Eric Swafford
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Eric Swafford (b. May 16, 1973) was a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing the 25th District.
Swafford joined the Tennessee State House of Representatives in 2005. He served in that position since, representing the 25th District.
Swafford worked in Sales for Tennessee Farmers Cooperative from 1996 to 1998. He then worked as Regional Manager of the American Hereford Association from 1998 to 1999. From 1999 to 2000, he worked for Farmland Industries as Operations Manager. He was the owner of S & S Enterprise from 2000 to 2006 as well.
Swafford earned his B.S. in Animal Science from Middle Tennessee State University in 1995.
Committee assignments
- Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs
- Subcommittee on Local Government, Vice Chair
Elections
2010
Swafford was defeated in his bid for the 25th District seat in 2010. Cameron Sexton defeated Swafford in the Republican primary.[1] Sexton faced Democrat Charles Ray Rains and independent Kevin Klingberg in the general election on November 2, 2010.
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Swafford won re-election to the 25th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives.[2]
Swafford raised $28,200 for his campaign.[3]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 25 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Eric Swafford (R)
|
21,225 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Swafford and his wife, Tammy, have one child.
External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Eric Swafford
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Tennessee Votes profile
- Official Website
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 25 2005–2010 |
Succeeded by Republican Party Cameron Sexton (R) |
