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Dolores Gresham
Dolores Gresham was a Republican member of the Tennessee State Senate, representing District 26. She was first elected to the chamber in 2008, assuming office in 2009. Gresham left office on November 3, 2020. She did not file for re-election in 2020.[1]
Gresham served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 2002 to 2008.
Biography
Gresham earned a bachelor's degree from the University of the Incarnate Word and earned master's degrees from George Washington University and Loyola-Maryland. She is a small business owner and a retired member of the United States Marine Corps.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Gresham was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Labor Committee
- Senate Education Committee, Chair
- Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gresham served on the following committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Gresham served on the following committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gresham served on these committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce, Labor and Agriculture |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gresham served on these committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education, Chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Education Oversight, Chair |
| • Veterans Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2020
Dolores Gresham did not file to run for re-election.
2016
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Tennessee State Senate 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 Dolores Gresham ran unopposed in the Tennessee State Senate District 26 general election.[2][3]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 26 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Dolores Gresham Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Tennessee Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Dolores Gresham defeated Bob Shutt in the Tennessee State Senate District 26 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 26 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Dolores Gresham Incumbent |
52.78% | 9,936 | |
| Republican | Bob Shutt | 47.22% | 8,889 | |
| Total Votes | 18,825 | |||
Endorsements
In 2016, Gresham's endorsements included the following:[6]
- National Federation of Independent Business
- StudentsFirst
- Tennessee Right To Life
- National Rifle Association
2012
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012
Gresham won re-election in the 2012 election for Tennessee State Senate District 26. Gresham ran unopposed in the August 2 Republican primary and defeated Meryl Rice (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dolores Gresham Incumbent |
60.4% | 42,990 | |
| Democratic | Meryl Rice | 39.6% | 28,131 | |
| Total Votes | 71,121 | |||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Gresham won election to the 26th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate, defeating opponent Randy Camp (D).[8]
Gresham raised $505,899 for her campaign while Camp raised $475,401.[9]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 26 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dolores Gresham (R)
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37,186 | |||
| Randy Camp (D) | 32,165 | |||
Campaign themes
2016
Gresham's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]
| “ | My top priority in the state Senate has been creating a favorable climate for private sector job growth. I voted to cut red tape on small businesses and make real cuts in state spending. I voted to lower the sales tax on food and abolish the death tax. I’ve led efforts to reform public schools by setting higher standards for teachers and providing parents and students with more choice in education. I’m running for re-election to continue these efforts.[11] | ” |
| —Dolores Gresham | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Tennessee State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 19.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Tennessee General Assembly was in session January 8 through May 2.
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2018
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In 2018, the 110th Tennessee General Assembly, second session, was in session January 9 to April 27.
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2017
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In 2017, the 110th Tennessee General Assembly, first session, was in session January 10 to May 10.
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2016
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In 2016, the 109th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 12 through April 22
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2015
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In 2015, the 109th Tennessee General Assembly, first year, was in session from January 13 through April 22.
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2014
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In 2014, the 108th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 14 to April 18.
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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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Personal
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Dolores and her husband, Will, reside in Somerville, Tennessee.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
Footnotes
- ↑ Jackson Sun, "Dolores Gresham not seeking re-election for State Senate," March 5, 2020
- ↑ The New York Times, "Election 2016," accessed November 11, 2016
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2016 general election results - Tennessee State Senate," accessed January 19, 2017
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "Candidate Petitions Filed as of April 8, 2016 Noon Qualifying Deadline," accessed April 11, 2016
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "August 4, 2016 Unofficial Election Results," accessed August 4, 2016
- ↑ Senator Dolores Gresham, "Issues," accessed July 7, 2016
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Elections, "List of 2012 Candidates," accessed July 5, 2012
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2008 Tennessee General election results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Senator Dolores Gresham, "Issues," accessed July 7, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Tennessee Bar Association, "Nashville Chamber Releases 2015 Legislative Scorecard," accessed November 10, 2015
- ↑ Tennessee Bar Association, "Nashville Chamber Releases 2015 Legislative Scorecard," accessed November 10, 2015
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Wilder |
Tennessee Senate District 26 2009-2020 |
Succeeded by Page Walley (R) |
