Bo Watson
| Bo Watson | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 15, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Tennessee - Chattanooga | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/21/1960 | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Watson served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 2004 to 2006.
Biography
Watson graduated with his Bachelor's degree from Tennnessee-Chattanooga and also graduated with a Master's degree from Tennessee-Memphis in Physical Therapy.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Watson served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Labor | ||||
| • Finance, Ways and Means, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Government Operations, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Health and Welfare, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Pensions and Insurance | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Watson served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Ways and Means | ||||
| • General Welfare, Health & Human Resources, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Government Operations, Chair | ||||
| • Government Operations, Chair | ||||
| • Pensions and Insurance | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Watson served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Ways and Means | ||||
| • Government Operations, Chair | ||||
District 11
Watson represents Tennessee Senate District 11. District 11 includes portions of Hamilton County.
Elections
2010
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2010
Watson was re-elected to the 11th District Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[1][2]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 11, General Election 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bo Watson (R)
|
42,140 | |||
2006
On Nov. 7, 2006, Watson won election to the 11th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate, defeating opponent Jim Hall (D). [3]
Watson raised $97,519 for his campaign while Hall raised $0. [4]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 11 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bo Watson (R)
|
39,968 | |||
| Jim Hall (D) | 22,538 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Watson received $135,935 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Tennessee State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bo Watson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $5,100 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $2,500 |
| Mckee, Jack | $2,000 |
| Hunt, Steve R | $2,000 |
| Crimmins, Chris | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $135,935 |
2006
Berke raised $97,519 in the 2006 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Friends of Bo Watson | $2,459 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Dental Association | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Association of Realtors | $1,500 |
Personal
Watson and his wife, Jill, have one child. They currently reside in Hixson, Tennessee.
External links
- Biography from the Tennessee General Assembly website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
References
- ↑ Unofficial Republican state senate primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ Official Tennessee State Senate General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 11
- ↑ District 11 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Bo Watson
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by David Fowler |
Tennessee Senate District 11 2007-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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