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Tim Wirgau
Tim Wirgau (Republican Party) was a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 75. Wirgau assumed office in 2010. Wirgau left office in 2018.
Wirgau (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 75. Wirgau lost in the Republican primary on August 2, 2018.
Biography
Wirgau attended Glen Oaks Community College. He previously owned a printing business. At the time of his service in the state House, Wirgau had served as a Henry County commissioner.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Calendar and Rules |
| • Finance, Ways, and Means |
| • Local Government, Chair |
| • Fiscal Review |
| • TACIR |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wirgau served on the following committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Business and Utilities |
| • Calendar and Rules |
| • Local Government, Chair |
| • Fiscal Review |
| • TACIR |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Wirgau served on the following committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Business and Utilities, Vice chair |
| • Health |
| • Fiscal Review |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wirgau served on these committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Consumer & Employee Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 75
Bruce Griffey defeated Richard Carl and James Hart in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bruce Griffey (R) | 69.7 | 14,030 |
| Richard Carl (D) | 24.6 | 4,950 | ||
 | James Hart (Independent) | 5.7 | 1,144 | |
| Total votes: 20,124 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 75
Richard Carl advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Richard Carl | 100.0 | 2,871 | |
| Total votes: 2,871 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 75
Bruce Griffey defeated incumbent Tim Wirgau in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bruce Griffey | 58.4 | 6,380 |
 | Tim Wirgau | 41.6 | 4,547 | |
| Total votes: 10,927 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Tennessee House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 4, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 7, 2016.
Incumbent Tim Wirgau defeated Daniel Powell and James Hart in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 general election.[1][2]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 75 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Tim Wirgau Incumbent |
65.84% | 14,816 | |
| Democratic | Daniel Powell | 25.64% | 5,771 | |
| Independent | James Hart | 8.52% | 1,917 | |
| Total Votes | 22,504 | |||
| Source: Tennessee Secretary of State | ||||
Daniel Powell ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 75 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Daniel Powell (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Tim Wirgau defeated James F. Poe in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 75 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tim Wirgau Incumbent |
59.55% | 3,606 | |
| Republican | James F. Poe | 40.45% | 2,449 | |
| Total Votes | 6,055 | |||
2014
Elections for 99 seats in the Tennessee House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 7, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 3, 2014. Charles Cooper was defeated by Randy Patton in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Tim Wirgau was unopposed in the Republican primary. James Hart ran as an independent candidate. Wirgau defeated Patton and Hart in the general election.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Wirgau Incumbent |
62.2% | 8,719 | |
| Democratic | Randy Patton | 33% | 4,628 | |
| Independent | James Hart | 4.8% | 673 | |
| Total Votes | 14,020 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Randy Patton |
62.5% | 3,075 |
| Charles Cooper | 37.5% | 1,846 |
| Total Votes | 4,921 | |
2012
Wirgau won re-election in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 75. Wirgau ran unopposed in the August 2 primary election and won re-election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Wirgau Incumbent |
56.3% | 13,065 | |
| Democratic | Steve Wright | 39.5% | 9,161 | |
| Independent | James Hart | 4.2% | 968 | |
| Total Votes | 23,194 | |||
2010
Wirgau was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[9] He defeated Democrat Willie Borchert in the general election on November 2, 2010.[10]
Campaign finance summary
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2018
In 2018, the 110th Tennessee General Assembly, second session, was in session January 9 to April 27.
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2017
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In 2017, the 110th Tennessee General Assembly, first session, was in session January 10 to May 10.
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2016
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In 2016, the 109th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 12 through April 22
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2015
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In 2015, the 109th Tennessee General Assembly, first year, was in session from January 13 through April 22.
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2014
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In 2014, the 108th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 14 to April 18.
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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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Personal
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At the time of his service in the state House, Wirgau and his wife, Bonnie, had two children. They resided in Buchanan, Tennessee.
Recent news
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See also
- Tennessee State Legislature
- Tennessee House of Representatives
- Tennessee House of Representatives Committees
- Tennessee Joint Committees
- Tennessee state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Tim Wirgau's legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Tim Wirgau's biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ The New York Times, "Election 2016," accessed November 11, 2016
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2016 general election results - Tennessee House of Representatives," accessed January 19, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tennessee Secretary of State, "Candidate Petitions Filed as of April 8, 2016 Noon Qualifying Deadline," accessed April 11, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Tennessee Secretary of State, "August 4, 2016 Unofficial Election Results," accessed August 4, 2016
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "August 7, 2014 Election Results," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "Petitions Filed for State Senate and State House of Representatives," accessed April 5, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2012 List of Candidates," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State, "Election Results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Election Official Results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2010 Tennessee General election results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Bar Association, "Nashville Chamber Releases 2015 Legislative Scorecard," accessed November 10, 2015
- ↑ Tennessee Bar Association, "Nashville Chamber Releases 2015 Legislative Scorecard," accessed November 10, 2015
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Willie Borchert |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 2010-2018 |
Succeeded by Bruce Griffey |
