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Lowe Finney
| Lowe Finney | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 27 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 15, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Tennessee at Martin | |
| J.D. | St. Louis University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 11/01/1975 | |
| Profession | Attorney/College Instructor | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Finney graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration from Tennessee-Martin and a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law. He is a practicing attorney and a part-time college instructor.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Finney served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Ways and Means | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • State & Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Finney served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Ways and Means | ||||
| • State & Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Finney served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State & Local Government, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Long Term Care Oversight | ||||
District 27
Finney represents Tennessee Senate District 27. District 27 includes Madison, Gibson, and Carroll Counties
Elections
2010
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2010
Finney was re-elected to the 27th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Republican Don McLeary in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in the primary.[2]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 27, General Election 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Lowe Finney (D)
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25,885 | |||
| Don McLeary (R) | 24,666 | |||
2006
On Nov. 7, 2006, Finney won election to the 27th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate, defeating opponent Don McLeary (D). [3]
Finney raised $249,814 for his campaign while McLeary raised $400,354. [4]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 27 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Lowe Finney (D)
|
26,804 | |||
| Don McLeary (R) | 26,324 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Finney received $413,584 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Tennessee State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Lowe Finney's campaign in 2010 | |
| Tennessee Democratic Party | $71,194 |
| Finney, Lowe | $14,533 |
| Tennessee Education Association | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $9,250 |
| Jackson Clinic | $9,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $413,584 |
2006
Finney raised $429,814 in the 2006 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Democratic Caucus of Tennessee | $78,321 |
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $15,000 |
| Senate Speaker PAC | $15,000 |
| Tennessee's Tomorrow PAC | $15,000 |
| Tennessee Keep Your Legislature Efficient PAC | $15,000 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 572 | $13,000 |
| Tennessee Labor Council | $4,500 |
| Jackson Clinic | $4,250 |
| Tennessee State Auto Workers | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Federation Republican Women | $3,500 |
| Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Tennessee | $3,000 |
| Federal Express | $2,500 |
Personal
Finney and his wife, Tiffany, currently reside in Jackson, Tennessee.
External links
- Sen. Finney's campaign website
- Biography from the Tennessee General Assembly website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
- Lowe Finney on Facebook
- Lowe Finney on Twitter
References
- ↑ "Senate Dems Re-Elect Kyle To Top Spot," Tennessee Report, December 15, 2010
- ↑ Official Tennessee State Senate General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 27
- ↑ District 27 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Lowe Finney
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Don McLeary |
Tennessee Senate District 27 2007-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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