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Frank Niceley
| Frank Niceley | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2012-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 8, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 8. 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| South Carolina House of Representatives District 17 | ||
| 2005-2012 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Tennessee, 1969 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 3, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | Knoxville, TN | |
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Niceley served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1988 to 1992 and 2005 to 2012.
Biography
Niceley earned his BS from the University of Tennessee in 1969. He has worked as a managing partner, farmer, and businessman.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Niceley served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Transportation and Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Niceley served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair | ||||
| • Calendar and Rules | ||||
| • Conservation & Environment | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Niceley served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Conservation & Environment | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012
Niceley ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee State Senate District 8. Niceley defeated Jeffrey D. Brantley, Cynthia Bundren Jackson, Hobart L. Rice, and Michael Williams in the Republican primary on August 2, 2012. He was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 8 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Frank Nicely |
44.6% | 7,021 |
| Cynthia Bundren Jackson | 34.5% | 5,432 |
| Jeffrey Brantley | 11.5% | 1,817 |
| Hobart Rice | 9.4% | 1,483 |
| Total Votes | 15,753 | |
2010
Niceley was re-elected to the 17th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Democrat Mike Dockery in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[4][5]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 17 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Frank S. Niceley (R)
|
12,638 | |||
| Mike Dockery (D) | 4,233 | |||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Niceley won re-election to the 17th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating opponent David Seal (D). [6]
Niceley raised $23,750 for his campaign while Seal raised $5,295. [7]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 17 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Frank Niceley (R)
|
16,876 | |||
| David Seal (D) | 7,872 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Niceley received $25,025 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frank Niceley's campaign in 2010 | |
| KPAC | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $1,150 |
| Stowers Jr, Harry W | $1,000 |
| Sawtelle, Vickie | $1,000 |
| Harwell, Beth Halteman | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $25,025 |
2008
Nicely raised $23,750 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [9]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Home Builders Association of Tennessee | $1,500 |
| Venetia Peach | $1,000 |
| David Shirley | $1,000 |
| Vincent Peach | $1,000 |
| David A Burkhalter II | $1,000 |
| James Peach | $1,000 |
| James Peach | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,000 |
| Harry W (Wes) Stowers, Jr. | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Highway Contractors | $1,000 |
Personal
Niceley and his wife, Cindie, have four children. They currently reside in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.
Recent news
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- Georgia Mandatory Gun Law Spurs Brady Campaign Lawsuit - Huffington Post
- Aurora, Colo. High School Student Suffers 'Significant Injury' In Accidental ... - Huffington Post
- Colorado Teacher Finds Explosive Device, Saves School - Huffington Post
- 'Guns In Bars' Bill Passes South Carolina Senate - Huffington Post
- County Archives receives grant for over $2000 - Claiborne Progress
- Guns Allowed In Some Pennsylvania State Schools Amid Review - Huffington Post
- Only the Tennessee GOP could accomplish legislative gridlock wielding a ... - Nashville Scene
- Missouri Lawmakers Pass 'Hard- Core' Gun Bill In Late-Night Session - Huffington Post
- Colbert Mocks Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory That Government Is Buying Up ... - Huffington Post (satire)
- NRA National Convention Wraps Up In Houston - Huffington Post
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External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Frank Niceley
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Tennessee Votes profile
References
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Elections, "List of 2012 Candidates," retrieved July 5, 2012
- ↑ Associated Press "Tennessee - Summary Vote Results," Accessed August 2, 2012
- ↑ 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 17
- ↑ District 17 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Tennessee House donor numbers
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 17 2005–2012 |
Succeeded by Andrew E. Farmer (R) |
| Preceded by Doug Overbey |
Tennessee State Senate District 8 2012–Present |
Succeeded by NA |
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