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Mary Pruitt
| Mary Pruitt | ||
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| Tennessee House Of Representatives District 58 | ||
| Retired | ||
| In office | ||
| 1985-2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1984 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Tennessee State University | |
| Master's | Tennessee State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 3, 1934 | |
| Place of birth | Brentwood, TN | |
| Profession | Retired | |
| Religion | United Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Pruitt was a Delegate for Jesse James for President in 1988.
Pruitt worked as an Educator and is now retired, and earned her BS and MEd from Tennessee State University.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pruitt served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pruitt served on these committees:
- Fiscal Review Committee, Tennessee General Assembly
- Health & Human Resources Committee, Tennessee House
- Subcommittee on Health Care Facilities
- Subcommittee on State Government, Vice Chair
Elections
2012
Pruitt ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 58. She was defeated by Harold M. Love in the August 2 primary election.[1][2][3]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 58 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Harold Love |
39.3% | 1,371 |
| Mary Pruitt Incumbent | 37.7% | 1,313 |
| Steven Turner | 23% | 802 |
| Total Votes | 3,486 | |
2010
Pruitt won re-election to the 58th District Seat in 2010. She defeated Steven Turner in the August 5 primary.[4] She faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Pruitt won re-election to the 58th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating opponent Lisa Leeds (I). [6]
Pruitt raised $30,059 for her campaign while Leeds raised $160. [7]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 58 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mary Pruitt (D)
|
14,742 | |||
| Lisa Leeds (I) | 2,695 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Pruitt received $25,189 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mary Pruitt's campaign in 2010 | |
| Nashville Fire Fighters Local 140 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee Labor Council AFL-CIO | $1,699 |
| Tennessee Optometric Association | $1,400 |
| Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association | $1,300 |
| Haddox, Morris B | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $25,189 |
2008
Pruitt raised $30,059 in the 2008 election cycle.
Her major contributors are listed below. [9]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Tennessee | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Society of Anesthesiologists | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Optometric Association | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Health Care Association | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $1,500 |
| Gary Odom | $1,500 |
Personal
Pruitt is widowed and has two children.
Recent news
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Mary Pruitt News Feed
- The Class of 2013 - Blackshear Times
- Galatia Cemetery - Baxter Bulletin
- 'Pattern of serious errors' undermined elections - The Tennessean
- Mobile County school news, week of April 29 - Press-Register - al.com (blog)
- Tri-Bee News ? Rachel Harper - Morgan County Citizen
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Tennessee Votes profile
References
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Unofficial primary results
- ↑ Nashville Tennessean "Love wins over Pruitt in 58th race," August 3, 2012
- ↑ Unofficial Democratic state representative primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ Official House Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 58
- ↑ District 58 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Tennessee House donor numbers
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 58 1985–2012 |
Succeeded by Harold M. Love (D) |
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