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Barrett Rich
Barrett Rich (b. June 14, 1944) is a former Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 94 from 2008 to 2014. Rich previously served as Majority Whip. Rich did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Rich earned his B.S. in Management and Organizational Development from Bethel College. He has worked as an agent for Tennessee Farm Bureau Insurance, state trooper and security guard for Governors Don Sundquist and Phil Bredesen.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rich served on the following committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Criminal Justice |
| • Health |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rich served on these committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Government Operations, Vice chair |
| • Government Operations, Vice chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rich served on these committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Children & Family Affairs |
| • Health & Human Resources |
| • Transportation |
Elections
2012
Rich ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 94. Rich ran unopposed in the August 2 primary election. He was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Rich ran for re-election to the 94th District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[4] He defeated Democrat Stephanie Nails-Colbeck in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rich won election to the 94th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating opponent John Dowdy (D).[6]
Rich raised $81,821 for his campaign while Dowdy raised $42,590.[7]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 94 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Barrett Rich (R)
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18,184 | |||
| John Dowdy (D) | 12,168 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the 108th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 14 to April 18.
- Tennessee Conservation Voters: 2014 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to conservation and environmental issues.
- Tennessee National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- The American Conservative Union: 2014 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2013
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In 2013, the 108th Tennessee General Assembly, first year, was in session from January 8 to April 19.
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2012
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In 2012, the 107th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 10 through May 1.
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2011
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In 2011, the 107th Tennessee General Assembly, first year, was in session from January 11 to May 21.
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Barrett Rich endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[8]
Personal
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Rich is married to his wife, Stacey.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Tennessee State Legislature
- Tennessee House of Representatives
- Tennessee House of Representatives Committees
- Tennessee Joint Committees
- Tennessee state legislative districts
External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Barrett Rich
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Tennessee Votes profile
- Official campaign website
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Barrett Rich's Biography," accessed November 17, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2012 List of Candidates," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State, "Election Results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Election Official Results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2010 Tennessee General election results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2008 Tennessee General election results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Additional Endorsements in Tennessee," December 8, 2011
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 94 2008–2014 |
Succeeded by Leigh Rosser Wilburn (R) |
