Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2014
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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.
Following the general election, there was no change to the majority control of the Tennessee House of Representatives. The chamber was controlled by the Republican Party, which increased its total seats from 71 to 73. The Democratic Party had a net loss of one seat, dropping their total from 27 to 26. State Representative Kent Williams represented the Carter County Republican Party in the chamber, but did not run for re-election. Following his retirement, the chamber held only Democrats and Republicans.
Incumbents retiring
A total of nine incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:
| Name | Party | Current Office |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Williams |  Republican |
House District 4 |
| Eric Watson | Republican |
House District 22 |
| Richard Floyd | Republican |
House District 27 |
| Vince Dean | Republican |
House District 30 |
| Paul Bailey | Republican |
House District 43 |
| Joe Carr | Republican |
House District 48 |
| Michael Turner |  Democratic |
House District 51 |
| Joshua Evans | Republican |
House District 66 |
| Barrett Rich | Republican |
House District 94 |
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 4 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Tennessee House of Representatives:
| Tennessee House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2014 | After November 4, 2014 | |
| Democratic Party | 27 | 26 | |
| Republican Party | 71 | 73 | |
| Carter County Republican | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 99 | 99 | |
Competitiveness
Candidates unopposed by a major party
In 59 (59.6%) of the 99 districts up for election in 2014, there was only one major party candidate running for election. A total of 15 Democrats and 44 Republicans were guaranteed election barring unforeseen circumstances.
Two major party candidates faced off in the general election in 40 (40.4%) of the 99 districts up for election.
Competitive
- District 13: Incumbent Gloria Johnson (D) was defeated by Eddie Smith (R) in the general election. Johnson won the general election by a margin of victory of 1 percent in 2012.
- District 33: Incumbent John Ragan defeated Caitlin Nolan in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election. Ragan won the general election by a margin of victory of 3 percent in 2012.
- District 43: Kevin Dunlap defeated Kristopher Gore and James Thomas Jacobs in the Democratic primary. He defeated Robert F. Dunham (R) and Edward Buck (I) in the general election. Incumbent Paul Bailey (R) won the general election by a margin of victory of 3 percent in 2012.
- District 50: Incumbent Bo Mitchell (D) defeated Troy Brewer (R) in the general election. Mitchell won the general election by a margin of victory of 0.6 percent in 2012.
- District 60: Incumbent Darren Jernigan (D) defeated Jim Gotto (R) in the general election. Jernigan won the general election by a margin of victory of 0.4 percent in 2012.
- District 74: Incumbent John Tidwell (D) was defeated by Jay Reedy (R) in the general election. Tidwell won the general election by a margin of victory of 5 percent in 2012.
Primary challenges
A total of 21 incumbents faced primary competition on August 7. Nine incumbents did not seek re-election in 2014 and another 70 incumbents advanced past the primary without opposition. The representatives that faced primary competition were:
- District 2: Incumbent Tony Shipley was defeated by Bud Hulsey in the Republican primary.
- District 3: Incumbent Timothy Hill defeated Kevin Parsons in the Republican primary.
- District 5: Incumbent David Hawk defeated Ted Hensley in the Republican primary.
- District 6: Incumbent James Van Huss defeated Clayton Stout in the Republican primary.
- District 7: Incumbent Matthew Hill defeated Phil Carriger and Todd Mitchell Franklin in the Republican primary.
- District 18: Incumbent Steve Hall was defeated by Martin Daniel in the Republican primary.
- District 31: Incumbent Ron Travis defeated Jim Cobb in the Republican primary.
- District 33: Incumbent John Ragan defeated Caitlin Nolan in the Republican primary.
- District 35: Incumbent Dennis Roach was defeated by Jerry Sexton in the Republican primary.
- District 37: Incumbent Dawn White defeated Eddie Smotherman in the Republican primary.
- District 39: Incumbent David Alexander defeated Jack Daniel in the Republican primary.
- District 45: Incumbent Courtney Rogers defeated Leonard Silverman in the Republican primary.
- District 49: Incumbent Mike Sparks defeated Robert Stevens in the Republican primary.
