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Michael McDonald (Tennessee)
Michael McDonald (b. February 21, 1949) is a former Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing the 44th District from 1995-2012. He served as Assistant Majority Whip from 1996 to 1997. He also served as Majority Whip from 1996 to 2000.
McDonald was a Professor for Austin Peay State University from 1972 to 1977. He then worked for Volunteer State Community College as a Professor from 1978 to 2002. McDonald has also been a farmer. McDonald earned his B.A. from David Lipscomb College in 1970. He went on to receive his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1971 and 1976, respectively.
He did not run for re-election in 2012.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McDonald served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McDonald served on these committees:
- Subcommittee on Environment
- Subcommittee on Wildlife
- Subcommittee on Employee Affairs, Chair
Elections
2012
McDonald did not run for re-election in 2012.[1]
2010
McDonald was re=elected to the 44th District seat in 2010. He defeated Republican Matt Wynne in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in August 5 primary.[2][3][4]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 44 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mike McDonald (D)
|
8,594 | |||
| Matt Wynne (R) | 8,123 | |||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, McDonald won re-election to the 44th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives.[5]
McDonald raised $33,101 for his campaign.[6]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 44 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael McDonald (D)
|
19,747 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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McDonald and his wife, Mila, have two children.
External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Michael McDonald
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Tennessee Votes profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Times Free Press, "Another Tennessee Democrat decides to leave the House," March 19, 2012
- ↑ Unofficial Democratic state representative primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ Official House Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Tennessee General election results
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 44
- ↑ District 44 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 44 1995–2012 |
Succeeded by William G. Lamberth (R) |
