Dale Carr | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
Tennessee House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
| Assumed office 2012 [1] | |
| Preceded by | Richard Montgomery |
| Alderman, Sevierville [2] | |
| In office 2008–2012 [3] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 4, 1954
[3] Sevierville, Tennessee, U.S. [3] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jo Ann [3] |
| Children | 1 [3] |
| Residence | Sevierville, Tennessee [3] |
| Occupation | Realtor/Auctioneer [2] |
Dale Carr (born August 4, 1954) is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he represents the 12th district in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Previously, he was an alderman in Sevierville. [2]
Political career
Carr was an alderman in Sevierville, TN [2] from 2008 to 2012. [3]
In 2012, he challenged incumbent Richard Montgomery in the Republican primary election to represent the 12th district in Tennessee's House of Representatives. He narrowly won the primary, with 50.6% of the vote, and was unopposed in the general election. He is now serving his fourth term in that seat, and is running for election to a fifth term in 2020. [1]
Carr currently sits on the following House committees: [2]
- Property & Planning Subcommittee (Chair)
- Transportation Committee
- Safety & Funding Subcommittee
- Naming, Designating, & Private Acts Committee
- Local Committee
On June 9, 2020, Carr voted as a member of the House Naming, Designating, & Private Acts Committee against removal of a bust honoring Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard Nathan Bedford Forrest from the Tennessee State Capitol building. [4]
In 2023, Carr supported a resolution to expel Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented. [5]
Electoral record
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dale Carr | 3,535 | 50.6% | |
| Republican | Richard Montgomery | 3,455 | 49.4% | |
Carr was unopposed in the general election in 2012. [1]
2014
In 2014, Carr was unopposed in both the Republican primaries and the general elections. [1]
2016
In 2016, Carr was again unopposed in both the Republican primaries and the general elections. [1]
2018
In 2018, Carr was unopposed in the Republican primary. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dale Carr | 16,649 | 79.9% | |
| Democratic | Robert Williams | 4,195 | 20.1% | |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Dale Carr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Representative Dale Carr". capital.tn.gov. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Dale Carr's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ 'HJR0686 by Staples'
- ^ Andone, Dakin; Young, Ryan; Simonson, Amy; Almasy, Steve. "Tennessee's Republican-led House expels 2 Democratic lawmakers over gun reform protest, fails in bid to oust a third". CNN. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
Dale Carr | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
Tennessee House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
| Assumed office 2012 [1] | |
| Preceded by | Richard Montgomery |
| Alderman, Sevierville [2] | |
| In office 2008–2012 [3] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 4, 1954
[3] Sevierville, Tennessee, U.S. [3] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jo Ann [3] |
| Children | 1 [3] |
| Residence | Sevierville, Tennessee [3] |
| Occupation | Realtor/Auctioneer [2] |
Dale Carr (born August 4, 1954) is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he represents the 12th district in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Previously, he was an alderman in Sevierville. [2]
Political career
Carr was an alderman in Sevierville, TN [2] from 2008 to 2012. [3]
In 2012, he challenged incumbent Richard Montgomery in the Republican primary election to represent the 12th district in Tennessee's House of Representatives. He narrowly won the primary, with 50.6% of the vote, and was unopposed in the general election. He is now serving his fourth term in that seat, and is running for election to a fifth term in 2020. [1]
Carr currently sits on the following House committees: [2]
- Property & Planning Subcommittee (Chair)
- Transportation Committee
- Safety & Funding Subcommittee
- Naming, Designating, & Private Acts Committee
- Local Committee
On June 9, 2020, Carr voted as a member of the House Naming, Designating, & Private Acts Committee against removal of a bust honoring Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard Nathan Bedford Forrest from the Tennessee State Capitol building. [4]
In 2023, Carr supported a resolution to expel Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented. [5]
Electoral record
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dale Carr | 3,535 | 50.6% | |
| Republican | Richard Montgomery | 3,455 | 49.4% | |
Carr was unopposed in the general election in 2012. [1]
2014
In 2014, Carr was unopposed in both the Republican primaries and the general elections. [1]
2016
In 2016, Carr was again unopposed in both the Republican primaries and the general elections. [1]
2018
In 2018, Carr was unopposed in the Republican primary. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dale Carr | 16,649 | 79.9% | |
| Democratic | Robert Williams | 4,195 | 20.1% | |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Dale Carr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Representative Dale Carr". capital.tn.gov. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Dale Carr's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ 'HJR0686 by Staples'
- ^ Andone, Dakin; Young, Ryan; Simonson, Amy; Almasy, Steve. "Tennessee's Republican-led House expels 2 Democratic lawmakers over gun reform protest, fails in bid to oust a third". CNN. Retrieved 2023-04-07.