Roy Herron
| Roy Herron | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 24 | ||
| Retired | ||
| Tenure | ||
| 1997 - 2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Report an officeholder change | ||
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Tennessee, 1975 | |
| J.D. | Vanderbilt University, 1980 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Roy Herron is a former Democratic member of the Tennessee State Senate. He served in the Tennessee Senate from 1997-2012, and also served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1986 to 1996.
Herron graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1975 and earned his Juris Doctor and Master's of Divinity degrees from Vanderbilt in 1980. Herron was also a Rotary Scholar at the University of Saint Andrews (Scotland) from 1975 to 1976. He is an attorney and a former minister in the United Methodist Church.
In early 2012, Herron announced he would not be seeking re-election to the Tennessee State Senate.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Herron served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Herron served on these committees:
District 24
Herron represented Tennessee Senate District 24 which included Benton, Decatur, Henry, Henderson, Lake, Obion, Perry, Stewart, and Weakley Counties.
Elections
2012
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012
Herron announced in early 2012 that he would not seek re-election to the Tennessee State Senate. His district was drawn to be more Republican during the redistricting process.[1][2]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Herron won re-election to the 24th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate.[3]
Herron raised $396,966 for his campaign.[4]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 24 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Roy Herron (D)
|
45,992 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
Herron raised $396,966 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Medical Association | $3,500 |
| Jackson Clinic | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Dental Association | $2,500 |
Personal
Roy is married to Nancy Herron. They have three children and reside in Dresden, Tennessee.
External links
- Roy Herron's personal website
- Roy Herron's blog
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
- Roy Herron on Facebook
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Times Free Press, "Tennessee Senate Democrat Joe Haynes won’t seek re-election ," February 3, 2012
- ↑ The Republic, "Sen. Andy Berke becomes 7th Democrat to forgo re-election bid for legislative seat," February 28, 2012
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 24
- ↑ District 24 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2008
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Roy Herron
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by NA |
Tennessee Senate District 24 1997-2012 |
Succeeded by John Stevens (R) |
