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Dennis Roach
| Dennis Roach | ||
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| Tennessee House Of Representatives District 35 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 4, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Roach has received his BS and MS. He has worked as as teacher, farm owner and coach.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Roach served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar and Rules, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Finance, Ways, and Means | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Roach served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar and Rules, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Finance, Ways, and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Roach served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Education Oversight | ||||
| • Finance, Ways, and Means | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Elections
2012
Roach ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 35. Roach ran unopposed in the August 2 primary election. He was undefeated in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2010
Roach was re-elected to the 35th District Seat in 2010. He faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010. Roach was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[3][4]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 35 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Dennis "Coach" Roach (R)
|
9,981 | |||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Roach won re-election to the 35th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating opponent Edward Baldwin (I). [5]
Roach raised $24,650 for his campaign while Baldwin raised $0. [6]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 35 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dennis Roach (R)
|
13,630 | |||
| Edward Baldwin (I) | 5,393 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Roach received $30,085 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dennis Roach's campaign in 2010 | |
| Williams, W Kent | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Dental Association | $1,550 |
| Deroyal Industries | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $30,085 |
2008
Roach raised $24,650 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Association of Realtors | $3,250 |
| Tennessee Automotive Association | $1,250 |
| Tennessee Chiropractic Association | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Labor Council AFL-CIO | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Highway Contractors | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,000 |
Personal
Roach and his wife, Glenda, have three children. They currently reside in Rutledge, Tennessee.
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External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Dennis Roach
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Tennessee Votes profile
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, 2010
- ↑ Tennessee General election results
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 35
- ↑ District 35 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Tennessee House donor numbers
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