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Thelma Harper
| Thelma Harper | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 19 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1989 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 15, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 24 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1988 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Tennessee State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 12/02/1940 | |
| Place of birth | Brentwood,TN | |
| Profession | Registered Nurse | |
| Religion | Church of Christ | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Harper graduated with her Bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University. She works as a retail grocer.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Harper served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Operations | ||||
| • State & Local Government | ||||
| • Transportation and Safety | ||||
| • Government Operations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harper served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Operations | ||||
| • Government Operations | ||||
| • State & Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Harper served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Operations, Vice-chair | ||||
| • State & Local Government | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
District 19
Harper represents Tennessee Senate District 19. District 19 includes a portion of Davidson County.
Elections
2010
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2010
Harper was re-elected to the 19th District Seat in 2010. She also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010. She was unopposed in August 5 primary.[1][2]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 19, General Election 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Thelma Harper (D)
|
24,569 | |||
| Aaron Lee Childress "Skeet" (write-in) | 6 | |||
2006
On Nov. 7, 2006, Harper won re-election to the 19th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate. [3]
Harper raised $65,619 for her campaign. [4]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 19 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thelma Harper (D)
|
31,207 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Harper received $51,724 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Tennessee State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thelma Harper's campaign in 2010 | |
| United Association Of Journeymen And Apprentices Of The Plumbing And Pipe Fitting Industry Of The United States And Canada | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Highway Contractors | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Wine & Spirits Retailers Association | $2,250 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $2,000 |
| Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of Tennessee | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $51,724 |
2006
Harper raised $65,619 in the 2006 election cycle.
Her major contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $4,000 |
| Tennessee Dental Association | $3,000 |
| Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Tennessee | $3,000 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 572 | $2,500 |
| Nashville Fire Fighters Local 140 | $2,200 |
| Tennessee Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Concerned Automotive Retailers | $1,750 |
| Federal Express | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Education Association | $1,500 |
| David Scott Turner | $1,500 |
| Waverly Crenshaw, Jr. | $1,250 |
| Tennessee Wine & Spirits Retailers Association | $1,250 |
Personal
Thelma and her husband, Paul, have two children. They currently reside in Brentwood, Tennessee.
External links
- Biography from the Tennessee General Assembly website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
References
- ↑ Unofficial Democratic state senate primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ Official Tennessee State Senate General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 19
- ↑ District 19 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Thelma Harper
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| Preceded by NA |
Tennessee Senate District 19 1989-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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