Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2012
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Tennessee House of Representatives were held in Tennessee on November 6, 2012. All 99 seats were up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was April 5, 2011. The primary election took place on August 2, 2012.
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses and Tennessee Game Changers
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Tennessee House of Representatives:
| Tennessee House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 34 | 27 | |
| Republican Party | 64 | 71 | |
| Independent | 0 | 1 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 99 | 99 | |
Incumbents retiring
A total of 11 incumbents did not run for re-election in 2012. Those incumbents were:
| Name | Party | Current Office |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Harmon |  Democratic |
House District 37 |
| Eddie Bass | Democratic |
House District 65 |
| Frank Niceley |  Republican |
House District 17 |
| Gary Moore, Sr. | Democratic |
House District 50 |
| Harry Tindell | Democratic |
House District 13 |
| James Naifeh | Democratic |
House District 81 |
| Janis Baird Sontany | Democratic |
House District 53 |
| Joey Hensley | Republican |
House District 70 |
| Michael McDonald | Democratic |
House District 44 |
| Phillip Johnson | Republican |
House District 78 |
| Scotty Campbell | Republican |
House District 3 |
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in Tennessee in past years and the cumulative amount of dollars raised in state senate races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 219 | $9,478,590 |
| 2008 | 196 | $8,438,759 |
| 2006 | 223 | $8,401,196 |
| 2004 | 215 | $8,782,967 |
| 2002 | 263 | $4,826,538 |
In 2010, the candidates for state house raised a total of $9,478,590 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were: [2]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Legislative Campaign Cmte | $449,568 |
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $184,650 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $153,250 |
| House Democratic Caucus | $145,953 |
| Tennessee Education Association | $138,376 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $132,550 |
| CAS-PAC | $122,950 |
| Tennessee Democratic Party | $122,126 |
| Federal Express | $120,050 |
| Tennessee Association of Realtors | $119,750 |
Impact of redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Tennessee
The Republican-controlled Legislature passed new maps in January 2012. The House and Senate maps were signed by Gov. Bill Haslam (R) on January 26 and February 9, 2012 respectively. The original House map planned to group four pairs of Democrats and two R/D pairs; ultimately, the seats of Sherry Jones (D), Eddie Bass (R), and Harry Tindell (D) were preserved. The number of majority-minority districts stands at 13. While Democrats sued over the Senate map, their threats to sue over the House map subsided.[3][4]
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the Tennessee House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[5]
- A U.S. citizen
- 21 years old before the general election
- A three-year resident of Tennessee before the general election
- A district resident for 1 year prior to the general election
- A qualified voter
- The following situations would eliminate a candidate from qualifying for office:
- Those who have been convicted of offering or giving a bribe, or of larceny, or any other offense declared infamous by law, unless restored to citizenship in the mode pointed out by law;
- Those against whom there is a judgment unpaid for any moneys received by them, in any official capacity, due to the United States, to this state, or any county thereof;
- Those who are defaulters to the treasury at the time of the election, and the election of any such person shall be void;
- Soldiers, seamen, marines, or airmen in the regular army or navy or air force of the United States; and
- Members of congress, and persons holding any office of profit or trust under any foreign power, other state of the union, or under the United States.
List of candidates
District 1
August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
August 2 GOP primary:
- Jon C. Lundberg
- Incumbent Lundberg first assumed office in 2007.
- Jon C. Lundberg
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jon C. Lundberg: 17,503
District 2
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Ben Mallicote: 3,395
- Tony Shipley: 3,405 - Incumbent Shipley first assumed office in 2009.[6]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bruce Dotson: 7,794
- Tony Shipley: 16,764
District 3
Note: Incumbent Republican Scotty Campbell did not seek re-election.
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Timothy Hill: 2,852
- Karen Greene Morrell: 876
- Kevin Parsons: 1,544
- Thomas White: 85
- Timothy Hill: 2,852
November 6 General election candidates:
- Leah R. Kirk: 4,419
- Timothy Hill: 16,010
Suzanne Parker: 835
District 4
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
Independent candidates:
- Kent Williams - Incumbent Williams first assumed office in 2009.
- Kent Williams
November 6 General election candidates:
- Thomas M. Gray, III: 9,887
- Kent Williams: 11,473
District 5
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Duncan Cave: 665
- David B. Hawk: 3,093 - Incumbent Hawk first assumed office in 2003.
