Charlotte Burks
| Charlotte Burks | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 15 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 15, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/03/1942 | |
| Place of birth | Gainesboro, TN | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Church of Christ | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Burks owns and operates a farm.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Burks served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Labor, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Ethics, Vice-chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Burks served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Labor and Agriculture | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Ethics, Vice-chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Burks served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Commerce, Labor and Agriculture | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Environment, Conservation & Tourism | ||||
District 15
Burks represents Tennessee Senate District 15. District 15 includes Cumberland, Jackson, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, and White Counties.
Elections
2010
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2010
Burks was re-elected to the 15th District Seat in 2010. She defeated Republican Gary Steakley and independent Joe Wilmoth in the general election on November 2, 2010. She was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[1]
Issues
Suspected Voter Fraud
2010
The Tennessee Republican Party asked the State Election Commission to investigate several reports of voting irregularities in election between Burks and Republican nominee Gary Steakley.
“Voters deserve to know what irregularities occurred and who is responsible for them. The fact that any irregularities may have occurred is troubling enough, but given the narrow margin of votes calls into question the accuracy of the election results and the legitimacy of the election’s outcome,” said Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney.
According to uncertified election results, Democrat Incumbent Charlotte Burks defeated Republican Gary Steakley by 183 votes. State Senate District 15 includes Cumberland, White, Putnam, Overton, Jackson and Pickett counties.[2][3]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 15, General Election 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Charlotte Burks (D)
|
22,800 | |||
| Gary Steakley (R) | 22,615 | |||
| Joe B. Wilmoth (I) | 8,779 | |||
2006
On Nov. 7, 2006, Burks won re-election to the 15th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate. [4]
Burks raised $70,533 for her campaign. [5]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 15 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Charlotte Burks (D)
|
40,911 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Burks received $65,347 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Tennessee State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Charlotte Burks's campaign in 2010 | |
| Senate Democratic Caucus Of Tennessee | $7,614 |
| Tennessee Education Association | $7,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Association Of Realtors | $2,250 |
| United Association Political Action Fund | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $65,347 |
2006
Burks raised $70,553 in the 2006 election cycle.
Her major contributors are listed below.[7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Education Association | $4,500 |
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $3,500 |
| Tennessee Dental Association | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $2,500 |
| John Williams Rose | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $1,500 |
| Mid Tennessee Associated Builders & Contractors | $1,500 |
Personal
Charlotte is widowed with three children. She currently resides in Monterey, Tennessee.
External links
- Sen. Burks's website
- Biography from the Tennessee General Assembly website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
- Charlotte Burks on Facebook
References
- ↑ Unofficial Democratic state senate primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ "Republicans Suspect Election Fraud in Burks Win Over Steakley," Tennessee Report, November 12, 2010
- ↑ Official Tennessee State Senate General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 15
- ↑ District 15 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Charlotte Burks
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Tennessee Senate District 15 1999-present |
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