David Hawk
| David Hawk | ||
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| Tennessee House Of Representatives District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 4, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | East Tennessee State University, 1990 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 21, 1968 | |
| Place of birth | Greeneville, TN | |
| Profession | Tailor Shop Men's Clothing | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Hawk attended Tusculum College. In 1990, he earned his BBA in Marketing from East Tennessee State University. He then attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government Senior Executive Program for State and Local Government at Harvard University in 2006. Hawk worked as a Salesman for Tailor Shop Men's Clothing from 1985 to 1990. He has been the Vice President of Clothing Sales for Tailor Shop Men's Clothing since 1990.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hawk served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Finance, Ways, and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hawk served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar and Rules | ||||
| • Conservation & Environment, Chair | ||||
| • Finance, Ways, and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hawk served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Conservation & Environment | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Education Oversight | ||||
Elections
2012
Hawk won re-election in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 5. Hawk advanced past the August 2 primary election and defeated Eddie Yokley (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 5, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Hawk Incumbent |
58.2% | 11,566 | |
| Democratic | Eddie Hokley | 41.8% | 8,292 | |
| Total Votes | 19,858 | |||
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 5 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
David Hawk |
39.8% | 3,093 |
| Ted Hensley | 34.8% | 2,707 |
| Bradley Mercer | 16.9% | 1,312 |
| Duncan Cave | 8.6% | 665 |
| Total Votes | 7,777 | |
2010
Hawk was re-elected to the 5th District Seat in 2010. He defeated independent Karen Sherry Brackett in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in the primary on August 5.[3][4]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 5 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David B. Hawk (R)
|
10,838 | |||
| Karen Sherry Brackett (I) | 2,071 | |||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Hawk won re-election to the 5th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating opponent Casey Nicholson (D). [5]
Hawk raised $40,847 for his campaign while Nicholson raised $2,875. [6]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 5 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Hawk (R)
|
14,353 | |||
| Casey Nicholson (D) | 4,294 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Hawk received $26,040 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Hawk's campaign in 2010 | |
| John Deere & Co | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,250 |
| Tennessee Highway Contractors | $1,000 |
| Unaka Co PAC | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $26,040 |
2008
Hawk raised $40,847 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Association of Realtors | $3,250 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $1,500 |
| John Deere & Co. | $1,250 |
| Six other donors | $1,000 |
Personal
Hawk has one child and currently lives in Greeneville, Tennessee.
Controversies
Domestic assault charges
Hawk was arrested on March 18, 2012 on a domestic assault charge. According to the police report, Hawk hit his wife in the face while she was holding their 11-month-old daughter. Hawk, who was released on bond, said he was innocent of the charge, explaining that during the incident "my wife had a gun and told me she was gonna put a bullet in my head while I was holding my baby. At that time, I escaped to safety with my daughter."[9]
Recent news
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- Former South Salem, Willamette athlete Dominic David headed to Germany - Statesman Journal
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- McDowell sports Hall of Fame to induct new members - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
- Will Bill To Allow Armed School Personnel Go Into Effect? - Greeneville Sun
- Gay Lyons: Dancers kick up their heels for Children's Hospital - Knoxville News Sentinel
- Memories of McComas come alive - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
- Iowa briefs - Dubuque Telegraph Herald
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External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative David Hawk
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Tennessee Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Unofficial primary results
- ↑ Unofficial Republican state representative primary results from the TN Secretary of State
- ↑ Tennessee General election results
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 1
- ↑ District 1 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Tennessee House donor numbers
- ↑ WCYB, "State Rep. And Wife Speak Out On Domestic Assault Charge," March 19, 2012
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