John Windle

John Windle

Independent

Prior offices

Tennessee House of Representatives District 41

Successor: Ed Butler

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Law

University of Tennessee College of Law

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army National Guard

Personal

Religion

Christian

Profession

Attorney

John Windle (independent) was a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 41. He assumed office in 1994. He left office on November 8, 2022.

Windle (independent) ran for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 41. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Biography

Windle earned his B.S. in Finance from the University of Tennessee. He went on to receive his J.D. from the University of Tennessee. He has been an attorney and former Assistant District Attorney General. Windle served in the Tennessee Army National Guard as a Captain.

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Windle was assigned to the following committees:

• Calendar and Rules Committee
• Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
• Naming and Designating Committee, Chair
• State Government Committee

2019-2020

Windle was assigned to the following committees:

• Calendar and Rules Committee
• Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
• House Education Committee
• Naming, Designating and Private Acts Committee, Chair

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Tennessee committee assignments, 2017
• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Transportation

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Windle served on the following committees:

Tennessee committee assignments, 2015
• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Transportation

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Windle served on the following committees:

Tennessee committee assignments, 2013
• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Transportation

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Windle served on these committees:

Tennessee committee assignments, 2011
• Agriculture
• Education

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Windle served on these committees:

Tennessee committee assignments, 2009
• Agriculture
• Education

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

2022

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 41

Ed Butler defeated incumbent John Windle in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 41 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ed Butler (R)	52.6	9,079
		John Windle (Independent)	47.4	8,184

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,263
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 41

Ed Butler defeated Michael Swisher and Bradley Hayes in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 41 on August 4, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ed Butler	53.4	4,119
	Submit photo	Michael Swisher	31.4	2,417
	Submit photo	Bradley Hayes	15.2	1,172

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,708
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2020

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 41

Incumbent John Windle won election in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 41 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Windle (D)	100.0	17,396

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,396
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 41

Incumbent John Windle advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 41 on August 6, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Windle	100.0	1,719

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,719
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2018

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 41

Incumbent John Windle defeated Ed Butler in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 41 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Windle (D)	55.1	10,814
		Ed Butler (R)	44.9	8,796

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,610
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 41

Incumbent John Windle advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 41 on August 2, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Windle	100.0	4,187

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 41

Ed Butler advanced from the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 41 on August 2, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ed Butler	100.0	7,348

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,348
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2016

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives 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 John Windle defeated Ed Butler in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 41 general election.

Tennessee House of Representatives, District 41 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	John Windle Incumbent	54.98%	12,238
	Republican	Ed Butler	45.02%	10,021
Total Votes				22,259
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State

Incumbent John Windle ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 41 Democratic primary.

Tennessee House of Representatives, District 41 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	John Windle Incumbent (unopposed)

Ed Butler ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 41 Republican primary.

Tennessee House of Representatives, District 41 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Ed Butler  (unopposed)

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 John Windle was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Windle was unopposed in the general election.

2012

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2012

Windle won re-election in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 41. Windle ran unopposed in the August 2 primary election and defeated Bobby Stewart (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Tennessee House of Representatives, District 41, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	John Windle Incumbent	61.7%	12,785
	Republican	Bobby Stewart	38.3%	7,946
Total Votes				20,731

2010

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2010

Windle was re=elected to the 41st District seat in 2010. He defeated Republican Patrick McCurdy in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.

Tennessee House of Representatives, District 41 General Election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
John Mark Windle (D)		8,701
Patrick McCurdy (R)		4,864

2008

On Nov. 4, 2008, Windle won re-election to the 41st District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Windle raised $7,650 for his campaign.

Tennessee House of Representatives, District 41 (2008)
Candidates		Votes
John Windle (D)		17,025

Campaign themes

2022

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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John Windle campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Tennessee House of Representatives District 41	Lost general	$5,000	$21,400
2018	Tennessee House of Representatives District 41	Won general	$28,233	N/A**
2016	Tennessee House of Representatives, District 41	Won	$49,225	N/A**
2014	Tennessee State House, District 41	Won	$3,350	N/A**
2012	Tennessee State House, District 41	Won	$75,565	N/A**
2010	Tennessee State House, District 41	Won	$13,045	N/A**
2008	Tennessee State House, District 41	Won	$7,650	N/A**
2006	Tennessee State House, District 41	Won	$0	N/A**
2004	Tennessee State House, District 41	Won	$800	N/A**
2002	Tennessee State House, District 41	Won	$4,700	N/A**
2000	Tennessee State House, District 41	Won	$18,625	N/A**
1998	Tennessee State House, District 41	Won	$10,908	N/A**
1996	Tennessee State House, District 41	Won	$4,000	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2022

