Tennessee House of Representatives District 76 | ||
Current incumbent | Andrew H. Holt |
Tennessee's seventy-sixth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Andrew H. Holt.
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 Andrew Holt (R) defeated Deane Arganbright (D) in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 76 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Andrew Holt (R) |
72.1
|
12,126 |
|
Deane Arganbright (D) |
27.9
|
4,691 |
|
Total votes: 16,817 |
Deane Arganbright advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 76 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Deane Arganbright (D) |
100
|
2,259 |
|
Total votes: 2,259 |
Incumbent Andrew Holt defeated Scott Fortner in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 76 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Andrew Holt (R) |
79.5
|
6,540 |
|
Scott Fortner (R) |
20.5
|
1,685 |
|
Total votes: 8,225 |
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 Andrew H. Holt defeated Angela Callis and Bennie Castleman in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 76 general election.Tennessee House of Representatives, District 76 General Election, 2016
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Andrew H. Holt Incumbent | 63.35% | 13,038 | |
Democratic | Angela Callis | 21.03% | 4,327 | |
Independent | Bennie Castleman | 15.62% | 3,215 | |
Total Votes | 20,580 | |||
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State |
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 76 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Democratic | Angela Callis (unopposed) |
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 76 Republican Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Republican | Andrew H. Holt 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. Joyce Washington was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Andy Holt was unopposed in the Republican primary. Holt defeated Washington in the general election.
Tennessee House of Representatives District 76, General Election, 2014
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Andy Holt Incumbent | 69.5% | 8,959 | |
Democratic | Joyce Washington | 30.5% | 3,933 | |
Total Votes | 12,892 |
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 Andrew H. Holt (R) defeated Mark L. Maddox (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 76, General Election, 2012
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Andy Holt Incumbent | 54.3% | 11,121 | |
Democratic | Mark Maddox | 45.7% | 9,356 | |
Total Votes | 20,477 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives District 76 raised a total of $841,416. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $52,589 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Tennessee House of Representatives District 76
Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | $152,002 | 3 | $50,667 |
2014 | $145,549 | 2 | $72,775 |
2012 | $243,307 | 2 | $121,654 |
2010 | $84,262 | 2 | $42,131 |
2008 | $31,761 | 1 | $31,761 |
2006 | $89,420 | 2 | $44,710 |
2004 | $14,175 | 1 | $14,175 |
2002 | $49,867 | 2 | $24,934 |
2000 | $31,073 | 1 | $31,073 |
Total | $841,416 | 16 | $52,589 |