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Clayton Stout

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Clayton Stout
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Clayton Stout was a 2014 Republican candidate for District 6 of the Tennessee House of Representatives.[1]

Biography

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Stout's professional experience includes serving as vice mayor of Johnson City, Tennessee, working as vice president and manager of a local elevator company, and serving on the Johnson City Commission.[2]

Campaign themes

2014

Stout's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[3]

Jobs

  • Excerpt: "As your State Representative, I’ll work with existing small businesses in Washington County so they can grow and hire new workers. I’ll also encourage businesses to relocate to our area and bring more jobs for Washington County residents."

Education

  • Excerpt: "I support reforms to public education that raise standards for our students. Increasing standards will allow Tennessee children to compete in a global economy and better prepare them for the jobs of the future."

Government

  • Excerpt: "As your State Representative, I’ll take a small government philosophy to Nashville. I’ll demand accountability from state government, and I’ll always remember that the government works for the people."

Effectiveness

  • Excerpt: "You deserve a State Representative who is both responsive and effective. In the House of Representatives, I’ll work closely with the Governor to create jobs, reform state government, and improve public education."

Second Amendment

  • Excerpt: "As an avid outdoorsman and member of the National Rifle Association, I oppose any new restrictions on our right to keep and bear firearms. You can count on me to be a strong supporter of the Second Amendment."

Elections

2014

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for 99 seats in the Tennessee House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 7, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 3, 2014. Incumbent James Van Huss defeated Clayton Stout in the Republican primary. Van Huss was unopposed in the general election.[4][1]

Tennessee House of Representatives, District 6 Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJames Van Huss Incumbent 56% 4,443
Clayton Stout 44% 3,495
Total Votes 7,938

Recent news

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