Jim Cobb
| Jim Cobb | ||
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| Tennessee House Of Representatives District 31 | ||
| Retired | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Memphis State University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Retired | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Cobb is a former County Chairman and Republican Candidate for State Senate.
Cobb has served in the United States Army and also worked as a Private Pilot. He worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority as Manager of Watts Bar Nuclear Plant but is now retired.
Cobb earned his BA in Public Administration from Memphis State University.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cobb served on these committees:
- Calendar and Rules
- Government Operations, Chair
- Joint Committee on Government Operations, Chair
- State & Local Government
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cobb served on these committees:
- Government Operations Committee, Tennessee House, Secretary
- Health & Human Resources Committee, Tennessee House
- Subcommittee on Public Health and Family Assistance
Elections
2012
Cobb ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 31. Cobb was defeated by Ron Travis in the August 2 primary election.[1][2][3]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 31 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Ron Travis |
50.6% | 4,358 |
| Jim Cobb Incumbent | 49.4% | 4,255 |
| Total Votes | 8,613 | |
2010
Cobb was re-elected to the 31st District Seat in 2010. He faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010. Cobb was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[4][5]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 31 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Cobb (R)
|
13,789 | |||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Cobb won re-election to the 31st District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives. [6]
Cobb raised $45,493 for his campaign. [7]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 31 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Cobb (R)
|
21,723 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Cobb received $32,780 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim Cobb's campaign in 2010 | |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,250 |
| Harwell, Beth Halteman | $1,000 |
| Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of Tennessee | $1,000 |
| Roberson, Everett | $1,000 |
| Drinkard, Gary | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $32,780 |
2008
Cobb raised $45,493 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [9]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jim Cobb | $11,236 |
| Tennessee Dental Association | $3,500 |
| Tennessee State Employees Association | $3,000 |
| Jim Edwards | $2,000 |
| Three different donors | $1,500 |
Personal
Cobb has a wife, Suzanne.
Recent news
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Jim Cobb News Feed
- Michael Rodney Kane, LA Teacher, Arrested In Stabbing Death Of Estranged Wife - Huffington Post
- Graham warns Republicans will fall into 'demographic death spiral' if they ... - Daily Caller
- George Will slams Obama on Syria: 'This is obviously a reluctant president' - Daily Caller
- Taxpayers spend $41.3 million in a year to advertise food stamps, a 6-fold ... - Daily Caller
- A Tragic Drowning Starts the Cemetery - Wayne County Journal Banner
- Point of no return? - ESPN Wisconsin
- Civil rights struggle sites revisited - Newsday
- Ricin Letters Highlight Mayor Bloomberg's Place In Gun Debate - Huffington Post
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Tennessee Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Official Website
References
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Unofficial primary results
- ↑ New Orleans Times Picayune "Close races defeat 2 more incumbent lawmakers," August 3, 2012
- ↑ Unofficial Republican state representative primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ Tennessee General election results
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 31
- ↑ District 31 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 31 2007–2012 |
Succeeded by Ron Travis (R) |
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