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Roy Herron
| Roy Herron | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 24 | ||
| Retired | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - 2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Tennessee, 1975 | |
| J.D. | Vanderbilt University, 1980 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Herron graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1975 and earned his Juris Doctor and Masters of Divinity degrees from Vanderbilt in 1980. Herron was also a Rotary Scholar at the University of Saint Andrews (Scotland) from 1975 to 1976. He is an attorney and a former minister in the United Methodist Church.
In early 2012, Herron announced he would not be seeking re-election to the Tennessee State Senate.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Herron served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Herron served on these committees:
District 24
Herron represented Tennessee Senate District 24 which included Benton, Decatur, Henry, Henderson, Lake, Obion, Perry, Stewart, and Weakley Counties.
Elections
2012
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012
Herron announced in early 2012 that he would not seek re-election to the Tennessee State Senate. His district was drawn to be more Republican during the redistricting process.[1][2]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Herron won re-election to the 24th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate. [3]
Herron raised $396,966 for his campaign. [4]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 24 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Roy Herron (D)
|
45,992 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
Herron raised $396,966 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Medical Association | $3,500 |
| Jackson Clinic | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Dental Association | $2,500 |
Personal
Roy is married to Nancy Herron. They have three children and reside in Dresden, Tennessee.
External links
- Roy Herron's personal website
- Roy Herron's blog
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
- Roy Herron on Facebook
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Times Free Press "Tennessee Senate Democrat Joe Haynes won’t seek re-election ," February 3, 2012
- ↑ The Republic "Sen. Andy Berke becomes 7th Democrat to forgo re-election bid for legislative seat," February 28, 2012
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 24
- ↑ District 24 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2008
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Roy Herron
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by NA |
Tennessee Senate District 24 1997-2012 |
Succeeded by John Stevens (R) |
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