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Wesley Adkins
Wesley Adkins (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 25. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Adkins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Wesley Adkins was born in Cookeville, Tennessee. He earned a high school diploma from Cookeville High School. His career experience includes working as an auctioneer.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Cameron Sexton defeated Wesley Adkins in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 25 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Cameron Sexton (R) | 81.8 | 29,725 |
 | Wesley Adkins (D)  | 18.2 | 6,603 | |
| Total votes: 36,328 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 25
Wesley Adkins advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 25 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Wesley Adkins | 100.0 | 828 |
| Total votes: 828 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Cameron Sexton advanced from the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 25 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cameron Sexton | 100.0 | 3,675 |
| Total votes: 3,675 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Adkins in this election.
Pledges
Adkins signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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Wesley Adkins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Adkins' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Outside of work, Wesley remains deeply involved in his community. He is an active advocate in the Ambassador Program for the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce and supports various charitable organizations, including the Putnam County Fair, Upper Cumberland Pride and Habitat for Humanity.
Raised on a working tobacco and cattle farm in the Spring Creek area, Wesley comes from a long line of community leaders and entrepreneurs. His family's legacy of public service, including his father and grandfather's combined 20 plus years as County Commissioner for the 12th district, instilled in him a strong sense of civic duty and responsibility.
Wesley cherishes his roots and is proud to call the Upper Cumberland home. Alongside his partner, Benjamin Gamby, he resides in the same area that his family has farmed for generations, surrounded by their beloved animals.- Educational vouchers DO NOT help our students, our schools, our teachers, or anyone involved in public education in our great state. We MUST fully fund our public school system in order for them to thrive and perform at the highest level possible.
- Women's reproductive health rights are not a privilege, they are a necessity. Every woman deserves the autonomy and control to make their own decisions regarding themselves.
- Gun violence is the leading cause of death for young people in the State of Tennessee. We can help keep our communities safe and maintain our ability to own firearms.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Tennessee House of Representatives District 25 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 15, 2024