- District 55: Incumbent Gary Odom was defeated by John Ray Clemmons in the Democratic primary.
- District 61: Incumbent Charles Sargent, Jr. defeated Steve Gawrys in the Republican primary.
- District 63: Incumbent Glen Casada defeated Cherie Hammond in the Republican primary.
- District 71: Incumbent Vance Dennis was defeated by David Byrd in the Republican primary.
- District 81: Incumbent Debra Moody defeated Rory Bricco in the Republican primary.
- District 84: Incumbent Joe Towns, Jr. defeated Kenneth Wells in the Democratic primary.
Retiring incumbents
Nine incumbent representatives did not run for re-election, while 90 (90.9%) of the current 99 incumbents ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents, one Democrat and eight Republicans, can be found above.
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the Tennessee House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[1]
- A U.S. citizen
- 21 years old before the general election
- A three-year resident of Tennessee before the general election
- A county resident for 1 year prior to the general election
- A qualified voter
- The following situations would eliminate a candidate from qualifying for office:
- Those who have been convicted of offering or giving a bribe, or of larceny, or any other offense declared infamous by law, unless restored to citizenship in the mode pointed out by law;
- Those against whom there is a judgment unpaid for any moneys received by them, in any official capacity, due to the United States, to this state, or any county thereof;
- Those who are defaulters to the treasury at the time of the election, and the election of any such person shall be void;
- Soldiers, seamen, marines, or airmen in the regular army or navy or air force of the United States; and
- Members of congress, and persons holding any office of profit or trust under any foreign power, other state of the union, or under the United States.
List of candidates
District 1
August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
August 7 Republican primary:
- Jon C. Lundberg
- Incumbent Lundberg was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Jon C. Lundberg
November 4 General election candidates:
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- Jon C. Lundberg: 9,460
Harold Wayne Tucker (write-in): 1
District 2
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Bud Hulsey: 5,046
- Tony Shipley: 3,391 - Incumbent Shipley was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Bud Hulsey: 5,046
Note: Nicholas Castle was removed from the candidate list before the primary.
- Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bud Hulsey: 12,249
- J.R. Enfield: 2,302
District 3
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Timothy Hill: 8,069 - Incumbent Hill was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Kevin D. Parsons: 1,984
- Timothy Hill: 8,069
November 4 General election candidates:
- Timothy Hill: 10,709
- Vance A. Carrier (write-in): 4
District 4
Note: Incumbent Kent Williams (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- John B. Holsclaw, Jr.: 7,188
- Judy R. Veeneman: 4,275
- John B. Holsclaw, Jr.: 7,188
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rob Martin: 2,329
- John B. Holsclaw, Jr.: 10,590
District 5
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- David B. Hawk: 5,935 - Incumbent Hawk was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Ted Hensley: 3,936
- David B. Hawk: 5,935
- Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- David B. Hawk: 8,396
- Kermit E. Steck: 2,798
District 6
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Clayton Stout: 3,495
- James (Micah) Van Huss: 4,443 - Incumbent Van Huss was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
November 4 General election candidates:
- James (Micah) Van Huss: 11,416
District 7
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Phil Carriger: 3,214
- Todd Mitchell Franklin: 265
- Matthew Hill: 3,966 - Incumbent Hill was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Matthew Hill: 9,487
District 8
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Art Swann - Incumbent Swann was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Art Swann
November 4 General election candidates:
- Art Swann: 12,816
District 9
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Mike Harrison - Incumbent Harrison was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Mike Harrison
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Harrison: 9,118
District 10
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Tilman Goins - Incumbent Goins was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Tilman Goins
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tilman Goins: 9,504
District 11
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Jeremy Faison - Incumbent Faison was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Jeremy Faison
- Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Marjorie J. Ramsey: 2,342
- Jeremy Faison: 8,289
- Roland A. Dykes, III: 1,549
District 12
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Dale Carr - Incumbent Carr was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Dale Carr
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dale Carr: 10,869
District 13
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Gloria Johnson - Incumbent Johnson was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Gloria Johnson
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Jason Emert: 2,306
- Eddie Smith: 2,334
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gloria Johnson: 6,548
- Eddie Smith: 6,730
District 14
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Ryan A. Haynes - Incumbent Haynes was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Ryan A. Haynes
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ryan A. Haynes: 17,664
District 15
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Joseph "Joe" Armstrong - Incumbent Armstrong was first elected to the chamber in 1988.
