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Dolores Gresham
| Dolores Gresham | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 8, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of the Incarnate Word | |
| Master's | Loyola University, New Orleans George Washington University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 07/16/1942 | |
| Profession | Small Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Gresham served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 2002 to 2008.
Biography
Gresham graduated with her Bachelor's degree from University of the Incarnate Word and earned Master's degrees from George Washington University and Loyola-Maryland. She is a small business owner and retired member of the United States Marine Corps.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gresham served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Labor | ||||
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gresham served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Labor and Agriculture | ||||
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gresham served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Education Oversight, Chair | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
District 26
Jackson represents Tennessee Senate District 26. District 26 includes Chester, Crockett, Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, McNairy, and Wayne Counties.
Elections
2012
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012
Gresham won re-election in the 2012 election for Tennessee State Senate District 26. Gresham ran unopposed in the August 2 Republican primary and defeated Meryl Rice (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 26, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dolores Gresham Incumbent |
60.4% | 42,990 | |
| Democratic | Meryl Rice | 39.6% | 28,131 | |
| Total Votes | 71,121 | |||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Gresham won election to the 26th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate, defeating opponent Randy Camp (D). [2]
Gresham raised $505,899 for her campaign while Camp raised $475,401. [3]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 26 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dolores Gresham (R)
|
37,186 | |||
| Randy Camp (D) | 32,165 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Gresham raised $505,899 in the 2008 election cycle.
Her major contributors are listed below.[4]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Republican Caucus | $40,000 |
| Tennessee Legislative Campaign Committee | $30,000 |
| Leaders of Tennessee | $15,000 |
| RAAMPAC | $15,000 |
| MPAC | $15,000 |
| Government Accountability Project | $10,935 |
| Dolores Gresham | $10,000 |
| Majority Tennessee | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Volunteer PAC | $7,500 |
| Tennessee Federation Republican Women | $3,500 |
| AT&T | $3,500 |
| Tennessee Conservative PAC | $3,000 |
| Jackson Clinic | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Association of Realtors | $3,000 |
Personal
Dolores and her husband, Will, reside in Somerville, Tennessee.
Recent news
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Dolores Gresham News Feed
- Sponsors vow to revise, bring back vetoed 'Ag Gag' bill - Knoxville News Sentinel
- Tennessee charter school ?authorizer? bill struggling in Senate committee - Chattanooga Times Free Press
- Standards equip TN students to succeed in a global economy - The Tennessean
- Haslam unswayed by celebrities opposing 'ag-gag' - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
- Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for energy-efficient, handicap-accessible homes - Jackson Sun
- LETTER: Charter school bill can be traced to ALEC - The Daily News Journal
- TN REPORT: 'Ag-gag' bill reaches Haslam's desk - Murfreesboro Post
- BULLETIN: Strife Between Speakers and Chambers Kills Two Key Bills in ... - Memphis Flyer
- Carrie Underwood hits Tennessee lawmakers, governor on 'Ag Gag' bill - Chattanooga Times Free Press
- Attorney General calls 'ag-gag' bill 'constitutionally suspect' - WKRN
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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, 2002
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
References
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Tennessee Senate District 26 2009-present |
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