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Andy Porch
Andy Porch was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 74 of the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Porch's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Economic development
- Excerpt: "A strong infrastructure is important to attract industry to the 74th District. Communities need a trained and competent workforce, in addition to developing and maintaining physical aspects such as roads, utilities and high-speed Internet."
Small business
- Excerpt: "Andy will support efforts to make it easier for small business owners to start up and thrive in their communities by limiting the bureaucracy of the state government and promoting economic growth, all while continuing to push taxes lower."
Education
- Excerpt: "He understands schools in rural communities have different needs than those in urban areas and he will work with leaders in government and education to make sure our schools are being given every opportunity to succeed."
Healthcare - Rural hospitals
- Excerpt: "Expanding quality healthcare is vital in rural communities and Andy will work to see that happen."
Elections
2016
Elections for the Tennessee House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 4, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 7, 2016.
Incumbent Jay Reedy defeated Andy Porch in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 74 general election.[2][3]
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 74 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
58.40% | 11,260 | |
Democratic | Andy Porch | 41.60% | 8,021 | |
Total Votes | 19,281 | |||
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State |
Andy Porch ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 74 Democratic primary.[4][5]
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 74 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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Party | Candidate | |
Democratic | ![]() |
Incumbent Jay Reedy defeated Barry Cotton in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 74 Republican primary.[4][5]
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 74 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
76.71% | 2,118 | |
Republican | Barry Cotton | 23.29% | 643 | |
Total Votes | 2,761 |
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See also
- Tennessee House of Representatives
- Tennessee House of Representatives District 74
- Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Tennessee State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Andy Porch, "Issues," accessed July 8, 2016
- ↑ The New York Times, "Election 2016," accessed November 11, 2016
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2016 general election results - Tennessee House of Representatives," accessed January 19, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Tennessee Secretary of State, "Candidate Petitions Filed as of April 8, 2016 Noon Qualifying Deadline," accessed April 11, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Tennessee Secretary of State, "August 4, 2016 Unofficial Election Results," accessed August 4, 2016