Vance Dennis
Vance Dennis (b. December 9, 1975) is a former Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 71 from 2008 to 2014. From the 2013 session until his departure from the House, Dennis served as Majority Floor Leader.
Biography
Dennis earned his B.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Tennessee. He went on to receive his J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law. Dennis is a practicing attorney.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dennis served on the following committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Civil Justice |
| • Health |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dennis served on these committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health & Human Resources |
| • Judiciary |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dennis served on these committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Health & Human Resources |
| • Judiciary |
Elections
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. Incumbent Vance Dennis was defeated by David Byrd in the Republican primary. Byrd was unopposed in the general election.[1][2]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 David Byrd |
53.3% | 5,786 |
| Vance Dennis Incumbent | 46.7% | 5,078 |
| Total Votes | 10,864 | |
2012
Dennis won re-election in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 71. Dennis defeated Shirley Curry in the August 2 primary election and defeated John Crandall (I) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Vance Dennis Incumbent |
76.7% | 15,620 | |
| Independent | John Crandall | 23.3% | 4,734 | |
| Total Votes | 20,354 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Vance Dennis Incumbent |
50% | 3,243 |
| Shirley Curry | 50% | 3,239 |
| Total Votes | 6,482 | |
2010
Dennis won re-election to the 71st District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[5] He also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[6]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dennis won election to the 71st District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating opponents Stan Wheeler (D) and Stephen Childers (I).[7]
Dennis raised $129,432 for his campaign while Wheeler raised $89,500 and Childers raised $2,142.[8]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 71 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Vance Dennis (R)
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11,594 | |||
| Stan Wheeler (D) | 9,230 | |||
| Stephen Childers (I) | 1,029 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the 108th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 14 to April 18.
- Tennessee Conservation Voters: 2014 Scorecard
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- Tennessee National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- The American Conservative Union: 2014 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Dennis and his wife, Ashley, have two children.
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
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Vance Dennis
- Profile from Open States
- Vance Dennis on Facebook
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Tennessee Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 Secretary of State, "2008 Tennessee General election results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed April 18, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71 2008–present |
Succeeded by David Byrd (R) |
