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Andy Berke
Andy Berke is a former Democratic member of the Tennessee State Senate. Berke served in the Tennessee Senate from 2009-2012. He was elected to serve as the Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, from 2011-2012.[1]
Berke was elected as mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee on March 5, 2013.[2]
Biography
Berke graduated from Stanford University and later graduated with his Law degree from Chicago Law. He is a partner of a law firm.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Berke served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Berke served on these committees:
- Education (Secretary)
- Transportation
District 10
Berke represented Tennessee Senate District 10. District 10 included portions of Hamilton and Marion Counties.
Elections
2012
Berke announced in early 2012 that he would not seek re-election to the Tennessee State Senate.[3]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Berke won election to the 10th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate, defeating opponent Oscar Brown (R).[4]
Berke raised $216,121 for his campaign while Brown raised $0.[5]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 10 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Andy Berke (D)
|
47,240 | |||
| Oscar Brown (R) | 19,216 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Andy is married with two children and resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
External links
- Andy Berke's personal website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
- Andy Berke on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ "Senate Dems Re-Elect Kyle To Top Spot," Tennessee Report, December 15, 2010
- ↑ Chattanooga Mayor's Office, "Mayor's Office," accessed June 9, 2020
- ↑ The Republic, "Sen. Andy Berke becomes 7th Democrat to forgo re-election bid for legislative seat," February 28, 2012
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 10
- ↑ District 10 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ward Crutchfied |
Tennessee Senate District 10 2009-2012 |
Succeeded by Todd Gardenhire (R) |
