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Jim Coley
| Jim Coley | ||
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| Tennessee House Of Representatives District 97 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 4, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Memphis State University | |
| Master's | University of Memphis | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 11, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | Houston, TX | |
| Profession | Teacher, Bolton High School | |
| Religion | Church of Christ | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Coley earned his BA from Memphis State University. He later received his MAT from the University of Memphis. Coley is a teacher at Bolton High School.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Coley served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Civil Justice | ||||
| • Education | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Coley served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance, Ways, and Means | ||||
| • Fiscal Review | ||||
| • Judiciary, Vice-chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Coley served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • State & Local Government | ||||
Elections
2012
Coley ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 97. Coley ran unopposed in the August 2 primary election. He was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2010
Coley won re-election to the 97th District Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[3] He also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Coley won re-election to the 97th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives. [5]
Coley raised $14,146 for his campaign. [6]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 97 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jim Coley (R)
|
17,354 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Coley received $27,290 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim Coley's campaign in 2010 | |
| Tennessee Education Association | $2,500 |
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $2,250 |
| Federal Express | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,500 |
| Friends Of The University Of Memphis | $750 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $27,290 |
2008
Coley raised $17,354 in the 2008 elections cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Express | $2,000 |
| Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Tennessee | $1,000 |
| Hyde III, J R | $800 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $750 |
| Tennessee Education Association | $750 |
Personal
Coley and his wife, Paula, have two children. They currently reside in Bartlett, Tennessee.
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External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Jim Coley
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 1996
- Tennessee Votes profile
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Official House Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 97
- ↑ District 97Tennessee House Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Tennessee House donor numbers
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