MADISON COUNTY, Tenn — On Tuesday voters in Madison County re-elected incumbent Republicans, Lamar Alexander, Stephen Fincher, Jimmy Eldridge, and elected Republican nominee Ed Jackson to office. State Representative Johnny Shaw was the lone Democrat that represents Madison County to be re-elected. He did not face a challenger.
Congressman Stephen Fincher Press Release
There were four Constitutional Amendments on the ballot, voters said yes to all four.
Voters approved the sale of wine in grocery stores. That change won’t take effect until 2016.
The results of all the local races are unofficial until certified by the local election commission.
In Washington GOP leaders say failed past legislation will be likely be revived
WASHINGTON (AP) – When the new Republican-controlled House and Senate begin work in January, leaders say there will be votes on some legislation that never came to a vote in the Democratic-led Senate.
Houses Speaker John Boehner (BAY’-nur) says that will include what he calls “common-sense jobs and energy bills” that he says passed the House with bipartisan support.
Legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada is likely to be among the issues debated.
Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says, “The message from voters is clear. They want us to work together.”
The shift in control of the Senate could bring additional pressure on Democrats to accept sweeping changes to Obama’s health care law. It could also affect Obama’s ability to win confirmation for lifetime judicial appointments, including any Supreme Court vacancies.
Republicans swept to control of the Senate and tightened their grip on the House in the midterm elections.
STATE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 2014
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Bill Haslam – (14,561) Republican Party Nominee |
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Charles V. “Charlie” Brown – (6639) Democratic Party Nominee |
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Shaun Crowell – (0000) Constitution Party Nominee |
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Isa Infante – (0000) Green Party Nominee |
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Steven Damon Coburn – (0000) Independent Candidate |
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John Jay Hooker – (0000) Independent Candidate |
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Daniel T. Lewis – (0000) Independent Candidate |
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Write-in – (0000) ______________________
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT # 1 Shall Article I, of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by adding the following language as a new, appropriately designated section: Nothing in this Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion or requires the funding of an abortion. The people retain the right through their elected state representatives and state senators to enact, amend, or repeal statutes regarding abortion, including, but not limited to, circumstances of pregnancy resulting from rape or incest or when necessary to save the life of the mother. |
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Yes – (14,505) |
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No – (8647) |
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT # 2 Shall Article VI, Section 3 of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by deleting the first and second sentences and by substituting instead the following: Judges of the Supreme Court or any intermediate appellate court shall be appointed for a full term or to fill a vacancy by and at the discretion of the governor; shall be confirmed by the Legislature; and thereafter, shall be elected in a retention election by the qualified voters of the state. Confirmation by default occurs if the Legislature fails to reject an appointee within sixty calendar days of either the date of appointment, if made during the annual legislative session, or the convening date of the next annual legislative session, if made out of session. The Legislature is authorized to prescribe such provisions as may be necessary to carry out Sections two and three of this article. |
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Yes – (12,463) |
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No– (10,037) |
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #3 Shall Article II, Section 28 of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the final substantive paragraph within the section: Notwithstanding the authority to tax privileges or any other authority set forth in this Constitution, the Legislature shall not levy, authorize or otherwise permit any state or local tax upon payroll or earned personal income or any state or local tax measured by payroll or earned personal income; however, nothing contained herein shall be construed as prohibiting any tax in effect on January 1, 2011, or adjustment of the rate of such tax. |
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Yes – (14,347) |
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No – (7425) |
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #4 Shall Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by deleting the following language: All other forms of lottery not authorized herein are expressly prohibited unless authorized by a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house of the general assembly for an annual event operated for the benefit of a 501(c)(3) organization located in this state, as defined by the 2000 United States Tax Code or as may be amended from time to time and by substituting instead the following language: All other forms of lottery not authorized herein are expressly prohibited unless authorized by a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house of the general assembly for an annual event operated for the benefit of a 501(c)(3) or a 501(c)(19) organization, as defined by the 2000 United States Tax Code, located in this state. |
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Yes – (14,553) |
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No – (6616)
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UNITED STATES SENATE |
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Lamar Alexander – (13,375) Republican Party Nominee |
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Gordon Ball – (7870) Democratic Party Nominee |
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Joe Wilmoth – (1053) Constitution Party Nominee |
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Martin Pleasant – (0000) Green Party Nominee |
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Tom Emerson, Jr. – (0000) Independent Candidate |
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Edmund Gauthier – (0000) Independent Candidate |
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Joshua James – (0000) Independent Candidate |
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Danny Page – (0000) Independent Candidate |
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Bartholomew J. Phillips – (0000) Independent Candidate |
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C. Salekin – (0000) Independent Candidate |
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Eric Schechter – (0000) Independent Candidate |
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Rick Tyler – (0000) Independent Candidate |
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Write-in – (0000) ____________________ |
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UNITED STATES HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES 8TH Congressional District |
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Stephen Lee Fincher – (13,900) Republican Party Nominee |
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Wes Bradley – (7658) Democratic Party Nominee |
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Mark Rawles – (898) Constitution Party Nominee |
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James Hart – (389) Independent Candidate |
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Write-in – (0000) ______________________ |
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TENNESSEE SENATE 27TH Senatorial District |
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Ed Jackson – (13,592) Republican Party Nominee |
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Randy Lamb – (8387) Democratic Party Nominee |
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Tim York – (669) Constitution Party Nominee |
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James A. Baxter – (527) Independent Candidate |
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Write-in – (0000) ____________________ |
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TENNESSEE HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES 73rd Representative District |
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Jimmy Eldridge – (13,114) Republican Party Nominee |
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Shelia L Godwin – (3920) Democratic Party Nominee |
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Write-in – (0000) _____________________ |
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TENNESSEE HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES 80th Representative District |
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Johnny W. Shaw – (0000) Democratic Party |
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Write-in – (0000) _____________________ |
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CITY of JACKSON WINE at RETAIL FOOD STORES REFERENDUM |
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(9212)For legal sale of wine at retail food stores in the City of Jackson |
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(5136)Against legal sale of wine at retail food stores in the City of Jackson |
