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Tim Barnes

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Montgomery County General Sessions Court
Tenure
Present officeholder

Education

Bachelor's

Harding University

Law

University of Arkansas School of Law


Tim Barnes is a judge on the Montgomery County General Sessions Court. He also has jurisdiction over the Montgomery County Juvenile Court.[1] He was re-elected in 2014 for a term that expires on August 31, 2022.[2]

Barnes is also a former Democratic member of the Tennessee State Senate. He represented the 22nd District from 2008 until his general election defeat in 2012.

Judicial elections

2014

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Education

Barnes received his undergraduate degree from Harding University and his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law.

Career

Prior to his election to the bench, Barnes served as a member of the Tennessee State Senate and practiced law.

Political career

Barnes served as a Democratic member of the Tennessee State Senate. He represented the 22nd District from 2008 until his general election defeat in 2012.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

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

2009-2010

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

District 22

Barnes represented Tennessee Senate District 22. District 22 includes Cheatham, Houston, and Montgomery Counties.

Political elections

2012

See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012

Barnes ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Tennessee State Senate District 22. Barnes ran unopposed in the August 2 Democratic primary and was defeated by Mark Green (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]

Tennessee State Senate, District 22, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngMark Green 53.1% 31,963
     Democratic Tim Barnes Incumbent 46.9% 28,257
Total Votes 60,220

2008

On Nov. 4, 2008, Barnes won election to the 22nd District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate, defeating opponent Rosalind Kurita (D).[4]

Barnes raised $242,857 for his campaign while Kurita raised $297,088.[5]

Tennessee State Senate, District 22 (2008)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Tim Barnes (D) 37,030
Rosalind Kurita (D) 22,805

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Personal

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Barnes is married with three children and reside in Adams, Tennessee.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
Rosalind Kurita
Tennessee Senate District 22
2009-2012
Succeeded by
Mark Green (R)


Current members of the Tennessee State Senate
Leadership
Senate President:Randy McNally
Minority Leader:Raumesh Akbari
Senators
District 1
J. Lowe (R)
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
District 8
District 9
District 10
District 11
Bo Watson (R)
District 12
Ken Yager (R)
District 13
District 14
District 15
District 16
District 17
Mark Pody (R)
District 18
District 19
District 20
District 21
District 22
District 23
District 24
District 25
District 26
District 27
District 28
District 29
District 30
Sara Kyle (D)
District 31
District 32
Paul Rose (R)
District 33
Republican Party (27)
Democratic Party (6)