Tennessee House of Representatives District 80 | ||
Current incumbent | Johnny Shaw |
Tennessee's eightieth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Johnny Shaw.
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 | |
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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.
This district is one of 710 state legislative districts that intersects with one or more Pivot Counties. These 206 Pivot Counties voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012.
The 206 Pivot Counties are located in 34 states. Iowa, with 31, had the most such counties. The partisan makeup of state legislative districts intersecting with Pivot Counties is slightly more Republican than the overall partisan makeup of state legislatures throughout the country.
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 Johnny Shaw (D) won election in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 80 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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✔ |
|
Johnny Shaw (D) |
100
|
12,227 |
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Total votes: 12,227 |
Incumbent Johnny Shaw advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 80 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Johnny Shaw (D) |
100
|
5,046 |
|
Total votes: 5,046 |
No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
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 Johnny Shaw ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 80 general election.Tennessee House of Representatives, District 80 General Election, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Democratic | Johnny Shaw Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State |
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 80 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Johnny Shaw Incumbent | 71.64% | 2,845 | |
Democratic | Ernest Brooks II | 28.36% | 1,126 | |
Total Votes | 3,971 |
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 Johnny Shaw was unopposed in the Democratic primary and 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 Johnny Shaw (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives District 80 raised a total of $403,313. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $26,888 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Tennessee House of Representatives District 80
Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | $53,276 | 2 | $26,638 |
2014 | $29,975 | 1 | $29,975 |
2012 | $26,293 | 1 | $26,293 |
2010 | $103,353 | 2 | $51,677 |
2008 | $24,697 | 1 | $24,697 |
2006 | $56,739 | 2 | $28,370 |
2004 | $36,964 | 2 | $18,482 |
2002 | $26,200 | 1 | $26,200 |
2000 | $45,816 | 3 | $15,272 |
Total | $403,313 | 15 | $26,888 |