Tennessee's 1st Congressional District
| Tennessee's 1st congressional district |
|---|
| [[File:|250px|center|link=Tennessee's 1st Congressional District]] |
| Incumbent Phil Roe 
|
| U.S. Census Bureau (2010 data)[1] |
| Population: 707,424 |
| Gender: 48.7% Male, 51.3% Female |
| Race[2]: 94.4% White, 2.3% Black |
| Ethnicity: 3.2% Hispanic |
| Unemployment: 9.7% |
| Median household income $37,197 |
| High school graduation rate 81.4% |
| College graduation rate 17.9% |
The 1st Congressional District of Tennessee is a congressional district located in the northeastern region of the state.
As of the 2010 redistricting cycle, Tennessee's 1st Congressional District was located in the northeastern portion of the state and included Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties and a segment of Jefferson County.[3]
The district previously included all of Carter, Cocke, Hancock, Johnson, and Washington counties, among others.
The current representative of the 1st congressional district is Phil Roe (R).
Elections
2014
The 1st congressional district of Tennessee will hold an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014.
2012
The 1st congressional district of Tennessee held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Phil Roe won re-election in the district.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alan Woodruff | 19.9% | 47,663 | |
| Republican |  Phil Roe Incumbent |
76% | 182,252 | |
| Green | Robert N Smith | 1.2% | 2,872 | |
| Independent | Karen Brackett | 2% | 4,837 | |
| Independent | Michael Salyer | 0.9% | 2,048 | |
| Total Votes | 239,672 | |||
| Source: Tennessee Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Phil Roe won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Michael Edward Clark (D) and Kermit E. Steck (I) in the general election.[5]
| U.S. House, Tennessee District 1 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Phil Roe incumbent |
80.8% | 123,006 | |
| Democratic | Michael Edward Clark | 17.1% | 26,045 | |
| Independent | Kermit E. Steck | 2% | 3,110 | |
| Total Votes | 152,161 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Phil Roe won election to the United States House. He defeated Rob Russell (D), Joel Goodman (I), James W. Reeves (I) and Thomas "T.K." Owens (I) in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House, Tennessee District 1 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Phil Roe |
71.8% | 168,343 | |
| Democratic | Rob Russell | 24.5% | 57,525 | |
| Independent | Joel Goodman | 1.7% | 3,988 | |
| Independent | James W. Reeves | 1.1% | 2,544 | |
| Independent | Thomas "T.K." Owens | 0.8% | 1,981 | |
| Total Votes | 234,381 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, David Davis won election to the United States House. He defeated Rick Trent (D), Robert N. Smith (I), James W. Reeves (I), Michael Peavler (I) and Mahmood (Michael) Sabri (I) in the general election.[7]
| U.S. House, Tennessee District 1 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | David Davis |
61.1% | 108,336 | |
| Democratic | Rick Trent | 37% | 65,538 | |
| Independent | Robert N. Smith | 0.6% | 1,024 | |
| Independent | James W. Reeves | 0.6% | 1,003 | |
| Independent | Michael Peavler | 0.5% | 966 | |
| Independent | Mahmood (Michael) Sabri | 0.2% | 411 | |
| Total Votes | 177,278 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, William L. Jenkins won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Graham Leonard (D), Ralph J. Ball (I) and Michael Peavler (I) in the general election.[8]
| U.S. House, Tennessee District 1 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | William L. Jenkins incumbent |
73.9% | 172,543 | |
| Democratic | Graham Leonard | 24.1% | 56,361 | |
| Independent | Ralph J. Ball | 1.3% | 3,061 | |
| Independent | Michael Peavler | 0.7% | 1,595 | |
| Total Votes | 233,560 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, William L. Jenkins won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election.[9]
| U.S. House, Tennessee District 1 General Election, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | William L. Jenkins incumbent |
98.8% | 127,300 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 1.2% | 1,586 | |
| Total Votes | 128,886 | |||
2000
On November 7, 2000, William L. Jenkins won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election.[10]
| U.S. House, Tennessee District 1 General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | William L. Jenkins incumbent |
100% | 157,828 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 20 | |
| Total Votes | 157,848 | |||
Redistricting
2010-2011
- See also: Redistricting in Tennessee
The T.N. Legislature is expected to soon vote on the GOP-proposed new congressional map. Tennessee did not lose or gain any seats in the redistricting process. [11]
External links
See also
References
- ↑ Demographic data were added to this page in 2013. Ballotpedia will update this page in 2021 after data from the 2020 Census become available.
- ↑ Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
- ↑ Tennessee Redistricting Map "Map" accessed July 30, 2012
- ↑ Politico "2012 Election Map, Tennessee"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ Associated Press First up for Tennessee lawmakers: 'Divisive' redistricting January 10, 2012
