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Willie Borchert
Willie Borchert (b. May 12, 1937) was a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing the 75th District. Borchert joined the Tennessee State House of Representatives in 2003.
Borchert worked as a Pipe Fitter Apprentice and is now retired.
Committee assignments
- Agriculture Committee, Tennessee House, Secretary
- Subcommittee on Agriculture
- Subcommittee on Environment
- Subcommittee on Wildlife, Vice Chair
Elections
2010
Borchert ran for re-election to the 75th District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[1] He was defeated by Republican Tim Wirgau in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Borchert won re-election to the 74th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating opponent Timothy Wirgau (R).[3]
Borchert raised $45,988 for his campaign while Wirgau raised $54,380.[4]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 75 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Willie Borchert (D)
|
11,647 | |||
| Timothy Wirgau | 11,303 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Borchert is married and has one child.
External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Willie Borchert
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Tennessee Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 2003–2010 |
Succeeded by Tim Wirgau |
