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Terry Adams (Tennessee)

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Terry Adams
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Elections and appointments
Last election

August 7, 2014

Education

Bachelor's

University of Tennessee

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy Reserve

Personal
Profession
Attorney
Contact

Terry Adams was a 2014 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from Tennessee.[1] Gordon Ball defeated Adams in the Democratic primary.[2]

Biography

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Adams joined the Navy Reserve early enlistment program while in high school. He graduated from the University of Tennessee and attended law school. He and his wife, Phillis Burnett, own and operate a small business. Adams also practices law.[3]

Elections

2014

See also: United States Senate elections in Tennessee, 2014

Adams ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. Senate, representing Tennessee. Gordon Ball defeated Adams in the Democratic primary.[2]

U.S. Senate, Tennessee Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngGordon Ball 36.5% 87,665
Terry Adams 35.6% 85,528
Gary Davis 17.6% 42,278
Larry Crim 10.3% 24,778
Total Votes 240,249
Source: Results via Associated Press

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