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Ken Yager
| Ken Yager | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 12 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 8, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Tennessee at Martin, 1969 | |
| Master's | University of Tennessee at Martin, 1972 | |
| J.D. | University of Memphis, 1977 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 01/05/1947 | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Yager received his BA and MA at the University of Tennessee at Martin. He later received his JD from the University of Memphis. He has worked as an assistant broker and an Assistant Professor of History and Law at Roane State Community College.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Yager served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Labor | ||||
| • State & Local Government, Chair | ||||
| • Fiscal Review | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Yager served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Fiscal Review | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • State & Local Government, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Yager served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment, Conservation & Tourism, Vice-chair | ||||
| • State & Local Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Fiscal Review | ||||
Issues
Tax relief exemption
Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey and Sen. Yager co-sponsored a bill to raise the standard exemption on the Hall Tax in 2011. Gov. Bill Haslam included the measure in his 2011 budget plan.
The Hall Tax relief included in the budget applies to Tennesseans age 65 and older. Of the individuals who pay the Hall Tax, 48 percent are age 65 and older.
“We tell middle class folks to save and invest for their retirement and then we punish them for it by taxing their nest egg,” said Ramsey. “Working men and women of modest means who have saved wisely should not have to see their hard-earned dollars taxed. This exemption will aid middle class people who live modestly get a break on their hard earned savings.”
“I am delighted Governor Haslam has included Hall Tax relief for senior citizens in his supplemental budget plan,” said Senator Yager. “This was part of my platform when I ran for State Senate; therefore, I am very pleased that it was included in the Governor’s budget. This puts the bill in excellent shape moving into the final days of this legislative session and making this tax relief closer to reality for many senior citizens across Tennessee.”[1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012
Yager ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee State Senate District 12. Yager ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 2, 2012. He was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Yager won election to the 12th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate, defeating opponents Becky Ruppe (D) and Christopher Fenner (I). [3]
Yager raised $559,620 for his campaign while Ruppe raised $296,786 and Fenner raised $0. [4]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 12 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ken Yager (R)
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32,509 | |||
| Becky Ruppe (D) | 27,983 | |||
| Christopher Fenner | 2,954 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Yager raised $559,620 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Legislative Campaign Committee | $59,993 |
| Ken Yager | $46,000 |
| RAAMPAC | $15,000 |
| Leaders of Tennessee | $15,000 |
| MPAC | $15,000 |
| Majority Tennessee | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Volunteer PAC | $7,500 |
| Government Accountability Project | $7,500 |
| Roane County Republican Party PAC | $4,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $4,000 |
Personal
Yager and his wife, Malinda, have two children. They currently live in Harriman, Tennessee.
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External links
- Sen. Yager website
- Biography from the Tennessee General Assembly website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Ken Yager on State Surge
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
- Ken Yager on Facebook
References
- ↑ Ramsey Expects New Hall Tax Relief Exemption for Seniors to Win Approval," Tennessee Report, May 17, 2011
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Elections, "List of 2012 Candidates," retrieved July 5, 2012
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 12
- ↑ District 12 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2008
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Ken Yager
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Tommy Kilby |
Tennessee Senate District 12 2009-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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