Joe Towns Jr.

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Joe Towns Jr. (Democratic Party) is a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 84. He assumed office in 1994. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.

Towns (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 84. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Towns earned his B.A. in political science from LeMoyne-Owen College. He later received his M.S. in Operational Management from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. Towns has worked as a college instructor, entrepreneur, and business owner.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Towns was assigned to the following committees:

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2021-2022

Towns was assigned to the following committees:

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2019-2020

Towns was assigned to the following committees:

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2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Tennessee committee assignments, 2017
• Education Instruction and Programs
• Insurance and Banking

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Towns served on the following committees:

Tennessee committee assignments, 2015
• Education Instruction and Programs
• Insurance and Banking

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Towns served on the following committees:

Tennessee committee assignments, 2013
• Business and Utilities
• Consumer and Human Resources

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Towns served on these committees:

Tennessee committee assignments, 2011
• Calendar and Rules
• Commerce
• Consumer & Employee Affairs

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Towns served on these committees:

Tennessee committee assignments, 2009
• Calendar and Rules
• Commerce
• Education

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

Incumbent Joe Towns Jr. won election in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Towns Jr. (D)	100.0	13,773

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source	Total votes: 13,773
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

Incumbent Joe Towns Jr. defeated Vernell Williams in the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84 on August 1, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Joe Towns Jr.	83.4	2,322
	Vernell Williams	16.6	461

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,783
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2022

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

Incumbent Joe Towns Jr. won election in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Towns Jr. (D)	100.0	7,338

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,338
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Michael Matthews (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

Incumbent Joe Towns Jr. defeated Brandon Price in the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84 on August 4, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Joe Towns Jr.	77.9	4,002
	Brandon Price	22.1	1,134

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,136
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2020

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

Incumbent Joe Towns Jr. won election in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Towns Jr. (D)	100.0	16,974

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,974
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

Incumbent Joe Towns Jr. defeated Dominique Primer in the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84 on August 6, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Joe Towns Jr.	62.2	4,237
	Dominique Primer	37.8	2,576

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,813 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

William Frazier (D)

2018

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

Incumbent Joe Towns Jr. won election in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Towns Jr. (D)	100.0	15,149

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,149
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

Incumbent Joe Towns Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84 on August 2, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Towns Jr.	100.0	6,972

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,972
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2016

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Tennessee House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 4, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 7, 2016.

Incumbent Joe Towns, Jr. ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 84 general election.^[1]^[2]

Tennessee House of Representatives, District 84 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Joe Towns, Jr. Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State

Incumbent Joe Towns, Jr. ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 84 Democratic primary.^[3]^[4]

Tennessee House of Representatives, District 84 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Joe Towns, Jr. Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for 99 seats in the Tennessee House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 7, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 3, 2014. Incumbent Joe Towns, Jr. defeated Kenneth Wells in the Democratic primary. Towns was unopposed in the general election.^[5]^[6]

**Tennessee House of Representatives, District 84 Democratic Primary, 2014**
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Joe Towns Incumbent	79.2%	5,168
Kenneth Wells	20.8%	1,356
Total Votes		6,524

2012

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2012

Towns ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 84. Towns defeated Hendrell Remus in the August 2 primary election. He was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.^[7]^[8]

**Tennessee House of Representatives, District 84 Democratic Primary, 2012**
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Joe Towns, Jr. Incumbent	81.6%	4,082
Hendrell Remus	18.4%	919
Total Votes		5,001

2010

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2010

Towns won re-election to the 84th District seat in 2010. He defeated Mitzi Turnage in the August 5 primary.^[9] He faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.^[10]

2008

On Nov. 4, 2008, Towns won re-election to the 84th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives.^[11]

Towns raised $11,525 for his campaign.^[12]

Tennessee House of Representatives, District 84 (2008)
Candidates		Votes
Joe Towns (D)		17,293

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

Joe Towns Jr. did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Joe Towns Jr. did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Joe Towns Jr. campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Tennessee House of Representatives District 84	Won general	$7,600	$10,643
2022	Tennessee House of Representatives District 84	Won general	$43,720	$28,002
2020	Tennessee House of Representatives District 84	Won general	$42,601	N/A**
2016	Tennessee House of Representatives, District 84	Won	$18,550	N/A**
2014	Tennessee State House, District 84	Won	$4,000	N/A**
2012	Tennessee State House, District 84	Won	$23,125	N/A**
2010	Tennessee State House, District 84	Won	$26,075	N/A**
2008	Tennessee State House, District 84	Won	$11,525	N/A**
2006	Tennessee State House, District 84	Won	$22,700	N/A**
2004	Tennessee State House, District 84	Won	$24,984	N/A**
2002	Tennessee State House, District 84	Won	$19,500	N/A**
2000	Tennessee State House, District 84	Won	$41,146	N/A**
1998	Tennessee State House, District 84	Won	$28,233	N/A**
1996	Tennessee State House, District 84	Won	$25,520	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2023

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In 2023, the Tennessee State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 21.

Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

Legislators are scored based on their votes on the business community.

Tennesseans for Student Success

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.

The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

The Institute for Legislative Analysis

Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2022

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In 2022, the Tennessee State Legislature was in session from January 11 to April 28.

Americans for Prosperity Tennessee

Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.

Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

Legislators are scored based on their votes on the business community.

National Federation of Independent Business

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

Tennesseans for Student Success

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Tennessee Right to Life

Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Tennessee State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 5.

Americans for Prosperity Tennessee

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Club for Growth Foundation

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Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

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Tennesseans for Student Success

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Tennessee Right to Life

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The American Conservative Union

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2020

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In 2020, the Tennessee State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 19.

Club for Growth Foundation

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Family Action of Tennessee: Senate and House

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National Federation of Independent Business

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Tennesseans for Student Success (Select year on the side pull-down menu.)

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The American Conservative Union

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2019

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In 2019, the Tennessee General Assembly was in session January 8 through May 2.

Club for Growth Foundation

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Tennesseans for Student Success House and Senate (select year on the side pull-down menu)

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The American Conservative Union

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2018

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In 2018, the 110th Tennessee General Assembly, second session, was in session January 9 to April 27.

Family Action of Tennessee

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National Federation of Independent Business

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Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Tennessee Conservation Voters

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The American Conservative Union

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2017

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In 2017, the 110th Tennessee General Assembly, first session, was in session January 10 to May 10.

Family Action of Tennessee

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Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Tennessee Conservation Voters

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Tennesseans for Student Success House and Senate (select year on side pull down menu)

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The American Conservative Union

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2016

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In 2016, the 109th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 12 through April 22

Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee: 2015-2016 scorecard

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Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: 2016 Scorecard

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Tennessee Conservation Voters: 2016 Scorecard

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Tennessee National Federation of Independent Business: 2016 voting record

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The American Conservative Union: 2016 scorecard

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2015

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In 2015, the 109th Tennessee General Assembly, first year, was in session from January 13 through April 22.

Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee: 2015-2016 scorecard

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Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: 2015 Scorecard

Legislators are scored by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce on "issues in the chamber’s four key policy baskets: Business-friendly environment, workforce development, quality of life and regional efforts to encourage economic prosperity."^[14]

Tennessee Conservation Voters: 2015 Scorecard

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The American Conservative Union

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2014

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In 2014, the 108th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 14 to April 18.

Tennessee Conservation Voters: 2014 Scorecard

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Tennessee National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record

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The American Conservative Union: 2014 Scorecard

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2013

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Tennessee Conservation Voters: 2013 Scorecard

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Tennessee National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record

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The American Conservative Union: 2013 Scorecard

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2012

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In 2012, the 107th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 10 through May 1.

Tennessee Right to Life: Senate and House

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2011

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In 2011, the 107th Tennessee General Assembly, first year, was in session from January 11 to May 21.

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Political offices
Preceded by -	Tennessee House of Representatives District 84 1994-Present	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Tennessee House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Cameron Sexton

Majority Leader:William Lamberth

Minority Leader:Karen Camper

Representatives

District 1

John Crawford (R)

District 2

Bud Hulsey (R)

District 3

Timothy Hill (R)

District 4

Renea Jones (R)

District 5

David Hawk (R)

District 6

Tim Hicks (R)

District 7

Rebecca Alexander (R)

District 8

Jerome Moon (R)

District 9

Gary Hicks (R)

District 10

Rick Eldridge (R)

District 11

Jeremy Faison (R)

District 12

Fred Atchley (R)

District 13

Robert Stevens (R)

District 14

Jason Zachary (R)

District 15

Sam McKenzie (D)

District 16

Michele Carringer (R)

District 17

Andrew Farmer (R)