- Ted Hensley: 2,707
- Bradley Mercer: 1,312
November 6 General election candidates:
- Eddie Yokley: 8,292
- David B. Hawk: 11,566
District 6
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Dale Ford: 2,703 - Incumbent Ford first assumed office in 2007.
- James Van Huss: 3,154
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michael Clark: 6,271
- James Van Huss: 16,391
District 7
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Matthew Hill - Incumbent Hill first assumed office in 2005.
- Matthew Hill
November 6 General election candidates:
- Nancy Fischman: 6,773
- Matthew Hill: 12,960
District 8
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Grady E. Caskey: 1,324
- Art Swann: 4,375 - Incumbent Swann first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Art Swann: 19,914
District 9
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Mike Harrison - Incumbent Harrison first assumed office in 2003.
- Mike Harrison
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Harrison: 15,286
District 10
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Tilman Goins: 2,586
- Don Miller: 2,358 - Incumbent Miller first assumed office in 2011.
- Tilman Goins: 2,586
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tilman Goins: 12,781
District 11
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Jeremy Faison: 3,627 - Incumbent Faison first assumed office in 2011.
- Phil Morgan Jr.: 2,264
- Jeremy Faison: 3,627
November 6 General election candidates:
- Marjorie Ramsey: 5,280
- Jeremy Faison: 12,270
District 12
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Dale Carr: 3,535
- Richard Montgomery: 3,455 - Incumbent Montgomery first assumed office in 1999.
- Dale Carr: 3,535
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dale Carr: 18,217
District 13
Note: Incumbent Democrat Harry Tindell did not seek re-election.
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Vanderbilt Brabson: 577
- Gary Loe: 1,756
- Independent candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gloria Johnson: 10,018
- Gary Loe: 9,730
- Nick H. Cazana: 1,084
District 14
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Ryan Haynes - Incumbent Haynes first assumed office in 2009.
- Ryan Haynes
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jerome Q. Miller: 8,017
- Ryan Haynes: 23,841
District 15
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Joe Armstrong - Incumbent Armstrong first assumed office in 1989.
- Joe Armstrong
- August 2 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Armstrong: 11,505
- Calvin Cassady: 2,488
District 16
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Bill Dunn Incumbent Dunn first assumed office in 1995.
- Bill Dunn
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bill Dunn: 19,485
- Bryan Moneyhun: 3,504
District 17
Note: Incumbent Republican Frank Niceley did not seek re-election. Instead, he ran for the Tennessee State Senate in District 8.
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Larry Boggs: 229
- Andrew E. Farmer: 2,980
- Roger W. Griffith: 2,516
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Dockery: 4,476
- Andrew E. Farmer: 14,244
District 18
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Steve Hall - Incumbent Hall first assumed office in 2011.
- Steve Hall
November 6 General election candidates:
- Anthony D. Hancock: 9,620
- Steve Hall: 15,257
District 19
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Harry Brooks - Incumbent Brooks first assumed office in 2003.
- Harry Brooks
November 6 General election candidates:
- Harry Brooks: 18,115
District 20
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Tona Monroe: 1,571
- Bob Ramsey: 3,749 - Incumbent Ramsey first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bob Ramsey: 20,085
District 21
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Jimmy Matlock - Incumbent Matlock first assumed office in 2007.
- Jimmy Matlock
November 6 General election candidates:
- Andrew F. Bennett, III: 5,531
- Jimmy Matlock: 20,360
District 22
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- David L. Kimbro: 981
- Eric Watson: 6,309 - Incumbent Watson first assumed office in 2006.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jonathan Gladden: 4,944
- Eric Watson: 17,290
District 23
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- John W. Forgety - Incumbent Forgety first assumed office in 2011.
- John W. Forgety
November 6 General election candidates:
- Peggy Hall Wall: 5,424
- John W. Forgety: 17,039
District 24
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Kevin D. Brooks: 5,737 - Incumbent Brooks first assumed office in 2007.
- Jack L. Epperson: 1,424
- Kevin D. Brooks: 5,737
Note: Aaron Hyden originally filed for the election, but he did not appear on the ballot.[7]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kevin D. Brooks: 17,299
District 25
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Cameron Sexton - Incumbent Sexton first assumed office in 2011.
- Cameron Sexton
November 6 General election candidates:
- Flo Matheson: 6,733
- Cameron Sexton: 19,488
District 26
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Gerald McCormick - Incumbent McCormick first assumed office in 2005.
