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Rusty Crowe
| Rusty Crowe | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 15, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 22 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1990 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | East Tennessee State University, 1974 | |
| J.D. | Atlanta Law School, 1978 | |
| Ph.D. | Biomedical Science | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 04/02/1947 | |
| Place of birth | Johnson City, TN | |
| Profession | Assistant Director | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Crowe graduated with his Bachelor's Degree from East Tennessee State University in 1974 and later earned his Juris Doctor degree from Atlanta Law School in 1978. He also serves as the Director of Personnel for East Tennessee State University.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Crowe served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Government Operations | ||||
| • Health and Welfare, Chair | ||||
| • Government Operations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Crowe served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • General Welfare, Health & Human Resources, Chair | ||||
| • Government Operations | ||||
| • Government Operations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Crowe served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General Welfare, Health & Human Resources, Chair | ||||
| • Government Operations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Long Term Care Oversight | ||||
District 3
Crowe represents Tennessee Senate District 3. District 3 includes Washington and Carter Counties.[1]
Elections
2010
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2010
Crowe was re-elected to the 3rd District Seat in 2010. He defeated Democrat Thomas Ken Owens in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[2][3]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 3, General Election 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Rusty Crowe (R)
|
32,736 | |||
| Thomas Ken Owens (D) | 7,437 | |||
2006
On Nov. 7, 2006, Crowe won re-election to the 3rd District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate. [4]
Crowe raised $53,413 for his campaign. [5]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 3 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Rusty Crowe (R)
|
34,245 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Crowe received $67,103 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Tennessee State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Rusty Crowe's campaign in 2010 | |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $6,400 |
| Tennessee Dental Association | $5,350 |
| Tennessee Association Of Realtors | $4,000 |
| Tennessee Health Care Association | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Hospital Association | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $67,103 |
2006
Crowe raised $53,413 in the 2006 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Health Care Association | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $2,000 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 572 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Dental Association | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Association of Realtors | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Education Association | $1,500 |
| Federal Express | $1,300 |
Personal
Rusty and his wife, Sarah, have two children. They currently reside in Johnson City, Tennessee.
External links
- Biography from the Tennessee General Assembly
- Project Vote Smart Legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
- Biography from State Surge
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
References
- ↑ "Tennessee Senate" District 3 Map
- ↑ Unofficial Republican state senate primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ Official Tennessee State Senate General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 3
- ↑ District 3 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Rusty Crowe
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