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Mike Kernell
| Mike Kernell | ||
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| Tennessee House Of Representatives District 93 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1975-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 15, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 38 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $171/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1974 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 20, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | Memphis, TN | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Religion | Baptist/Quaker | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Kernell joined the Tennessee State House of Representatives in 1975. He has served in that position since, representing the 93rd District.
Kernell is a legislator.
Kernell attended the University of Memphis.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kernell has been appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kernell served on these committees:
- Subcommittee on Parks and Tourism
- Subcommittee on Wildlife
- Government Operations Committee, Tennessee House, Vice Chair
Elections
2010
Kernell ran for re-election to the 93rd District Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[1] He defeated Republican Tim Cook in the general election on November 2, 2010.
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Kernell won re-election to the 93rd District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating opponent Tim Cook (R). [2]
Kernell raised $19,566 for his campaign while Cook raised $3,839. [3]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 93 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mike Kernell (D)
|
12,363 | |||
| Tim Cook (R) | 6,550 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Kernell received $12,695 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mike Kernell'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 Education Association | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Association Of Realtors | $1,250 |
| Odom, Gary | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $12,695 |
2008
Kernell raised $19,566 in the 2008 elections cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Tennessee | $1,500 |
| Memphis Education Association | $1,250 |
| Charles Curtis Campaign Fund | $1,000 |
| Naifeh, Jimmy | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Association of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Optometric Association | $1,000 |
| Federal Express | $1,000 |
| Steamfitters Local 614 | $1,000 |
| Gary Odom Legislative Committee | $1,000 |
Personal
Kernell is married and has two children.
External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Mike Kernell
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Tennessee Votes profile
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| Preceded by - |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 93 1975–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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