Mary Pruitt
Mary Pruitt (b. February 3, 1934) was a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing the 58th District from 1985-2012.
She was also a delegate for Jesse James for President in 1988.
Pruitt worked as an Educator and is now retired, and earned her B.S. and MEd from Tennessee State University.
On September 19, 2020, Pruitt passed away.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pruitt served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pruitt served on these committees:
- Fiscal Review Committee, Tennessee General Assembly
- Health & Human Resources Committee, Tennessee House
- Subcommittee on Health Care Facilities
- Subcommittee on State Government, Vice Chair
Elections
2012
Pruitt ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 58. She was defeated by Harold M. Love in the August 2 primary election.[2][3][4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Harold Love |
39.3% | 1,371 |
| Mary Pruitt Incumbent | 37.7% | 1,313 |
| Steven Turner | 23% | 802 |
| Total Votes | 3,486 | |
2010
Pruitt won re-election to the 58th District seat in 2010. She defeated Steven Turner in the August 5 primary.[5] She faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[6]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Pruitt won re-election to the 58th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating opponent Lisa Leeds (I).[7]
Pruitt raised $30,059 for her campaign while Leeds raised $160.[8]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 58 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mary Pruitt (D)
|
14,742 | |||
| Lisa Leeds (I) | 2,695 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Pruitt is widowed and has two children.
Recent news
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Tennessee Votes profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Tennessean, "Former Nashville state Rep. Mary Pruitt dies after fall," September 21, 2020
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "List of 2012 Candidates," accessed August 3, 2015
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "Election results," accessed August 3, 2015
- ↑ Nashville Tennessean, "Love wins over Pruitt in 58th race," August 3, 2012
- ↑ Unofficial Democratic state representative primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ Official House Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 58
- ↑ District 58 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 58 1985–2012 |
Succeeded by Harold M. Love (D) |