- Joseph "Joe" Armstrong
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
- Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joseph "Joe" Armstrong: 5,464
- Pete Drew: 1,726
District 16
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Bill Dunn - Incumbent Dunn was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Bill Dunn
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill Dunn: 12,660
District 17
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Andrew E. Farmer - Incumbent Farmer was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Andrew E. Farmer
November 4 General election candidates:
- Andrew E. Farmer: 9,989
District 18
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Martin Daniel: 3,921
- Steve Hall: 3,756 - Incumbent Hall was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Martin Daniel: 3,921
November 4 General election candidates:
- Martin Daniel: 11,970
District 19
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Harry Brooks - Incumbent Brooks was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Harry Brooks
November 4 General election candidates:
- Harry Brooks: 11,280
District 20
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Bob Ramsey - Incumbent Ramsey was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Bob Ramsey
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Ross Conley: 3,201
- Bob Ramsey: 11,511
District 21
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Jimmy Matlock - Incumbent Matlock was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Jimmy Matlock
November 4 General election candidates:
- Pamela O. Weston: 3,746
- Jimmy Matlock: 13,792
District 22
Note: Incumbent Eric Watson (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Dan Howell: 4,599
- J. Adam Lowe: 3,583
- Dan Howell: 4,599
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan Howell: 11,336
District 23
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- John W. Forgety - Incumbent Forgety was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- John W. Forgety
November 4 General election candidates:
- John W. Forgety: 12,052
District 24
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Kevin D. Brooks - Incumbent Brooks was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Kevin D. Brooks
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kevin D. Brooks: 10,896
District 25
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Cameron Sexton - Incumbent Sexton was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Cameron Sexton
November 4 General election candidates:
- Judy Barnett: 4,435
- Cameron Sexton: 14,593
District 26
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Gerald McCormick - Incumbent McCormick was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Gerald McCormick
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gerald McCormick: 14,751
District 27
Note: Incumbent Richard Floyd (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Tommy Crangle: 4,148
- Patsy Hazlewood: 5,573
- Charlie White: 350
Note: Tom McCullough was removed from the ballot before the primary. White withdrew from the race in June 2014, but still appeared on the ballot.[2]
November 4 General election candidates:
- Eric McRoy: 4,505
- Patsy Hazlewood: 13,337
District 28
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- JoAnne Favors - Incumbent Favors was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- JoAnne Favors
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- JoAnne Favors: 9,562
District 29
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Mike Carter - Incumbent Carter was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Mike Carter
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Carter: 12,397
District 30
Note: Incumbent Vince Dean (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Marc Gravitt: 11,575
District 31
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Jim Cobb: 3,602
- Ron Travis: 6,726 - Incumbent Travis was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ron Travis: 11,321
District 32
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Kent Calfee - Incumbent Calfee was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Kent Calfee
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Kneiser: 3,611
- Kent Calfee: 11,921
District 33
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Caitlin Nolan: 3,727
- John D. Ragan: 4,497 - Incumbent Ragan was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
Note: Misty Neergaard was removed from the candidate list prior to the general election.
