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Lowe Finney
Lowe Finney (b. November 1, 1975) is a former Democratic member of the Tennessee State Senate, representing District 27 from 2006 to 2014. Finney served as Majority Caucus Leader from 2011 to his retirement from the chamber.[1] Finney did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Finney graduated with a B.S. in business administration from Tennessee-Martin and a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law. His professional experience includes working as an attorney and part-time college instructor.[2]
On July 31, 2013, Finney announced that he would not seek re-election to the state Senate in 2014.[3][4]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Finney served on the following committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance, Ways and Means |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Finney served on these committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Finance, Ways and Means |
| • State & Local Government |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Finney served on these committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • State & Local Government, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Long Term Care Oversight |
Elections
2010
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2010
Finney was re-elected to the 27th District seat in 2010. He defeated Republican Don McLeary in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in the primary.[5]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 27, General Election 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Lowe Finney (D)
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25,885 | |||
| Don McLeary (R) | 24,666 | |||
2006
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Finney won election to the 27th District seat in the Tennessee State Senate, defeating opponent Don McLeary (D).[6]
Finney raised $249,814 for his campaign while McLeary raised $400,354.[7]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 27 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Lowe Finney (D)
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26,804 | |||
| Don McLeary (R) | 26,324 | |||
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
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- 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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Recent news
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See also
- Tennessee State Legislature
- Tennessee State Senate
- Tennessee State Senate Committees
- Tennessee Joint Committees
- Tennessee state legislative districts
External links
- Sen. Finney's campaign website
- Biography from the Tennessee General Assembly website (Archived)
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
- Lowe Finney on Facebook
- Lowe Finney on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ TNReport, "Senate Dems Re-Elect Kyle To Top Spot," December 15, 2010
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Lowe Finney's Biography," accessed November 14, 2014
- ↑ The Jackson Sun, "Democratic state Sen. Lowe Finney won't seek re-election," July 31, 2013
- ↑ Times Free Press, "Tennessee Democratic Sen. Lowe Finney says he won't seek re-election next year," July 31, 2013
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2010 Tennessee General election results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2006 Tennessee General election results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed April 18, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Tennessee State Senate District 27 2006-2014 |
Succeeded by Ed Jackson (R) |
