Tennessee House of Representatives District 23 | ||
Current incumbent | Mark Cochran |
Tennessee's twenty-third state house district is represented by Republican Representative Mark Cochran.
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.
Mark Cochran (R) defeated Brad Hartley (D) in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 23 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Mark Cochran (R) |
80.7
|
16,395 |
|
Brad Hartley (D) |
19.3
|
3,918 |
|
Total votes: 20,313 |
Brad Hartley advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 23 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Brad Hartley (D) |
100
|
1,452 |
|
Total votes: 1,452 |
Mark Cochran defeated Donald Winder III in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 23 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Mark Cochran (R) |
58.8
|
6,020 |
|
Donald Winder III (R) |
41.2
|
4,216 |
|
Total votes: 10,236 |
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 John W. Forgety defeated Daniel Housley in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 23 general election.Tennessee House of Representatives, District 23 General Election, 2016
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | John W. Forgety Incumbent | 85.70% | 19,998 | |
Independent | Daniel Housley | 14.30% | 3,337 | |
Total Votes | 23,335 | |||
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State |
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 23 Republican Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Republican | John W. Forgety 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 John W. Forgety was unopposed in the Republican primary. Forgety was unopposed in the general election.
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 John W. Forgety (R) defeated Peggy Hall Wall (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in the primary.
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 23, General Election, 2012
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | John Forgety Incumbent | 75.9% | 17,039 | |
Democratic | Peggy Hall Wall | 24.1% | 5,424 | |
Total Votes | 22,463 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives District 23 raised a total of $388,083. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $29,853 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Tennessee House of Representatives District 23
Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | $51,643 | 2 | $25,822 |
2014 | $47,150 | 1 | $47,150 |
2012 | $58,884 | 2 | $29,442 |
2010 | $25,811 | 1 | $25,811 |
2008 | $26,430 | 1 | $26,430 |
2006 | $101,915 | 2 | $50,958 |
2004 | $35,190 | 1 | $35,190 |
2002 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 |
2000 | $31,060 | 2 | $15,530 |
Total | $388,083 | 13 | $29,853 |