November 4 General election candidates:
- John D. Ragan: 11,783
District 34
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Rick Womick - Incumbent Womick was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Rick Womick
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rick Womick: 12,284
District 35
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Dennis "Coach" Roach: 3,727 - Incumbent Roach was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Jerry Sexton: 4,622
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jerry Sexton: 8,293
District 36
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Dennis H. Powers - Incumbent Powers was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Dennis H. Powers
November 4 General election candidates:
- James Virgil Kidwell: 2,455
- Dennis H. Powers: 7,966
District 37
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Eddie Smotherman: 1,773
- Dawn White: 4,359 - Incumbent White was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dawn White: 10,909
District 38
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Kelly T. Keisling - Incumbent Keisling was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Kelly T. Keisling
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kelly T. Keisling: 9,069
District 39
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- David Alexander: 4,894 - Incumbent Alexander was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Jack R. Daniel: 1,893
- David Alexander: 4,894
November 4 General election candidates:
- Matthew Huffer: 4,627
- David Alexander: 9,619
District 40
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Terri Lynn Weaver - Incumbent Weaver was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Terri Lynn Weaver
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sarah Marie Smith: 5,696
- Terri Lynn Weaver: 11,356
District 41
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- John Mark Windle - Incumbent Windle was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- John Mark Windle
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Mark Windle: 9,237
District 42
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Ryan Williams - Incumbent Williams was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Ryan Williams
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Walsh: 3,947
- Ryan Williams: 10,054
District 43
Note: Incumbent Paul Bailey (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Kevin Dunlap: 3,579
- Kristopher Gore: 907
- James Thomas Jacobs: 808
- Kevin Dunlap: 3,579
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kevin Dunlap: 6,561
- Robert F. Dunham: 6,507
- Edward Leon Buck: 409
District 44
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- William Lamberth - Incumbent Lamberth was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- William Lamberth
November 4 General election candidates:
- William Lamberth: 10,840
District 45
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Courtney L. Rogers: 4,488 - Incumbent Rogers was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Leonard J. Silverman: 2,897
- Courtney L. Rogers: 4,488
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steven D. Puckett, Jr.: 3,958
- Courtney L. Rogers: 12,185
District 46
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Mark A. Pody - Incumbent Pody was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Mark A. Pody
November 4 General election candidates:
- Candace Reed: 4,777
- Mark A. Pody: 9,896
District 47
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Judd Matheny - Incumbent Matheny was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Judd Matheny
November 4 General election candidates:
- Judd Matheny: 11,541
District 48
Note: Incumbent Joe Carr (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Adam Coggin: 2,215
- Rick Peppers: 2,216
- Bryan Terry: 2,669
November 4 General election candidates:
- William "Bill" Campbell: 4,486
- Bryan Terry: 9,067
District 49
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Mike Sparks: 2,287 - Incumbent Sparks was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Robert Stevens: 1,935
- Mike Sparks: 2,287
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Williams: 4,708
- Mike Sparks: 7,959
District 50
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Bo Mitchell - Incumbent Mitchell was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Bo Mitchell
- August 7 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bo Mitchell: 9,109
- Troy Brewer: 8,680
District 51
Note: Incumbent Michael Turner (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Bill Beck: 1,906
- Stephen Fotopulos: 1,125
- Jennifer Buck Wallace: 1,601
- Bill Beck: 1,906
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Brian L. Mason: 909
- Joshua Rawlings: 648
- Brian L. Mason: 909
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill Beck: 9,188
- Brian L. Mason: 3,601
District 52
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Mike Stewart - Incumbent Stewart was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Mike Stewart
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Stewart: 7,551
District 53
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Jason Powell - Incumbent Powell was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Jason Powell
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jason Powell: 6,098
- John Wang: 4,927
- Tonya Miller: 417
District 54
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Brenda Gilmore - Incumbent Gilmore was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Brenda Gilmore
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
Green candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Brenda Gilmore: 11,761
- Martin Holsinger: 1,206
District 55
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- John Ray Clemmons: 2,401
- Gary Odom: 2,074 - Incumbent Odom was first elected to the chamber in 1986.
- John Ray Clemmons: 2,401
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidate filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Ray Clemmons: 10,543
District 56
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Beth Harwell - Incumbent Harwell was first elected to the chamber in 1988.
