Tennessee House of Representatives District 43 | ||
Current incumbent | Paul Sherrell |
Tennessee's forty-third state house district is represented by Republican Representative Paul Sherrell.
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 Paul Sherrell (R) defeated Les Trotman (D) in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 43 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Paul Sherrell (R) |
71.6
|
13,009 |
|
Les Trotman (D) |
28.4
|
5,159 |
|
Total votes: 18,168 |
Les Trotman advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 43 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Les Trotman (D) |
100
|
3,275 |
|
Total votes: 3,275 |
Incumbent Paul Sherrell defeated Jerry Lowery in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 43 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Paul Sherrell (R) |
64.6
|
6,041 |
|
Jerry Lowery (R) |
35.4
|
3,311 |
|
Total votes: 9,352 |
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.
Paul Sherrell defeated incumbent Kevin Dunlap in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 43 general election.Tennessee House of Representatives, District 43 General Election, 2016
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Paul Sherrell | 53.38% | 11,692 | |
Democratic | Kevin Dunlap Incumbent | 46.62% | 10,213 | |
Total Votes | 21,905 | |||
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State |
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 43 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Democratic | Kevin Dunlap Incumbent (unopposed) |
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 43 Republican Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Paul Sherrell | 45.16% | 1,875 | |
Republican | Bob Robinson | 43.64% | 1,812 | |
Republican | Sam Elder | 11.20% | 465 | |
Total Votes | 4,152 |
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. Kevin Dunlap defeated Kristopher Gore and James Thomas Jacobs in the Democratic primary. Robert F. Dunham was unopposed in the Republican primary. Edward Buck ran as an independent candidate. Dunlap defeated Dunham and Buck in the general election.
Tennessee House of Representatives District 43, General Election, 2014
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Kevin Dunlap | 48.7% | 6,561 | |
Republican | Robert F. Dunham | 48.3% | 6,507 | |
Independent | Edward Leon Buck | 3% | 409 | |
Total Votes | 13,477 |
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 43 Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
---|---|---|
Kevin Dunlap | 67.6% | 3,579 |
Kristopher Gore | 17.1% | 907 |
James Thomas Jacobs | 15.3% | 808 |
Total Votes | 5,294 |
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 Charles Curtiss (D) defeated Robert F. Dunham (R) in the general election and was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Dunham defeated Derrick Waggoner in the Republican primary.
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 43, General Election, 2012
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Charles Curtiss Incumbent | 51.7% | 10,622 | |
Republican | Robert Dunham | 48.3% | 9,941 | |
Total Votes | 20,563 |
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 43 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
---|---|---|
Robert Dunham | 65.9% | 1,818 |
Derrick Waggoner | 34.1% | 940 |
Total Votes | 2,758 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives District 43 raised a total of $712,550. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $39,586 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Tennessee House of Representatives District 43
Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | $131,069 | 4 | $32,767 |
2014 | $151,694 | 5 | $30,339 |
2012 | $135,795 | 3 | $45,265 |
2010 | $62,533 | 1 | $62,533 |
2008 | $76,889 | 1 | $76,889 |
2006 | $44,350 | 1 | $44,350 |
2004 | $33,680 | 1 | $33,680 |
2002 | $26,150 | 1 | $26,150 |
2000 | $50,390 | 1 | $50,390 |
Total | $712,550 | 18 | $39,586 |