Eric Watson
Eric Watson (b. September 14, 1973) is a former Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 22. He was first elected to the chamber during a special election in January 2006. He was replaced by Dan Howell.[1]
On October 5, 2013, Watson announced his intention to run for Bradley County Sheriff in the next election and that he would not run for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2014.[2] He resigned his seat in mid-2014, after being elected as the Bradley County Sheriff.[3]
Biography
Watson is a graduate of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy. He received his bachelor's degree in Christian Education from Andersonville Seminary. Watson's professional experience includes working in law enforcement positions including detective, officer, captain and deputy sheriff.[4]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Watson served on the following committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Calendar and Rules |
| • Criminal Justice, Chair |
| • State Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Watson served on these committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Calendar and Rules |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • State & Local Government |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Watson served on these committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • State & Local Government |
Elections
2012
Watson won re-election in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 22. Watson defeated David L. Kimbro in the August 2 primary election and defeated Jonathan Gladden (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Eric Watson Incumbent |
77.8% | 17,290 | |
| Democratic | Jonathan Gladden | 22.2% | 4,944 | |
| Total Votes | 22,234 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Eric Watson Incumbent |
86.5% | 6,309 |
| David Kimbro | 13.5% | 981 |
| Total Votes | 7,290 | |
2010
Watson was re-elected to the 22nd District seat in 2010. He faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010. Watson was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[7][8]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 22 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Eric Watson (R)
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11,714 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Watson won re-election to the 22nd District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives.[9]
Watson raised $36,326 for his campaign.[10]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 22 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Eric Watson (R)
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18,538 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the 108th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 14 to April 18.
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2013
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In 2013, the 108th Tennessee General Assembly, first year, was in session from January 8 to April 19.
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2012
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2011
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In 2011, the 107th Tennessee General Assembly, first year, was in session from January 11 to May 21.
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Personal
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Watson is married.[11]
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See also
- Tennessee State Legislature
- Tennessee House of Representatives
- Tennessee House of Representatives Committees
- Tennessee Joint Committees
- Tennessee state legislative districts
External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Eric Watson (Archived)
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
- Tennessee Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Official Website
Footnotes
- ↑ Tennessee General Assembly, "Rep. Dan Howell," last accessed October 20, 2014
- ↑ Associated Press, "State Rep. Eric Watson won't seek re-election, will run for Bradley County sheriff," October 5, 2013
- ↑ Knoxville News Sentinel, "Dan Howell sworn in to District 22 seat," September 9, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Eric Watson's Biography," accessed November 17, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2012 List of Candidates," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State, "2012 Election Results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Election Official Results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2010 Tennessee General election results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2008 Tennessee General election results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed April 18, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 22 2006–2014 |
Succeeded by Dan Howell (R) |