- Beth Harwell
November 4 General election candidates:
- Chris Moth: 8,601
- Beth Harwell: 14,839
District 57
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Susan M. Lynn - Incumbent Lynn was elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Susan M. Lynn
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jesse McLevain: 4,533
- Susan M. Lynn: 14,917
District 58
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Harold M. Love - Incumbent Love was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Harold M. Love
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Harold M. Love: 7,733
District 59
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Sherry Jones - Incumbent Jones was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Sherry Jones
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sherry Jones: 6,670
District 60
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Darren Jernigan - Incumbent Jernigan was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Darren Jernigan
- August 7 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Darren Jernigan: 8,415
- Jim Gotto: 7,339
District 61
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Steve Gawrys: 4,149
- Charles M. Sargent, Jr.: 4,404 - Incumbent Sargent was first elected to the chamber in 1996.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Charles M. Sargent, Jr.: 17,802
District 62
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Pat Marsh - Incumbent Marsh was first elected to the chamber in 2009.
- Pat Marsh
November 4 General election candidates:
- Pat Marsh: 9,096
District 63
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Glen Casada: 5,423 - Incumbent Casada was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
- Cherie Hammond: 2,809
- Glen Casada: 5,423
November 4 General election candidates:
- Glen Casada: 17,468
District 64
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Sheila Butt - Incumbent Butt was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Sheila Butt
- Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sheila Butt: 11,213
- James Gray: 3,760
District 65
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Brian N. Johnson: 379
- Bill Peach: 669
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Jeremy Durham - Incumbent Durham was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Jeremy Durham
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill Peach: 4,386
- Jeremy Durham: 12,089
District 66
Note: Incumbent Joshua Evans (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Brock Brewer: 813
- Matt Burnett: 1,360
- Sabi (Doc) Kumar: 3,538
- Chris Orndorff: 2,340
Note: Bryan Switzer was removed from the candidate list before the primary.
Note: Kyle Roberts ended his campaign prior to the general election.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sabi (Doc) Kumar: 11,181
District 67
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Joe Pitts - Incumbent Pitts was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Joe Pitts
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
Constitution candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Pitts: 6,154
- Mike Warner: 2,638
District 68
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Curtis Johnson - Incumbent Johnson was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Curtis Johnson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Curtis Johnson: 12,872
District 69
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- David Shepard|David A. Shepard]] - Incumbent Shepard was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
- David Shepard|David A. Shepard]]
- August 7 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Shepard|David A. Shepard]]: 6,246
- Michael Curcio: 6,231
District 70
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Barry Doss - Incumbent Doss was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Barry Doss
November 4 General election candidates:
- Barry Doss: 10,364
District 71
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- David "Coach" Byrd: 5,786
- Vance Dennis: 5,078 - Incumbent Dennis was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- David "Coach" Byrd: 5,786
November 4 General election candidates:
- David "Coach" Byrd: 9,465
District 72
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Steve K. McDaniel - Incumbent McDaniel was first elected to the chamber in 1988.
- Steve K. McDaniel
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steve K. McDaniel: 10,548
District 73
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Jimmy Eldridge - Incumbent Eldridge was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Jimmy Eldridge
November 4 General election candidates:
- Shelia L. Godwin: 3,921
- Jimmy Eldridge: 13,116
District 74
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- John C. Tidwell - Incumbent Tidwell was first elected to the chamber in 1996.
