Tennessee House of Representatives District 5 | ||
Current incumbent | David Hawk |
Tennessee's fifth state house district is represented by Republican Representative David Hawk.
Tennessee state representatives represent an average of 64,102 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 57,468 residents.
Members of the Tennessee House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Tennessee legislators assume office the 15th of January following the election.
To be eligible to serve in the Tennessee House of Representatives, a candidate must be:
State legislators | |
---|---|
Salary | Per diem |
$22,667/year | $229/day |
In Tennessee, there are two ways a vacancy can be filled in the house. When twelve months or more remain in a unfilled term, a special election must be held within the allowable time frame set by law. If less than twelve months remain in the term, the current members of the house must vote on a replacement.
Elections for the office of Tennessee House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 6, 2020. The filing deadline is April 2, 2020.
Incumbent David Hawk (R) defeated Park Overall (D) in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
David Hawk (R) |
80.6
|
14,176 |
|
Park Overall (D) |
19.4
|
3,405 |
|
Total votes: 17,581 |
Park Overall advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 5 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Park Overall (D) |
100
|
1,226 |
|
Total votes: 1,226 |
Incumbent David Hawk advanced from the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 5 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
David Hawk (R) |
100
|
8,001 |
|
Total votes: 8,001 |
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 David Hawk ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 5 general election.Tennessee House of Representatives, District 5 General Election, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Republican | David Hawk Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State |
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 5 Republican Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Republican | David Hawk Incumbent (unopposed) |
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 David Hawk defeated Ted Hensley in the Republican primary. Kermit Steck ran as an Independent. Hawk defeated Steck in the general election.
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, General Election, 2014
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | David B. Hawk Incumbent | 75% | 8,396 | |
Independent | Kermit E. Steck | 25% | 2,798 | |
Total Votes | 11,194 |
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 5 Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
---|---|---|
David Hawk Incumbent | 60.1% | 5,935 |
Ted Hensley | 39.9% | 3,936 |
Total Votes | 9,871 |
Elections for the office of Tennessee House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 2, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 5, 2011. Incumbent David Hawk (R) defeated Eddie Yokley (D) in the general election and defeated Ted Hensley, Bradley Mercer and Duncan Cave. Yokley was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 5, General Election, 2012
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | David Hawk Incumbent | 58.2% | 11,566 | |
Democratic | Eddie Hokley | 41.8% | 8,292 | |
Total Votes | 19,858 |
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 5 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
---|---|---|
David Hawk | 39.8% | 3,093 |
Ted Hensley | 34.8% | 2,707 |
Bradley Mercer | 16.9% | 1,312 |
Duncan Cave | 8.6% | 665 |
Total Votes | 7,777 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives District 5 raised a total of $638,856. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $33,624 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Tennessee House of Representatives District 5
Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | $55,350 | 1 | $55,350 |
2014 | $111,680 | 3 | $37,227 |
2012 | $234,104 | 5 | $46,821 |
2010 | $26,040 | 1 | $26,040 |
2008 | $43,722 | 2 | $21,861 |
2006 | $22,855 | 1 | $22,855 |
2004 | $54,012 | 2 | $27,006 |
2002 | $36,388 | 2 | $18,194 |
2000 | $54,705 | 2 | $27,353 |
Total | $638,856 | 19 | $33,624 |