- Gerald McCormick
- Independent candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gerald McCormick: 21,122
- W. Rodger Cooksey: 6,983
Note: Lawrence G. Miller withdrew from the race on August 23, 2012.[8][9]
District 27
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Richard Floyd: 7,897 - Incumbent Floyd first assumed office in 2007.
- Basil Marceaux, Sr.: 782
- Richard Floyd: 7,897
November 6 General election candidates:
- Frank Eaton: 8,791
- Richard Floyd: 18,711
District 28
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Tommie F. Brown: 1,583 - Incumbent Brown first assumed office in 1993.
- JoAnne Favors: 3,959 - Incumbent Favors first assumed office in 2005.
- August 2 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- JoAnne Favors: 19,990
- Johnny W. Horne: 4,097
District 29
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Carter: 19,860
District 30
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- L. Brock Bennington: 254
- Sandy Norris Smith: 887
- Brian D. White: 250
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Vince Dean - Incumbent Dean first assumed office in 2006.
- Vince Dean
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sandy Norris Smith: 8,950
- Vince Dean: 17,241
District 31
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Jim Cobb: 4,255 - Incumbent Cobb first assumed office in 2007.
- Ron Travis: 4,358
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ron Travis: 17,427
District 32
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Kent Calfee: 4,611
- Julia C. Hurley: 3,705 - Incumbent Hurley first assumed office in 2011.
- Kent Calfee: 4,611
- Independent candidate:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jack W. McNew: 5,986
- Kent Calfee: 16,447
- Allen R. Cole: 1,228
District 33
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- John D. Ragan - Incumbent Ragan first assumed office in 2011.
- John D. Ragan
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Hackworth: 12,126
- John D. Ragan: 12,828
District 34
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Luke E. Dickerson: 699
- Spencer Douglas: 605
- Luke E. Dickerson: 699
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Rick Womick - Incumbent Womick first assumed office in 2011.
- Rick Womick
November 6 General election candidates:
- Luke E. Dickerson: 8,260
- Rick Womick: 17,354
District 35
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Dennis Roach - Incumbent Roach first assumed office in 1995.
- Dennis Roach
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dennis Roach: 14,864
District 36
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Dennis Powers - Incumbent Powers first assumed office in 2011.
- Dennis Powers
- Independent candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dennis Powers: 13,616
- Virgil Kidwell: 3,630
District 37
Note: Incumbent Democrat Bill Harmon did not seek re-election.
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Richard P. Garvin: 1,112
- Dawn White: 3,035
November 6 General election candidates:
- Robert New: 8,263
- Dawn White: 14,175
District 38
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Kelly T. Keisling - Incumbent Keisling first assumed office in 2011.
- Kelly T. Keisling
November 6 General election candidates:
- David R. Harper: 5,578
- Kelly T. Keisling: 14,190
District 39
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- David Alexander - Incumbent Alexander first assumed office in 2011.
- David Alexander
November 6 General election candidates:
- Doug Clark: 7,880
- David Alexander: 15,097
District 40
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Wesley Duane Hodges: 491
- Sarah Marie Smith: 2,038
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Terri Lynn Weaver - Incumbent Weaver first assumed office in 2009.
- Terri Lynn Weaver
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sarah Marie Smith: 9,139
- Terri Lynn Weaver: 16,408
District 41
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- John Mark Windle - Incumbent Windle first assumed office in 1995.
- John Mark Windle
- August 2 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Mark Windle: 12,785
- Bobby Stewart: 7,946
District 42
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Ryan Williams - Incumbent Williams first assumed office in 2011.
- Ryan Williams
November 6 General election candidates:
- Thomas D. Willoughby: 5,971
- Ryan Williams: 15,049
District 43
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Charles Curtiss - Incumbent Curtiss first assumed office in 1995.
- Charles Curtiss
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Robert F. Dunham: 1,818
- Derrick Waggoner: 940
- Robert F. Dunham: 1,818
Note: Earl Lee Garvin originally filed for the election, but he did not appear on the ballot.[7]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Charles Curtiss: 10,622
- Robert F. Dunham: 9,941
District 44
Note: Incumbent Democrat Michael McDonald did not seek re-election.
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steven Glaser: 7,214
- William G. Lamberth: 14,702
District 45
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Debra Young Maggart: 3,447 - Incumbent Maggart first assumed office in 2005.
- Courtney Rogers: 4,646
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jeanette Jackson: 7,228
- Courtney Rogers: 19,972
District 46
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Mark A. Pody - Incumbent Pody first assumed office in 2011.