- John C. Tidwell
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Jay D. Reedy: 3,219
- Keith A. Svadba: 1,249
- Jay D. Reedy: 3,219
November 4 General election candidates:
- John C. Tidwell: 4,987
- Jay D. Reedy: 5,401
District 75
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Charles W. Cooper: 1,846
- Randy Patton: 3,075
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Tim Wirgau - Incumbent Wirgau was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Tim Wirgau
- Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Randy Patton: 4,628
- Tim Wirgau: 8,719
- James Hart: 673
District 76
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Andy Holt - Incumbent Holt was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Andy Holt
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joyce Washington: 3,933
- Andy Holt: 8,959
District 77
- August 7 Democratic primary:
Note: Mark S. Oakes was removed from the candidate list before the primary.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Bill Sanderson - Incumbent Sanderson was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Bill Sanderson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill Sanderson: 10,586
District 78
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Mary Littleton - Incumbent Littleton was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Mary Littleton
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jane R. Crisp: 4,239
- Mary Littleton: 10,240
District 79
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Curtis Halford - Incumbent Halford was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Curtis Halford
- Independent candidates:
Note: David Nance was removed from the candidate list before the primary.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bobby Barnett: 3,183
- Curtis Halford: 10,877
District 80
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Johnny W. Shaw - Incumbent Shaw was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
- Johnny W. Shaw
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Johnny W. Shaw: 7,862
District 81
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Rory B. Bricco: 2,112
- Debra F. Moody: 4,394 - Incumbent Moody was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Debra F. Moody: 10,249
District 82
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Craig Fitzhugh - Incumbent Fitzhugh was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Craig Fitzhugh
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Craig Fitzhugh: 7,830
District 83
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Mark White - Incumbent White was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Mark White
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mark White: 14,699
District 84
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Joe Towns, Jr.: 5,168 - Incumbent Towns was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Kenneth L. Wells: 1,356
- Joe Towns, Jr.: 5,168
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Towns, Jr.: 9,000
District 85
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Johnnie R. Turner - Incumbent Turner was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Johnnie R. Turner
Note: R.S. Ford was removed from the candidate list before the primary.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Johnnie R. Turner: 10,712
District 86
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Barbara Cooper - Incumbent Cooper was first elected to the chamber in 1996.
- Barbara Cooper
- August 7 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Barbara Cooper: 7,595
- George T. Edwards, III: 3,115
District 87
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Karen Camper - Incumbent Camper was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Karen Camper
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Karen Camper: 8,791
District 88
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Larry J. Miller - Incumbent Miller was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Larry J. Miller
- August 7 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Larry J. Miller: 7,297
- Harry Barber: 3,134
District 89
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Roger Kane - Incumbent Kane was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Roger Kane
November 4 General election candidates:
- Roger Kane: 12,958
District 90
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- John J. Deberry, Jr. - Incumbent Deberry was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- John J. Deberry, Jr.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- John J. Deberry, Jr.: 9,237
District 91
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Raumesh A. Akbari: 3,964 - Incumbent Akbari was first elected to the chamber in 2013.
- Doris DeBerry-Bradshaw: 3,147
- Raumesh A. Akbari: 3,964
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Samuel (Sam) Watkins: 634
- Orrden Williams, Jr.: 106
- Samuel (Sam) Watkins: 634
November 4 General election candidates:
- Raumesh A. Akbari: 8,053
- Samuel (Sam) Watkins: 1,777
District 92
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Billy Spivey - Incumbent Spivey was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Billy Spivey
November 4 General election candidates:
- Vicki Cain: 4,103
- Billy Spivey: 8,089
District 93
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- G.A. Hardaway, Sr. - Incumbent Hardaway was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- G.A. Hardaway, Sr.
- August 7 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- G.A. Hardaway, Sr.: 6,996
- Colonel G. Billingsley: 2,507
District 94
Note: Incumbent Barrett Rich (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidate filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Steven Hale: 1,964
- Hal Rounds: 2,681
- Leigh Rosser Wilburn: 4,807
November 4 General election candidates:
- Leigh Rosser Wilburn: 12,399
District 95
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Curry Todd - Incumbent Todd was first elected to the chamber in 1998.
- Curry Todd
November 4 General election candidates:
- Curry Todd: 18,039
District 96
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Steve McManus - Incumbent McManus was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Steve McManus
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dwayne Thompson: 6,123
- Steve McManus: 9,990
District 97
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Jim Coley - Incumbent Coley was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Jim Coley
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jim Coley: 11,637
District 98
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Antonio Parkinson - Incumbent Parkinson was first elected to the chamber in 2011.
- Antonio Parkinson
- August 7 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Antonio Parkinson: 6,930
District 99
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 Republican primary:
- Ron Lollar - Incumbent Lollar was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Ron Lollar
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ron Lollar: 14,131
See also
External links
- Tennessee Secretary of State: Petitions filed
- Tennessee Secretary of State: August 7, 2014 Election Results
- Tennessee Secretary of State: Candidates for the November 4, 2014 General Election
- Tennessee Secretary of State, Official 2014 Election Results
Footnotes
