Robert Ramsey
| Robert Ramsey | ||
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| Tennessee House Of Representatives District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 4, 2014 | ||
| 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 | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | |
| Other | DDS, University of Tennessee, Memphis | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 13, 1947 | |
| Profession | Dentist | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Ramsey received his BS in Biology from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He later earned his DDS from the University of Tennessee at Memphis. Ramsey runs a dental practice in Maryville.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ramsey served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar and Rules | ||||
| • Health, Chair | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ramsey served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Health & Human Resources | ||||
| • State & Local Government, Vice-chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ramsey served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health & Human Resources | ||||
| • State & Local Government | ||||
Elections
2012
Ramsey ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 20. Ramsey defeated Tona Monroe in the August 2 primary election. He was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 20 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Bob Ramsey Incumbent |
70.5% | 3,749 |
| Tona Monroe | 29.5% | 1,571 |
| Total Votes | 5,320 | |
2010
Ramsey was re-elected to the 20th District Seat in 2010. He faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[3][4]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 20 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Ramsey (R)
|
14,071 | |||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Ramsey won election to the 20th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives. [5]
Ramsey raised $24,100 for his campaign. [6]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 20 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Ramsey (R)
|
22,864 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Ramsey received $37,091 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Ramsey's campaign in 2010 | |
| Tennessee Dental Association | $5,250 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $3,300 |
| Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of Tennessee | $2,000 |
| Ramsey, Bob | $1,971 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,250 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $37,091 |
2008
Ramsey raised $24,100 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Dental Association | $7,500 |
| Robert (Bob) Ramsey | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,000 |
| 11 different donors | $500 |
Personal
Ramsey and his wife, Margaret, have two children and one grandchild. They currently reside in Maryville, Tennessee.
Recent news
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- Sheldon Adelson-Backed Super PAC's Funds Boost Georgia Nonprofit - Huffington Post
- Haslam, Ramsey seek U.S. House support for Internet tax bill - Knoxville News Sentinel
- Legislature helped by rising state tax revenues - Maryville Daily Times
- IRS Apologizes For Targeting Conservative Groups In 2012 Election - Huffington Post
- Ohio prosecutor may seek execution in captive case - Ct Post
- Las Vegas Sands Corp. Ordered To Pay $70 Million To Businessman Richard ... - Huffington Post
- Police: Ohio captive suffered 5 miscarriages - Beaumont Enterprise
- Daily Digest - Memphis Daily News
- William Koch, Billionaire Brother, Must Face Lawsuit Alleging Exec's False ... - Huffington Post
- Animal abuse bill stirs controversy - Maryville Daily Times
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External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Robert Ramsey
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Tennessee Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ 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 20
- ↑ District 20 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Tennessee House donor numbers
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