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Jim Kyle
| Jim Kyle | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 30 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1983 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 8, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 30 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1982 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Arkansas State University, 1973 | |
| J.D. | University of Memphis School of Law, 1976 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/14/1950 | |
| Place of birth | Memphis, TN | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Kyle graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Arkansas State University in 1973 and his JD from the University of Memphis School of Law in 1976. He is a practicing attorney.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kyle served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Ways and Means | ||||
| • Government Operations | ||||
| • Calendar | ||||
| • Delayed Bills | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Government Operations | ||||
| • Pensions and Insurance | ||||
| • TACIR | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kyle served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar | ||||
| • Delayed Bills | ||||
| • Finance, Ways and Means | ||||
| • Government Operations | ||||
| • Government Operations | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • TACIR | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kyle served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Ways and Means | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Calendar | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Delayed Bills | ||||
| • Business Tax | ||||
District 28
Kyle represents Tennessee Senate District 28. District 28 includes a portion of Shelby County.
Elections
2012
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012
Kyle ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee State Senate District 30. Kyle defeated incumbent Beverly Marrero in the Democratic primary on August 2, 2012. He was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 30 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jim Kyle Incumbent |
55.4% | 7,368 |
| Beverly Marrero Incumbent | 44.6% | 5,931 |
| Total Votes | 13,299 | |
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Kyle won re-election to the 28th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate. [5]
Kyle raised $151,052 for his campaign. [6]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 28 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Kyle (D)
|
39,007 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Kyle raised $151,052 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $17,500 |
| Federal Express | $14,500 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 572 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Association of Realtors | $3,500 |
| Adams & Reese | $3,000 |
| Steamfitters Local 614 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $2,500 |
Personal
Jim and his wife, Sara, have four children. They currently reside in Memphis, Tennessee.
Recent news
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Jim Kyle News Feed
- Kyle, Kelsey Debate Health Care, Government's Role - Memphis Daily News
- Sen. Henry won't seek re-election in 2014 - Johnson City Press (subscription)
- AP Sportlight - Kitsap Sun
- Scattershot approach on guns gets some hits, mostly misses - Nashville Ledger newspaper
- Wins, losses despite GOP supermajority - Nashville Ledger newspaper
- Mark Sanford v Elizabeth Colbert Busch: A Very Special Election in South Carolina - Christian Post
- BC-AP Sports Digest - SI.com
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External links
- Biography from the Tennessee General Assembly website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
- Jim Kyle on Facebook
- Jim Kyle on Twitter
References
- ↑ "Senate Dems Re-Elect Kyle To Top Spot," Tennessee Report, December 15, 2010
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 28
- ↑ District 28 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2008
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Jim Kyle
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- Current member, Tennessee State Senate
- State senators first elected in 1982
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