Harry Brooks
| Harry Brooks | ||
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| Tennessee House Of Representatives District 19 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 4, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 11 | |
| 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 | Carson-Newman College, 1969 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 4, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | Sevierville, TN | |
| Profession | Retired | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Brooks attended the University of Tennessee. He then received his BA in Speech/Communication from Carson-Newman College in 1969. Brooks has worked as a teacher, counselor, and administrator. Brooks served as a member of the Knox County School Board from 1992 to 1996. He has been the President of Security Services since 1997.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brooks served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar and Rules | ||||
| • Civil Justice | ||||
| • Education, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brooks served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar and Rules | ||||
| • Children & Family Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance, Ways, and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brooks served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar and Rules | ||||
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Education Oversight | ||||
| • Fiscal Review | ||||
| • Finance, Ways, and Means | ||||
| • Lottery Oversight | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Harry Brooks endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
Brooks ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 19. Brooks ran unopposed in the August 2 primary election. He was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Brooks was re-elected to the 19th District Seat in 2010. He faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[4][5]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 19 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Harry Brooks (R)
|
12,976 | |||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Brooks won re-election to the 19th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives). [6]
Brooks raised $43,591 for his campaign. [7]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 19 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Harry Brooks (R)
|
21,375 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Brooks received $45,694 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Harry Brooks's campaign in 2010 | |
| Tennessee Education Association | $2,500 |
| Tennessee Chiropractic Association | $2,250 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,250 |
| Tennessee Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Association Of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors PAC | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $45,694 |
2008
Brooks raised $43,591 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [9]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Harry W (Wes) Stowers, Jr. | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Association of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Steve Hunley | $1,000 |
| R L Oaks | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,000 |
Personal
Brooks and his wife, Mary, had two children. They currently reside in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Recent news
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Harry Brooks News Feed
- Bernie Sahlins, Second City Theater Legend, Leaves Huge Legacy - Huffington Post
- Magpul offers super hi-capacity magazines for sale ahead of state ban - Daily Caller
- DHS hopes get same cyber-spying powers as NSA - Daily Caller
- Which bathroom should transgendered students use? - Daily Caller
- 'Snowden is not the problem' Palin says - Daily Caller
- Stone Roses Concert Death: Fan Reportedly Dies After Band's Glasgow Show - Huffington Post
- No, the Democratic National Convention didn't lose a single laptop worth ... - Daily Caller
- Mystery man hands out cash to supporters of Colorado Dem facing a recall over ... - Daily Caller
- Lil Wayne steps on American flag [VIDEO - Daily Caller]
- Cruz will file immigration amendment allowing states to require proof of ... - Daily Caller
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External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Harry Brooks
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Tennessee Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Tennessee Speaker of the House Beth Harwell," January 19, 2012
- ↑ 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 19
- ↑ District 19 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Tennessee House donor numbers
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