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Jimmy Matlock
| Jimmy Matlock | ||
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| Tennessee House Of Representatives District 21 | ||
| 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 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 5, 1959 | |
| Place of birth | Loudon, TN | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Matlock attended Middle Tennessee State University from 1978 to 1979. He then attended the University of Tennessee from 1980 to 1982. Matlock has been the owner of Matlock Tire Service since 1982.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Matlock served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Insurance and Banking | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Matlock served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Consumer & Employee Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Matlock served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Workers Compensation | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Jimmy Matlock endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
Matlock won re-election in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 21. Matlock ran unopposed in the August 2 primary election and defeated Andrew F. Bennett, III (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 21, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jimmy Matlock Incumbent |
78.6% | 20,360 | |
| Democratic | Andrew Bennett III | 21.4% | 5,531 | |
| Total Votes | 25,891 | |||
2010
Matlock was re-elected to the 21st District Seat in 2010. He faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.Matlock was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[4][5]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 21 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jimmy Matlock (R)
|
17,839 | |||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Matlock won re-election to the 21st District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives. [6]
Matlock raised $50,446 for his campaign. [7]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 21 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jimmy Matlock (R)
|
26,406 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Matlock received $27,558 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmy Matlock's campaign in 2010 | |
| Matlock, Jimmy | $10,500 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Leaders Of Tennessee | $1,000 |
| Liles, Jack | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $27,558 |
2008
Matlock raised $50,446 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [9]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jimmy Matlock | $6,386 |
| John Arnett | $2,000 |
| Jack Liles | $1,800 |
| Ted Wampler | $1,500 |
| 16 different donors | $1,000 |
Personal
Matlock and his wife, Jane, have three children. They currently reside in Lenoir City, Tennessee.
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External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Jimmy Matlock
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Tennessee Votes profile
- Official Website
References
- ↑ Rick Santorum for President, "Tennessee Conservative State Legislative Leaders Endorse Santorum For President," March 4, 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 21
- ↑ District 21 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Tennessee House donor numbers
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- 2012 endorsement of Rick Santorum for President
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