Ty Cobb
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- This article is about the former Tennessee state representative. For the former Nevada assemblyman, see Tyrus Cobb.
Ty Cobb (b. August 17, 1978) was a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing the 64th District.
Cobb joined the Tennessee State House of Representatives in 2009. He has served in that position since, representing the 64th District.
Cobb has worked as a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician for the Columbia Fire Department since 1999.
Cobb earned his Emergency Medical Technician License from Columbia State Community College in 2000. He went on to receive his Associate's Degree in Fire Science Technology from Volunteer State Community College in 2003. He then earned his B.A. in Professional Studies from the University of Memphis in 2005.
Committee assignments
- Subcommittee on State Government
- Subcommittee on Public Safety
Elections
2010
Cobb ran for re-election to the 64th District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[1]
He was defeated by Republican Sheila Butt in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Cobb won election to the 64th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating opponent Tom Dubois (R).[3]
Cobb raised $105,069 for his campaign while Dubois raised $168,316.[4]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 64 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ty Cobb (D)
|
14,166 | |||
| Tom Dubois (R) | 13,003 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Cobb is single.
External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Ty Cobb
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Tennessee Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Official Website
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 64 2009–2010 |
Succeeded by Sheila Butt |