- Mark A. Pody
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mark A. Pody: 16,840
District 47
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Judd Matheny - Incumbent Matheny first assumed office in 2003.
- Judd Matheny
November 6 General election candidates:
- Scott Price: 7,781
- Judd Matheny: 14,903
District 48
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Joe Carr: 3,402 - Incumbent Carr first assumed office in 2009.
- Ryan T. Harring: 1,055
- Joe Carr: 3,402
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Carr: 16,854
District 49
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Mike Sparks - Incumbent Sparks first assumed office in 2011.
- Mike Sparks
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Williams: 8,757
- Mike Sparks: 12,532
District 50
Note: Incumbent Democrat Gary Moore, Sr. did not seek re-election.
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- D.J. Farris: 1,481
- Dave Hall: 621
- Charles Williamson: 1,585
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bo Mitchell: 13,208
- Charles Williamson: 13,052
District 51
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Michael L. Turner - Incumbent Turner first assumed office in 2001.
- Michael L. Turner
- August 2 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michael L. Turner: 17,067
District 52
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Michael Stewart - Incumbent Stewart first assumed office in 2009.
- Michael Stewart
- August 2 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
- Independent candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michael Stewart: 12,601
- Daniel Lewis: 4,060
District 53
Note: Incumbent Democrat Janis Baird Sontany did not seek re-election.
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Jason Potts: 680
- Jason Powell: 1,377
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Ben Claybaker: 1,141
- Tonya Miller: 422
- Ben Claybaker: 1,141
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jason Powell: 10,708
- Ben Claybaker: 8,992
District 54
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Brenda Gilmore - Incumbent Gilmore first assumed office in 2007.
- Brenda Gilmore
- August 2 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brenda Gilmore: 20,643
District 55
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Gary Odom - Incumbent Odom first assumed office in 1987.
- Gary Odom
- August 2 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gary Odom: 14,645
- Susan Shann: 4,297
District 56
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Beth Harwell - Incumbent Harwell first assumed office in 1989.
- Beth Harwell
November 6 General election candidates:
- Beth Harwell: 24,912
District 57
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Linda Elam: 2,259 - Incumbent Elam first assumed office in 2011.
- Susan Lynn: 4,720
November 6 General election candidates:
- Susan Lynn: 24,116
District 58
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Harold M. Love: 1,371
- Mary Pruitt: 1,313 - Incumbent Pruitt first assumed office in 1985.
- Steven Turner: 802
- Harold M. Love: 1,371
- August 2 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Harold M. Love: 16,195
District 59
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Sherry Jones - Incumbent Jones first assumed office in 1995.
- Sherry Jones
- August 2 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sherry Jones: 11,358
- Robert Duvall: 4,839
District 60
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Jim Gotto - Incumbent Gotto first assumed office in 2011.
- Jim Gotto
November 6 General election candidates:
- Darren Jernigan: 12,310
- Jim Gotto: 12,215
District 61
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Rob Hathaway: 1,888
- Charles M. Sargent, Jr.: 3,050 - Incumbent Sargent first assumed office in 1997.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Charles M. Sargent, Jr.: 23,727
District 62
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Pat Marsh - Incumbent Marsh first assumed office in 2009.
- Pat Marsh
November 6 General election candidates:
- Pat Marsh: 15,423
District 63
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Glen Casada - Incumbent Casada first assumed office in 2001.
- Glen Casada
November 6 General election candidates:
- Glen Casada: 23,101
District 64
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Sheila Butt - Incumbent Butt first assumed office in 2011.
- Sheila Butt
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brian Brewer: 8,501
- Sheila Butt: 16,769
District 65
Note: Incumbent Democrat Eddie Bass did not seek re-election.
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No Democratic candidates appeared on the ballot.
Note: Paul Sloan originally filed for the election, but he did not appear on the ballot.[7]
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Jeremy Durham: 2,990
- Dennis Kiser: 1,585
- Kenny Young: 2,142
- Jeremy Durham: 2,990
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jeremy Durham: 18,544
District 66
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Joshua G. Evans: 4,286 - Incumbent Evans first assumed office in 2009.
- Lee Harrell: 1,715
- Joshua G. Evans: 4,286
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joshua G. Evans: 18,466
District 67
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Joe Pitts - Incumbent Pitts first assumed office in 2007.
- Joe Pitts
- August 2 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Pitts: 12,700
District 68
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Curtis Johnson - Incumbent Johnson first assumed office in 2005.
