Tennessee House of Representatives District 96 | ||
Current incumbent | Dwayne Thompson |
Tennessee's ninety-sixth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Dwayne Thompson.
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 Dwayne Thompson (D) defeated Scott McCormick (R) in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 96 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Dwayne Thompson (D) |
57.4
|
14,829 |
|
Scott McCormick (R) |
42.6
|
11,007 |
|
Total votes: 25,836 |
Incumbent Dwayne Thompson advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 96 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Dwayne Thompson (D) |
100
|
6,075 |
|
Total votes: 6,075 |
Scott McCormick defeated Patricia Possel in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 96 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Scott McCormick (R) |
61.6
|
3,973 |
|
Patricia Possel (R) |
38.4
|
2,474 |
|
Total votes: 6,447 |
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.
Dwayne Thompson defeated incumbent Stephen McManus in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 96 general election.Tennessee House of Representatives, District 96 General Election, 2016
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Dwayne Thompson | 50.65% | 14,150 | |
Republican | Stephen McManus Incumbent | 49.35% | 13,785 | |
Total Votes | 27,935 | |||
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State |
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 96 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Dwayne Thompson | 60.08% | 1,481 | |
Democratic | Earl LeFlore | 39.92% | 984 | |
Total Votes | 2,465 |
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 96 Republican Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Stephen McManus Incumbent | 75.58% | 2,718 | |
Republican | Price Harris | 24.42% | 878 | |
Total Votes | 3,596 |
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. Hilman Thompson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Steve McManus was unopposed in the Republican primary. McManus defeated Thompson in the general election.
Tennessee House of Representatives District 96, General Election, 2014
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Steve McManus Incumbent | 62% | 9,990 | |
Democratic | Dwayne Thompson | 38% | 6,123 | |
Total Votes | 16,113 |
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 Stephen McManus (R) was unopposed in the general election and defeated Jim Harrell in the Republican primary.
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 96 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
---|---|---|
Steve McManus Incumbent | 79.5% | 4,542 |
Jim Harrell | 20.5% | 1,172 |
Total Votes | 5,714 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives District 96 raised a total of $771,096. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $45,359 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Tennessee House of Representatives District 96
Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | $179,654 | 4 | $44,914 |
2014 | $125,987 | 2 | $62,994 |
2012 | $136,951 | 2 | $68,476 |
2010 | $25,585 | 1 | $25,585 |
2008 | $17,600 | 1 | $17,600 |
2006 | $22,156 | 2 | $11,078 |
2004 | $59,450 | 1 | $59,450 |
2002 | $17,125 | 1 | $17,125 |
2000 | $186,588 | 3 | $62,196 |
Total | $771,096 | 17 | $45,359 |