Jim Tracy
| Jim Tracy | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 14 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 8, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| 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 | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Tennessee at Martin, 1978 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/09/1956 | |
| Place of birth | Jackson, TN | |
| Profession | Insurance Agent | |
| Religion | Church of Christ | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Tracy graduated with his Bachelor's degree from Tennessee-Martin in 1978. He currently works as an insurance agent.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Tracy served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Labor | ||||
| • Transportation and Safety, Chair | ||||
| • Pensions and Insurance | ||||
| • TACIR | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tracy served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Pensions and Insurance | ||||
| • State & Local Government, Vice-chair | ||||
| • TACIR | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tracy served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • State & Local Government | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
District 16
Tracy represents Tennessee Senate District 16. District 16 includes Bedford, Moore, and part of Rutherford Counties.
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Jim Tracy endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2014
On January 2, 2013, Tracy announced his intention to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in the recently redrawn 4th congressional district against incumbent Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R). The election will be held on November 4, 2014.[2]
2012
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012
Tracy ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee State Senate District 14. Tracy defeated Matt Randolph in the Republican primary on August 2, 2012. He was was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 14 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jim Tracy Incumbent |
86.7% | 11,174 |
| Matt Randolph | 13.3% | 1,707 |
| Total Votes | 12,881 | |
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Tracy won re-election to the 16th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate, defeating opponent Jean Anne Rogers (D). [4]
Tracy raised $417,558 for his campaign while Rogers raised $192,217. [5]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 16 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Tracy (R)
|
46,088 | |||
| Jean Anne Rogers (D) | 31,746 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Tracy raised $417,558 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Republican Caucus of Tennessee | $40,000 |
| Federal Express | $10,600 |
| National Healthcare Corp | $9,000 |
| Tennessee Association of Realtors | $6,500 |
| Show PAC | $4,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $3,500 |
| Tennessee Highway Contractors | $2,500 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $2,500
|
Personal
Jim and his wife, Trena, have three children. They currently reside in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
Recent news
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Jim Tracy News Feed
- Republican strategist Chip Saltsman joining Joe Carr's campaign - Chattanooga Times Free Press
- Session wraps, budget passed - Elk Valley Times
- Senators Tracy and Ketron announce grant for Smyrna Airport - The Daily News Journal
- Tennessee GOP leaders McCormick, Casada back Rep. Joe Carr for Congress - Chattanooga Times Free Press
- The Sunday Q&A with Republican Chairman Jeff Peach - Shreveport Times
- ABORTION RIGHTS - ABQ Journal
- Paris, Bradford participate in youth summit - Elk Valley Times
- Carr may enter race to oppose DesJarlais - The Daily News Journal
- Tennessee lawmakers build up war chests - The Tennessean
- Marsh, Tracy 'disappointed' by veto - Shelbyville Times-Gazette
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External links
- Jim Tracy's campaign website
- Biography at the Tennessee General Assembly website
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions at Follow The Money
- Profile at Twitter
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Additional Tennessee Legislative Endorsements," February 27, 2012
- ↑ The Tennesseean, "State Sen. Jim Tracy to try to unseat U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais," January 2, 2013
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Elections, "List of 2012 Candidates," retrieved July 5, 2012
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 16
- ↑ District 16 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2008
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Jim Tracy
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Eric Stewart |
Tennessee Senate District 14 2012-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Larry Trail |
Tennessee Senate District 16 2005-2012 |
Succeeded by Janice Bowling |
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- 2012 endorsement of Mitt Romney for President
- State legislative article missing donor information
- Current member, Tennessee State Senate
- State senators first elected in 2004
- Tennessee
- Republican Party
- 2012 incumbent
- State Senate candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (winner)
- 2012 general election (winner)
- 2012 incumbent displaced by redistricting
- U.S. House candidate, 2014
- 2014 potential candidate