- Curtis Johnson
November 6 General election candidates:
- Curtis Johnson: 18,376
District 69
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- David A. Shepard - Incumbent Shepard first assumed office in 2001.
- David A. Shepard
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Jon-Roy Sloan: 1,018
- Wayne White: 1,710
- Independent candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- David A. Shepard: 11,669
- Wayne White: 8,867
- Kenneth W. Buser: 606
District 70
Note: Incumbent Republican Joey Hensley did not seek re-election. Instead, he ran in the 2012 election for the Tennessee State Senate in District 28.
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Adam Braeback: 228
- Barry Doss: 4,294
- Don Parr: 2,564
- Independent candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Calvin Moore: 10,123
- Barry Doss: 11,496
- John C. Johnson: 863
District 71
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
Note: Unofficial results separated the candidates by five votes. Dennis's win was upheld and made official on September 7, 2012.[10]
- Shirley Curry: 3,239
- Vance Dennis: 3,243 - Incumbent Dennis first assumed office in 2009.
- Independent candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Vance Dennis: 15,620
- John Crandall: 4,734
District 72
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Steve K. McDaniel - Incumbent McDaniel first assumed office in 1989.
- Steve K. McDaniel
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steve K. McDaniel: 18,168
District 73
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Jimmy Eldridge - Incumbent Eldridge first assumed office in 2003.
- Jimmy Eldridge
November 6 General election candidates:
- Corey Currie: 7,949
- Jimmy Eldridge: 19,048
District 74
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- John C. Tidwell - Incumbent Tidwell first assumed office in 1997.
- John C. Tidwell
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Lauri Day: 1,743
- Nick Steward: 972
- Lauri Day: 1,743
November 6 General election candidates:
- John C. Tidwell: 9,356
- Lauri Day: 8,417
District 75
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Tim Wirgau - Incumbent Wirgau first assumed office in 2011.
- Tim Wirgau
- Independent candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steve Wright: 9,161
- Tim Wirgau: 13,065
- James Hart: 968
District 76
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Andy Holt - Incumbent Holt first assumed office in 2011.
- Andy Holt
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mark L. Maddox: 9,356
- Andy Holt: 11,121
District 77
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Bill Sanderson - Incumbent Sanderson first assumed office in 2011.
- Bill Sanderson
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mark S. Oakes: 7,335
- Bill Sanderson: 14,379
District 78
Note: Incumbent Republican Phillip Johnson did not seek re-election.
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Jane R. Crisp: 842
- Linda Hayes: 1,444
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Gary Allen Binkley: 1,190
- John L. Haines: 713
- Donnie Kemp: 1,154
- Kirk Low: 510
- Mary Littleton: 1,273
- Lynn Ray: 233
- John-Paul Wood, Jr.: 866
- Independent candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Linda Hayes: 8,457
- Mary Littleton: 14,077
- Rick Wilson: 1,721
District 79
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Curtis Halford - Incumbent Halford first assumed office in 2009.
- Curtis Halford
November 6 General election candidates:
- Curtis Halford: 17,593
District 80
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Johnny Shaw - Incumbent Shaw first assumed office in 2001.
- Johnny Shaw
- August 2 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Johnny Shaw: 17,697
District 81
Note: Incumbent Democrat James Naifeh did not seek re-election.
- August 2 Democratic primary:
Note: Robert E. Sproles originally filed for the election, but he did not appear on the ballot.[7]
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Rory B. Bricco: 1,484
- Randal L. McKee: 308
- Debra Moody: 2,578
- Terry G. Mullins: 1,427
- Independent candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Conneye T. Albright: 5,670
- Debra Moody: 12,690
- George Thomas Hill: 4,375
District 82
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Craig Fitzhugh - Incumbent Fitzhugh first assumed office in 1995.
- Craig Fitzhugh
- August 2 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Craig Fitzhugh: 12,273
- Johnny Edwards: 8,172
District 83
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Mark White - Incumbent White first assumed office in 2010.
- Mark White
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mark White: 21,358
District 84
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Hendrell Remus: 919
- Joe Towns, Jr.: 4,082 - Incumbent Towns first assumed office in 1995.
Note: Leon Dishmon, Sr. originally filed for the election, but he did not appear on the ballot.[7]
- August 2 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Towns, Jr.: 19,389
District 85
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Eddie Jones: 1,484
- Johnnie R. Turner: 5,442 - Incumbent Turner first assumed office in 2010.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Johnnie R. Turner: 22,690
District 86
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Barbara Cooper - Incumbent Cooper first assumed office in 1997.
