Jeff Davidson
Jeff Davidson was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 58 of the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Davidson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Education
- Excerpt: "I believe we must support our existing teachers by increasing teacher training, providing all necessary resources, and increasing available benefits for teachers. We must also attract new teachers who are highly qualified into the Tennessee Public School System."
Guns
- Excerpt: "Support assault rifle ban – for private citizens AND for police departments. Instant background check – Mental Illness & Criminal."
Immigration
- Excerpt: "In order for any type of reform to be effective, we must have a secure border. I believe we need to increase border security and stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the United States first and foremost."
Abortion
- Excerpt: "I believe that life begins at the moment of conception and will support any legislation that increases the number of adoptions and reduces the number of abortions, statewide."
Drugs
- Excerpt: "Supports legalization of recreational Cannabis for responsible adults age 21 and older. Will work to allocate tax revenue to local schools, drug awareness/prevention education, and substance abuse/mental illness treatment."
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 Harold M. Love ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 58 general election.[2][3]
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 58 General Election, 2016 | ||
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Party | Candidate | |
Democratic | ![]() | |
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State |
Incumbent Harold M. Love defeated Ellen Leonard-Pugh and Jeff Davidson in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 58 Democratic primary.[4][5]
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 58 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
82.87% | 2,834 | |
Democratic | Ellen Leonard-Pugh | 9.47% | 324 | |
Democratic | Jeff Davidson | 7.66% | 262 | |
Total Votes | 3,420 |
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See also
- Tennessee House of Representatives
- Tennessee House of Representatives District 58
- Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Tennessee State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Davidson for TN, "Home," 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
- ↑ 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