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2021

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In 2021, the Tennessee State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 5. Americans for Prosperity Tennessee Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored based on their votes on the business community. Tennesseans for Student Success Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education. Tennessee Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Tennessee State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 19. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Family Action of Tennessee: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Tennesseans for Student Success (Select year on the side pull-down menu.) Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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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. Family Action of Tennessee Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues. Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Tennessee Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues. Tennesseans for Student Success House and Senate (select year on the side pull-down menu) Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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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 Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on fiscal legislation. Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: 2016 Scorecard Legislators are scored by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce on "issues in the chamber’s four key policy baskets: Business-friendly environment, workforce development, quality of life and regional efforts to encourage economic prosperity." Tennessee Conservation Voters: 2016 Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes related to conservation and environmental issues. Tennessee National Federation of Independent Business: 2016 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. The American Conservative Union: 2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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2014

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2013

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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. Tennessee Right to Life: Senate and House Legislators were scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

2011

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	Tennessee House of Representatives District 41 1994-2022	Succeeded by Ed Butler (R)

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Current members of the Tennessee House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Cameron Sexton

Majority Leader:William Lamberth

Minority Leader:Karen Camper

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John Crawford (R)

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Bud Hulsey (R)

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Timothy Hill (R)

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Renea Jones (R)

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David Hawk (R)

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Tim Hicks (R)

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Rebecca Alexander (R)

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Jerome Moon (R)

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Gary Hicks (R)

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Rick Eldridge (R)

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Fred Atchley (R)

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Robert Stevens (R)

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Jason Zachary (R)

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Sam McKenzie (D)

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Michele Carringer (R)

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Andrew Farmer (R)

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Elaine Davis (R)

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Dave Wright (R)

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Tom Stinnett (R)

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Lowell Russell (R)

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Dan Howell (R)

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Mark Cochran (R)

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Kevin Raper (R)

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Cameron Sexton (R)

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Greg Martin (R)

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Michele Reneau (R)

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Yusuf Hakeem (D)

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Greg Vital (R)

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Esther Helton (R)

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Ron Travis (R)

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Monty Fritts (R)

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Richard Scarbrough (R)

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Tim Rudd (R)

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William Slater (R)

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Dennis Powers (R)

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Charlie Baum (R)

District 38

Kelly Keisling (R)

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Iris Rudder (R)

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Michael Hale (R)

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Ed Butler (R)

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Ryan Williams (R)

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Paul Sherrell (R)

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William Lamberth (R)

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Johnny Garrett (R)

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Clark Boyd (R)

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Rush Bricken (R)

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Bryan Terry (R)

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Mike Sparks (R)

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Bo Mitchell (D)

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Aftyn Behn (D)

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Justin Jones (D)

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Jason Powell (D)

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Vincent Dixie (D)

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John Clemmons (D)

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Bob Freeman (D)

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Susan Lynn (R)

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Harold Love (D)

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Caleb Hemmer (D)

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Pat Marsh (R)

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Jake McCalmon (R)

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Lee Reeves (R)

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Ronnie Glynn (D)

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Jody Barrett (R)

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Clay Doggett (R)

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Kip Capley (R)

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Kirk Haston (R)

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Chris Todd (R)

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Jay Reedy (R)

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Jeff Burkhart (R)

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Tandy Darby (R)

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Rusty Grills (R)

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Mary Littleton (R)

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Brock Martin (R)

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Johnny Shaw (D)

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Debra Moody (R)

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Chris Hurt (R)

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Mark White (R)

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Joe Towns (D)

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Jesse Chism (D)

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Justin Pearson (D)

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Karen Camper (D)

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Larry Miller (D)

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Justin Lafferty (R)

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Gloria Johnson (D)

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Torrey Harris (D)

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Todd Warner (R)

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G.A. Hardaway (D)

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Ron Gant (R)

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Kevin Vaughan (R)

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Gabby Salinas (D)

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John Gillespie (R)

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Antonio Parkinson (D)

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Tom Leatherwood (R)

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