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Tim Barnes
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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
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]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Mark 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 | |||
| Tim Barnes (D)
|
37,030 | |||
| Rosalind Kurita (D) | 22,805 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
Barnes is married with three children and reside in Adams, Tennessee.
Recent news
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See also
External links
- Biography from the Tennessee General Assembly website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Tim Barnes on State Surge
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
- Montgomery County, Tennessee, "Elected Officials"
Footnotes
- ↑ Tennessee State Courts, "General Sessions Courts Judges," accessed January 21, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Montgomery County Election Commission, "2014 State Primary and County General," August 7, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Elections, "List of 2012 Candidates," accessed July 5, 2012
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 22
- ↑ District 22 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Rosalind Kurita |
Tennessee Senate District 22 2009-2012 |
Succeeded by Mark Green (R) |
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Tennessee, Middle District of Tennessee, Western District of Tennessee • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Tennessee, Middle District of Tennessee, Western District of Tennessee
State courts:
Tennessee Supreme Court • Tennessee Court of Appeals • Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals • Tennessee Circuit Court • Tennessee Chancery Courts • Tennessee Criminal Court • Tennessee Probate Court • Tennessee General Sessions Court • Tennessee Juvenile Court • Tennessee Municipal Court
State resources:
Courts in Tennessee • Tennessee judicial elections • Judicial selection in Tennessee
