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Bill Harmon
| Bill Harmon | ||
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| Tennessee House Of Representatives District 37 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 15, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $171/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Deer Park High School | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 8, 1943 | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Harmon has served is a member of the Sequatchie County Democratic Party. He joined the Tennessee State House of Representatives in 2003 and has served in that position since. He represents the 37th District.
Harmon is a Director of Business Development.
Harmon attended the University of Cincinnati.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harmon has been appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Harmon served on these committees:
- Subcommittee on Utilities, Banking
- Corrections Oversight Committee, Tennessee General Assembly
- Transportation Committee, Tennessee House, Chair
- Subcommittee on Rural Roads
Elections
2012
Harmon is not running for re-election in 2012.[1]
2010
Harmon was re-elected to the 37th District Seat in 2010. He faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[2][3][4]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 37 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bill W. Harmon (D)
|
9,808 | |||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Harmon won re-election to the 37th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating opponent Rip Vank Winkle (R). [5]
Harmon raised $117,413 for his campaign while Van Winkle raised $8,260. [6]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 37 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bill Harmon (D)
|
14,091 | |||
| Rip Van Winkle (R) | 8,623 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Harmon received $95,330 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Harmon's campaign in 2010 | |
| Federal Express | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Trucking Association | $3,500 |
| Rogers Group | $2,000 |
| Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of Tennessee | $2,000 |
| Outdoor Advertising Association Of Tennessee | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $95,330 |
2008
Harmon raised $117,413 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Association of Realtors | $5,000 |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 572 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee Highway Contractors | $2,000 |
| Lamar Advertising | $2,000 |
| Five different donors | $1,500 |
Personal
Harmon is married and has three children.
External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Bill Harmon
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Tennessee Votes profile
References
- ↑ The Republic "Sen. Andy Berke becomes 7th Democrat to forgo re-election bid for legislative seat," February 28, 2012
- ↑ Unofficial Democratic state representative primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ Official House Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Tennessee General election results
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 37
- ↑ District 37 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Tennessee House donor numbers
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