Tennessee House of Representatives District 95 | ||
Current incumbent | Kevin Vaughan |
Tennessee's ninety-fifth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Kevin Vaughan.
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 Kevin Vaughan (R) defeated Sanjeev Memula (D) in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 95 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Kevin Vaughan (R) |
71.5
|
22,349 |
|
Sanjeev Memula (D) |
28.5
|
8,926 |
|
Total votes: 31,275 |
Sanjeev Memula advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 95 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Sanjeev Memula (D) |
100
|
3,065 |
|
Total votes: 3,065 |
Incumbent Kevin Vaughan advanced from the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 95 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Kevin Vaughan (R) |
100
|
11,019 |
|
Total votes: 11,019 |
A special election for the position of Tennessee House of Representatives District 95 was held on June 15, 2017. A primary election took place on April 27, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 16, 2017.
The seat was vacant following Mark Lovell's (R) resignation. Lovell resigned on February 14, 2017, amid accusations of sexual misconduct, but denied the claims against him.
Julie Byrd Ashworth ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Kevin Vaughan defeated Joseph Aaron Crone, Gail Williams Horner, Curtis D. Loynachan, Missy Marshall, Billy Patton, and Frank Uhlhorn in the Republican primary. Robert Schutt and Jim Tomasik ran as independent candidates. Vaughan defeated Ashworth, Schutt, and Tomasik in the June 15 general election.
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 95, Special Election, 2017
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Kevin Vaughan | 61.9% | 3,099 | |
Democratic | Julie Byrd Ashworth | 34.7% | 1,737 | |
Independent | Robert Schutt | 2.9% | 144 | |
Independent | Jim Tomasik | 0.5% | 25 | |
Total Votes | 5,005 |
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.
Mark Lovell ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 95 general election.Tennessee House of Representatives, District 95 General Election, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Republican | Mark Lovell (unopposed) | |
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State |
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 95 Republican Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Mark Lovell | 56.08% | 4,438 | |
Republican | Curry Todd Incumbent | 18.87% | 1,493 | |
Republican | Diane George | 14.52% | 1,149 | |
Republican | Dana Matheny | 10.53% | 833 | |
Total Votes | 7,913 |
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 Curry Todd was unopposed in the Republican 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 Curry Todd (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives District 95 raised a total of $646,640. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $43,109 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Tennessee House of Representatives District 95
Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | $149,203 | 4 | $37,301 |
2014 | $33,750 | 1 | $33,750 |
2012 | $60,427 | 1 | $60,427 |
2010 | $79,365 | 2 | $39,683 |
2008 | $55,093 | 1 | $55,093 |
2006 | $64,182 | 1 | $64,182 |
2004 | $84,175 | 2 | $42,088 |
2002 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 |
2000 | $105,445 | 2 | $52,723 |
Total | $646,640 | 15 | $43,109 |