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Joe Haynes
Joe Haynes was a Democratic member of the Tennessee State Senate. He served in the Tennessee Senate from 1985-2012.
Haynes graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee in 1959 and his Juris Doctor degree from Nashville Law in 1965. He is a retired attorney.
On February 3, 2012, Haynes announced he would not run for re-election in 2012.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Haynes served on these committees: Ethics
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Haynes served on these committees:
- State and Local Government (Secretary)
- Ethics
- Finance, Ways And Means
- Education
- Joint Veterans Affairs Committee
District 20
Haynes represented Tennessee Senate District 20. District 20 included a portion of Davidson County.
Elections
2012
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012
Haynes announced in February 2012 that he would not seek re-election to the Tennessee State Senate. His district was drawn to be more Republican during the redistricting process.[1][3][4]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Haynes won re-election to the 20th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate, defeating opponent David Hall (R).[5]
Haynes raised $192,802 for his campaign while Hall raised $28,517.[6]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 20 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Joe Haynes (D)
|
45,215 | |||
| David Hall (R) | 31,418 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Joe is married to Barbara Haynes. They have three children and reside in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
- Joe Haynes on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Times Free Press, "Tennessee Senate Democrat Joe Haynes won’t seek re-election ," February 3, 2012
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Elections, "List of 2012 Candidates," accessed July 5, 2012
- ↑ The Republic, "Sen. Andy Berke becomes 7th Democrat to forgo re-election bid for legislative seat," February 28, 2012
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Elections, "List of 2012 Candidates," accessed July 5, 2012
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 20
- ↑ District 20 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by NA |
Tennessee Senate District 20 September 1985-2012 |
Succeeded by Steven Dickerson (R) |
