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Jim Kyle
Jim Kyle is a judge for Part II of the 30th Judicial District Chancery Court in Tennessee. He assumed office on September 1, 2014. His current term ends on September 1, 2030.
Kyle ran for re-election for the Part II judge of the 30th Judicial District Chancery Court in Tennessee. He won in the general election on August 4, 2022.
Kyle is a former Democratic member of the Tennessee State Senate, representing District 30 from 1982 to August 29, 2014. He resigned after his election as a Shelby County Chancery Court judge.[1]
Kyle served as the Minority Leader from 2011 to 2014.[2]
Biography
Education
Kyle received his undergraduate degree from Arkansas State University in 1973 and his J.D. from the University of Memphis School of Law in 1976.[3][4]
Career
Prior to his judicial election in 2014, Kyle was a partner at the firm of Domico Kyle PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee. He also served as a state senator for the Tennessee General Assembly from 1983 to 2014.[5]
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Shelby County, Tennessee (2022)
General election
General election for 30th Judicial District Chancery Court Part II
Incumbent Jim Kyle won election in the general election for 30th Judicial District Chancery Court Part II on August 4, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jim Kyle (Nonpartisan) | 99.7 | 106,881 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 333 | ||
| Total votes: 107,214 | |||
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2014
See also: Tennessee judicial elections, 2014
Kyle ran for election to the Thirtieth District Chancery Court.
General: He defeated Ken Besser, Jim Newsom, and Paul A. Robinson, Jr. in the general election on August 7, 2014, receiving 47.5 percent of the vote.[6][7]
2012
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012
Kyle ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee State Senate District 30. Kyle defeated incumbent Beverly Marrero in the Democratic primary on August 2, 2012. He was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Jim Kyle Incumbent |
55.4% | 7,368 |
| Beverly Marrero Incumbent | 44.6% | 5,931 |
| Total Votes | 13,299 | |
2008
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Kyle won re-election to the 28th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate.[11]
Kyle raised $151,052 for his campaign.[12]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 28 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Kyle (D)
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39,007 | 100% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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
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- 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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Personal
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Jim and his wife, Sara, have four children.[13]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Republic, "AG gives opinion for filling District 30 seat held by Democratic state Sen. Jim Kyle," August 28, 2014
- ↑ TNReport, "Senate Dems Re-Elect Kyle To Top Spot," December 15, 2010
- ↑ Martindale.com, "James F. Kyle - Lawyer Profile," accessed August 15, 2014
- ↑ Ballotpedia.org, "Jim Kyle," accessed August 15, 2014
- ↑ Domico Kyle PLLC, "About Us: James F. Kyle," accessed August 15, 2014
- ↑ Shelby Vote.com, "Shelby County General Election Sample Ballot, August 7, 2014 Election," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Go Vote TN, "August 7, 2014 Unofficial Election Results," accessed August 7, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Elections, "List of 2012 Candidates," accessed July 5, 2012
- ↑ Associated Press, "Tennessee - Summary Vote Results," accessed August 2, 2012
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State, "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
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by NA |
Tennessee Senate District 30 2013-August 29, 2014 |
Succeeded by NA |
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by NA |
Tennessee Senate District 28 1983-2012 |
Succeeded by Joey Hensley (R) |
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Tennessee, Middle District of Tennessee, Western District of Tennessee • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Tennessee, Middle District of Tennessee, Western District of Tennessee
State courts:
Tennessee Supreme Court • Tennessee Court of Appeals • Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals • Tennessee Circuit Court • Tennessee Chancery Courts • Tennessee Criminal Court • Tennessee Probate Court • Tennessee General Sessions Court • Tennessee Juvenile Court • Tennessee Municipal Court
State resources:
Courts in Tennessee • Tennessee judicial elections • Judicial selection in Tennessee