District 18

Elaine Davis (R)

District 19

Dave Wright (R)

District 20

Tom Stinnett (R)

District 21

Lowell Russell (R)

District 22

Dan Howell (R)

District 23

Mark Cochran (R)

District 24

Kevin Raper (R)

District 25

Cameron Sexton (R)

District 26

Greg Martin (R)

District 27

Michele Reneau (R)

District 28

Yusuf Hakeem (D)

District 29

Greg Vital (R)

District 30

Esther Helton (R)

District 31

Ron Travis (R)

District 32

Monty Fritts (R)

District 33

Richard Scarbrough (R)

District 34

Tim Rudd (R)

District 35

William Slater (R)

District 36

Dennis Powers (R)

District 37

Charlie Baum (R)

District 38

Kelly Keisling (R)

District 39

Iris Rudder (R)

District 40

Michael Hale (R)

District 41

Ed Butler (R)

District 42

Ryan Williams (R)

District 43

Paul Sherrell (R)

District 44

William Lamberth (R)

District 45

Johnny Garrett (R)

District 46

Clark Boyd (R)

District 47

Rush Bricken (R)

District 48

Bryan Terry (R)

District 49

Mike Sparks (R)

District 50

Bo Mitchell (D)

District 51

Aftyn Behn (D)

District 52

Justin Jones (D)

District 53

Jason Powell (D)

District 54

Vincent Dixie (D)

District 55

John Clemmons (D)

District 56

Bob Freeman (D)

District 57

Susan Lynn (R)

District 58

Harold Love (D)

District 59

Caleb Hemmer (D)

District 60

Shaundelle Brooks (D)

District 61

Gino Bulso (R)

District 62

Pat Marsh (R)

District 63

Jake McCalmon (R)

District 64

Scott Cepicky (R)

District 65

Lee Reeves (R)

District 66

Sabi Kumar (R)

District 67

Ronnie Glynn (D)

District 68

Aron Maberry (R)

District 69

Jody Barrett (R)

District 70

Clay Doggett (R)

District 71

Kip Capley (R)

District 72

Kirk Haston (R)

District 73

Chris Todd (R)

District 74

Jay Reedy (R)

District 75

Jeff Burkhart (R)

District 76

Tandy Darby (R)

District 77

Rusty Grills (R)

District 78

Mary Littleton (R)

District 79

Brock Martin (R)

District 80

Johnny Shaw (D)

District 81

Debra Moody (R)

District 82

Chris Hurt (R)

District 83

Mark White (R)

District 84

Joe Towns (D)

District 85

Jesse Chism (D)

District 86

Justin Pearson (D)

District 87

Karen Camper (D)

District 88

Larry Miller (D)

District 89

Justin Lafferty (R)

District 90

Gloria Johnson (D)

District 91

Torrey Harris (D)

District 92

Todd Warner (R)

District 93

G.A. Hardaway (D)

District 94

Ron Gant (R)

District 95

Kevin Vaughan (R)

District 96

Gabby Salinas (D)

District 97

John Gillespie (R)

District 98

Antonio Parkinson (D)

District 99

Tom Leatherwood (R)

Republican Party (75)

Democratic Party (24)

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[presults16-4] Tennessee Secretary of State, "August 4, 2016 Unofficial Election Results," accessed August 4, 2016

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[2014candidate-6] Tennessee Secretary of State, "Petitions Filed for State Senate and State House of Representatives," accessed April 5, 2014

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[9] Tennessee Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Election Official Results," accessed April 18, 2014

[10] Tennessee Secretary of State, "2010 Tennessee General election results," accessed April 18, 2014

[11] Tennessee Secretary of State, "2008 Tennessee General election results," accessed April 18, 2014

[12] Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed April 18, 2014

[13] Tennessee Bar Association, "Nashville Chamber Releases 2015 Legislative Scorecard," accessed November 10, 2015

[14] Tennessee Bar Association, "Nashville Chamber Releases 2015 Legislative Scorecard," accessed November 10, 2015

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Joe Towns Jr.

Biography

Committee assignments

2023-2024

2021-2022

2019-2020

2017 legislative session

2015 legislative session

2013-2014

2011-2012

2009-2010

Sponsored legislation

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

Endorsements

2022

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

2020

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2018

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 84

2016

2014

2012

2010

2008

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2024

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2020

Campaign finance summary

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2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

Personal

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