Ricky Wilkins
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Ricky Wilkins was a 2014 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 9th Congressional District of Tennessee.[1] Incumbent Steve Cohen defeated Wilkins and Isaac Richmond in the Democratic primary.[2]
Biography
Wilkins earned a bachelor's degree from Howard University and a J.D. from Vanderbilt University. He founded his own law firm in 2003.[3]
Elections
2014
Wilkins ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 9th District. Incumbent Steve Cohen defeated Wilkins and Isaac Richmond in the Democratic primary.[2]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Steve Cohen Incumbent |
66.2% | 45,366 | ||
| Ricky Wilkins | 32.5% | 22,311 | ||
| Isaac Richmond | 1.3% | 872 | ||
| Total Votes | 68,549 | |||
| Source: Results via Associated Press |
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Recent news
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Tennessee's 9th Congressional District elections, 2014
- Tennessee's 9th Congressional District
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