- Barbara Cooper
- August 2 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Barbara Cooper: 16,619
- George T. Edwards: 5,244
District 87
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Karen Camper - Incumbent Camper first assumed office in 2009.
- Karen Camper
- August 2 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Karen Camper: 18,282
District 88
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Larry J. Miller - Incumbent Miller first assumed office in 1995.
- Larry J. Miller
- August 2 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Larry J. Miller: 15,816
- Harry Barber: 5,178
District 89
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Tim Hutchinson: 1,091
- Roger Kane: 1,638
- Joey McCulley: 614
- William G. Pierce: 536
November 6 General election candidates:
- Roger Kane: 20,464
District 90
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- John J. Deberry, Jr.: 4,084 - Incumbent Deberry first assumed office in 1995.
- Ian L. Randolph: 629
- Jeanne D. Richardson: 2,125 - Incumbent Richardson first assumed office in 2007.
- John J. Deberry, Jr.: 4,084
- August 2 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- John J. Deberry, Jr.: 18,100
District 91
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Lois M. DeBerry - Incumbent DeBerry first assumed office in 1973.
- Lois M. DeBerry
- August 2 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lois M. DeBerry: 18,768
District 92
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Mary Rene Baxter: 855
- Vicki Cain: 1,447
- Anita Tipton: 710
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Ann Bankston: 950
- Travis Monroe: 170
- Billy Spivey: 2,592
- Larry C. Taft: 829
November 6 General election candidates:
- Vicki Cain: 8,510
- Billy Spivey: 13,089
District 93
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Goffrey A. Hardaway: 2,927 - Incumbent Hardaway first assumed office in 2007.
- Mike Kernell: 1,875 - Incumbent Kernell first assumed office in 1975.
- Goffrey A. Hardaway: 2,927
- August 2 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Goffrey A. Hardaway: 16,126
District 94
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Barrett Rich - Incumbent Rich first assumed office in 2009.
- Barrett Rich
- Independent candidates:
- No Independent candidates appeared on the ballot.
Note: John Bragorgos originally filed for candidacy, but did not appear on the ballot.[9]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Barrett Rich: 19,115
District 95
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No Democratic candidates appeared on the ballot.
Note: Robert E. Noziglia originally filed for the election, but he did not appear on the ballot.[7]
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Curry Todd - Incumbent Todd first assumed office in 1999.
- Curry Todd
November 6 General election candidates:
- Curry Todd: 27,166
District 96
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Jim Harrell: 1,172
- Steve McManus: 4,542 - Incumbent McManus first assumed office in 2007.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steve McManus: 19,253
District 97
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Jim Coley - Incumbent Coley first assumed office in 2007.
- Jim Coley
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Coley: 18,609
District 98
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- Antonio Parkinson - Incumbent Parkinson first assumed office in 2011.
- Antonio Parkinson
Note: Charles A. Thompson originally filed for the election, but he did not appear on the ballot.[7]
- August 2 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
- Independent candidates:
- No Independent candidates appeared on the ballot.
Note: Artie Smith originally filed for candidacy, but he did not appear on the ballot.[9]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Antonio Parkinson: 15,271
District 99
- August 2 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 2 GOP primary:
- Ron Lollar: 9,065 - Incumbent Lollar first assumed office in 2007.
- Thomas D. Stephens: 1,552
- Ron Lollar: 9,065
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ron Lollar: 22,968
External links
- Tennessee Secretary of State - Elections, List of 2012 Candidates
- Tennessee Secretary of State - Official primary results
- Official List of November 2012 Candidates
- Tennessee Secretary of State - Official general election results
See also
References
- ↑ Follow the Money, Tennessee
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Tennessee House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ Knoxville News "GOP state House, Senate redistricting plans unveiled ," January 4, 2012]
- ↑ Knoxville News "TN House plan draws 5 black lawmakers into 3 seats," January 4, 2012
- ↑ Qualifications for running for Tennessee House of Representatives
- ↑ Wdef.com "Kingsport challenger says he might contest loss," Accessed August 8, 2012
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 Tennessee Secretary of State, "2012 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2012
- ↑ Nooga.com, "Democrat candidate Larry Miller withdraws from House District 26 race," August 24, 2012
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Tennessee Secretary of State, "2012 November Candidates," accessed September 21, 2012
- ↑ Associated Press, "TN GOP rejects 2 primary election challenges," September 7, 2012
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