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Douglas Henry
| Douglas Henry | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 21 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1971 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 15, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 42 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1970 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Vanderbilt University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 05/18/1926 | |
| Place of birth | Nashville, TN | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Henry served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1954 to 1956.
Biography
Henry received both his Bachelors and Bachelor of Laws degree from Vanderbilt University. He works as an attorney.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Henry served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Ways and Means | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Rules, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Fiscal Review | ||||
| • Pensions and Insurance | ||||
| • TACIR | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Henry served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Ways and Means, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Fiscal Review | ||||
| • General Welfare, Health & Human Resources | ||||
| • Pensions and Insurance | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • TACIR | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Henry served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Ways and Means, Vice-chair | ||||
| • General Welfare, Health & Human Resources | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Fiscal Review | ||||
District 21
Henry represents Tennessee Senate District 21. District 21 includes a portion of Davidson County.
Elections
2014
Henry announced on May 7, 2013, that he would not seek re-election in 2014. Henry's attorney, Nick Bailey, said the decision was based around his ability to devote full attention to his ailing wife, Lolly.[1][2]
2010
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2010
Henry was re-elected to the 21st District Seat in 2010. Henry defeated Republican Steven Dickerson in the general election took place on November 2, 2010. According to the unofficial election results, he narrowly defeated Jeff Yarbro in the Democratic primary on August 5, 2010.[3] Yarbro announced on August 12 that he would request a recount.[4][5]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 21, General Election 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Douglas Henry (D)
|
27,117 | |||
| Steven Dickerson (D) | 20,775 | |||
2006
On Nov. 7, 2006, Douglas won re-election to the 21st District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate, defeating opponent Bob Krumm (R). [6]
Douglas raised $322,608 for his campaign while Krumm raised $83,707. [7]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 21 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Henry Douglas (D)
|
36,834 | |||
| Bob Krumm (R) | 18,751 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Henry received $691,078 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]
| Tennessee State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Douglas Henry's campaign in 2010 | |
| Henry, Douglas | $314,500 |
| Henry, Douglas | $99,999 |
| Federal Express | $10,000 |
| Senate Democratic Caucus Of Tennessee | $8,400 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $7,900 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $691,078 |
2006
Henry raised $322,608 in the 2006 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[9]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Express | $15,000 |
| Senate Democratic Caucus of Tennessee | $11,500 |
| Tennessee State Employee Association | $10,000 |
| National Healthcare Corp. | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Education Association | $3,500 |
| Bellsouth | $3,500 |
| Tennessee Hospital Association | $3,000 |
| Insurors of Tennessee | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Dental Association | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Pharmacists Association | $3,000 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 572 | $3,000 |
Personal
Douglas and his wife, Loiette, have five children. They currently reside in Nashville, Tennessee.
External links
- Douglas Henry's personal 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
- Douglas Henry on State Surge
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
- Douglas Henry on Facebook
References
- ↑ tennessean.com, "State Sen. Doug Henry announces he won't seek re-election", May 7, 2013
- ↑ examiner.com, "Henry, Dean of Senate and Legislature, won't seek 12th term in Tennessee Senate", May 9, 2013
- ↑ Unofficial Democratic state senate primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ "Yarbro to ask for recount in bid to unseat Sen. Henry" Nashville Public Radio
- ↑ Official Tennessee State Senate General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 21
- ↑ District 21 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Douglas Henry
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Tennessee Senate District 21 1971-present |
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