natural resources wisely. I strongly support defending the most vulnerable among us and value the sanctity of human life.

Over the last eight years, my wife Cindy and I have come to love Phoenix and Arizona. We relocated from Mississippi so Cindy could continue her career as a Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian.

I was fortunate to have purchased and operated a family furniture store, as well as, businesses in advertising, insurance and heavy equipment distribution. Following the sale of those businesses I became involved in farming and cattle ranching until our move to Phoenix in 2000. Currently I sell and distribute equipment and supplies for the automotive finishing industry.

I value the education and experiences I gained while serving with the 134th Surgical Hospital MASH unit during the Vietnam era.

In Mississippi we helped found a Child Crisis Center, a Group Home for Girls and a Home for the Aging. I currently serve on the Wildlife Conservation Committee with the Arizona Game and Fish department. Living in the Willo Historic district, Cindy and I are active with neighborhood activities.

I strongly support the citizen representative form of government we are blessed with and I would appreciate your vote.

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Tempe, AZ – Today, Dr. Chris Salvino, a strong advocate for leaner government endorses Bob Thomas for State Senate in Legislative District 5.

“Bob Thomas is the right person for this job. Bob has a very strong background that will serve our state well during these difficult times including experience in a MASH unit during the Vietnam era, an exceptional business background developing and growing businesses as well as playing a leadership role on the Wildlife Conservation Committee with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Bob will make our state stronger and that’s why I am proud to endorse his candidacy,” said Dr. Chris Salvino.

Dr. Chris Salvino was one of six Republican candidates for Congress from Arizona’s Fifth Congressional District. He is currently a trauma surgeon working at Banner Good Samaritan in Phoenix and is a retired Lt. Colonel and F-16 flight surgeon. 

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PHOENIX -- Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife (AZSFW), announced today that they have endorsed Bob Thomas, Republican candidate for Senate, Legislative District 15. AZSFW is an advocacy organization dedicated to being an effective force in determining political, legislative, educational and administrative issues that promote wildlife, as well as wildlife habitat and the continuation of hunting and fishing traditions. For additional information about Bob Thomas, please visit his website, www.votebobthomas.org

AZSFW, in endorsing Thomas recognized and appreciates his willingness to discuss his views on the Rule of Law, Illegal Immigration, his lifelong support of and membership in a wide variety of Wildlife organizations and his skill as a business owner.

“Bob Thomas has taken the time to meet with members of Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife and has personally worked with our organization to testify on bills of interest to AZSFW at the State Legislature,” Suzanne Gilstrap, AZSFW spokesperson stated. “We can always count on Bob for support of our programs. More importantly, as a business owner he understands what it means to balance a budget; to supervise employees and to make sometimes difficult decisions. We need those skills now more than ever in our elected officials. Further, Bob provided AZSFW with a clear understanding of the social and economic issues facing our state.”

“I am humbled and honored to receive this endorsement from Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife,” Thomas remarked. “I intend to continue to be a good steward of Wildlife in Arizona and elsewhere.”

Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife was founded in 2004 and has more than 6000 members. For more information, please visit http://www.arizonasportsmenforwildlife.org/.

Arizona Right to Life PAC Announces its Endorsements For The Arizona Legislature in the 2010 Arizona Primary

Phoenix, AZ- July 19, 2010 - The Arizona Right to Life Political Action Committee (AZRTL PAC) announces its endorsements and recommendations for the Arizona State Senate and Arizona House of Representatives in the Arizona Primary held August 24, 2010. AZRTL PAC based the following determinations on the candidate's answers to the AZRTL PAC questionnaire, their history of pro-life involvement, any history of voting on abortion related legislation, and their chances of defeating pro-abortion candidates in the general election.

Legislative District 15 Senate: Bob Thomas

Arizona Civil Defense League Endorsement

Got it, great job, consider yourself AZCDL-PAC endorsed and "A" rated.

NRA Endorsement

Dear Mr. Thomas, On behalf of the NRA Political Victory Fund and all NRA members in the State of Arizona, I am pleased to inform you of your "AQ" rating and endorsement for the 2010 Primary for Arizona State Senate, District No.15. This rating is based on your positive responses to the NRA _ PVF candidate questionnaire and your strong support of our Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Please fill free to share this rating and endorsement with your constituents as you see fit. I wish you the best of luck in your campaign.

Sincerely, Matthew Dogali Arizona State Liaison NRA - ILA, State and Local Affairs

District 15: General Area: Central Phoenix

Senate: Bob Thomas Click for Thomas’ Survey, pdf Phone: (602) 462-1117 Email: rwthomas123@aol.com

SENATE CANDIDATE BOB THOMAS, LD 15, RESPONDS TO SB1070 RULING

PHOENIX—U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton issued a preliminary injunction this morning preventing several sections of Arizona's new immigration law from becoming law, until the courts have a chance to hear the full case. Bob Thomas, candidate for Arizona Senate, LD15, running unopposed in the Primary, voiced his opposition to the Judge’s ruling. For more information on Thomas, please visit his website: www.votebobthomas.org To set an interview, please contact 602 404 8018.

“It seems that the only thing the Obama Administration is willing to do is to spend our money suing Arizona citizens,” Thomas remarked. “Rather than fulfill their duty to our citizens to protect us from foreign oppression, the Federal government is coming after us.”

“Securing the border must be the first priority. When Mexican cartel members come across the border into Phoenix to ambush Phoenix citizens and Police officers and come into our state to murder ranchers, we are way past the time to talk. It’s time to act. The President, and others of his ilk, have evidently forgotten that. I have not,” Thomas concluded.

Thomas received early recognition in this race when he was interviewed on CBS5, KTVK TV 3, WB and KAET TV’s HORIZONTE regarding Seattle’s Boycott of Arizona. Thomas is the owner of a heavy equipment company which does a lot of business through the Port of Seattle, millions of dollars annually in Port fees. “If they are going to boycott us, I will find another port that does not boycott Arizona,” Thomas told the reporters. “Somewhere like Houston or New Orleans. Boycotts work both ways.”

There is no incumbent in either the House or the Senate in LD15 this year as all “termed out”.

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Senator Russell Pearce supports the candidacy of Bob Thomas for Senate, LD15

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LD15: Bob Thomas - A Conservative in strong support of SB1070, endorsed by Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, Sheriff Joe, Senator Russell Pearce and others.

Congressman Trent Franks Supports Bob Thomas

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