Tennessee House Of Representatives District 51
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| Census Topic | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 75,325 |
| Gender |
50.4% Male 49.6% Female |
| Race |
61.3% White 22.2% Black 1.7% Asian 0.5% Native American 0% Pacific Islander |
| Ethnicity | 12.1% Hispanic |
| Median household income | $58,888 |
| High school graduation rate | 88.8% |
| College graduation rate | 41.5% |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 is represented by Bill Beck (D).
As of the 2020 Census, Tennessee state representatives represented an average of 69,806 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 64,102 residents.
About the chamber[edit]
Members of the Tennessee House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Tennessee legislators assume office on the day they are elected in the general election.[1]
Qualifications[edit]
To be eligible to serve in the Tennessee House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[2]
- A U.S. citizen
- 21 years old before the general election
- A three-year resident of Tennessee before the general election
- A county resident for 1 year prior to the general election
- A qualified voter
- The following situations would eliminate a candidate from qualifying for office:
- Those who have been convicted of offering or giving a bribe, or of larceny, or any other offense declared infamous by law, unless restored to citizenship in the mode pointed out by law;
- Those against whom there is a judgment unpaid for any moneys received by them, in any official capacity, due to the United States, to this state, or any county thereof;
- Those who are defaulters to the treasury at the time of the election, and the election of any such person shall be void;
- Soldiers, seamen, marines, or airmen in the regular army or navy or air force of the United States; and
- Members of congress, and persons holding any office of profit or trust under any foreign power, other state of the union, or under the United States.
Salaries[edit]
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $24,316/year | For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $61/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the capitol: $295/day. Tied to federal rate. Unvouchered. |
Vacancies[edit]
If there is a vacancy in the Tennessee General Assembly, there are two ways a vacancy can be filled. When twelve months or more remain in an unfilled term, a special election must be held within the allowable time frame set by law. If less than twelve months remain in a term, members of the legislative body in the county that the vacancy occurred must vote on a replacement.[3]
See sources: Tennessee Const. Art. 2, Sec. 15
District map[edit]
The map below shows this district's current boundaries, not those enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle.
Redistricting[edit]
2020-2022[edit]
The Davidson County Chancery Court blocked the General Assembly's Senate redistricting map on April 6, 2022. The Tennessee Supreme Court reversed the lower court's ruling blocking the state Senate map on April 13. Gov. Lee had signed the new legislative districts into law on February 6.[4] On January 18, 2022, the Senate Judiciary Committee recommended state legislative proposals for consideration by the full Senate in a 7-2 vote along party lines, with all Republicans supporting the proposals and all Democrats opposing them.[5] The Senate approved proposals for congressional and Senate maps in a 26-5 party-line vote on January 20, 2022.[6] On January 26, 2022, the Tennessee Senate approved the state House plan.[7] These maps take effect for Tennessee's 2022 legislative elections.
On December 14, 2021, the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Redistricting released five state Senate plans and four congressional plans submitted by the public.[8] The Tennessee House Select Committee on Redistricting voted to approve a proposal for House districts, HB 1035, on December 17, 2021.[9] The ad-hoc Senate committee released a state Senate plan on January 13.[10]
How does redistricting in Tennessee work? In Tennessee, both congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the state legislature. These lines are subject to veto by the governor.[11]
The Tennessee Constitution requires that state Senate districts "preserve counties whole where possible." State statutes mandate that no more than 30 counties may be split across districts. Furthermore, state law requires that state legislative districts be contiguous. There are no such requirements in place for congressional districts.[11]
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51
before 2020 redistricting cycle
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Tennessee House of Representatives District 51
after 2020 redistricting cycle
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Elections[edit]
2022[edit]
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent Bill Beck is running in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 on November 8, 2022.
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Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent Bill Beck advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 on August 4, 2022.
Candidate |
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Votes |
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Bill Beck |
100.0
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5,558 |
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Total votes: 5,558 | |||
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2020[edit]
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent Bill Beck won election in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate |
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Votes |
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Bill Beck (D) |
100.0
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27,212 |
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Total votes: 27,212 | |||
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Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent Bill Beck advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 on August 6, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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Bill Beck |
100.0
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9,910 |
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Total votes: 9,910 | |||
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2018[edit]
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent Bill Beck defeated Randell Stroud in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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Bill Beck (D) |
82.0
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19,509 |
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Randell Stroud (Independent)
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18.0
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4,278 | |
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Total votes: 23,787 | |||
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Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent Bill Beck defeated Trey Palmedo in the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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Bill Beck |
72.8
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5,478 |
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Trey Palmedo
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27.2
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2,042 | |
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Total votes: 7,520 | |||
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2016[edit]
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.
Incumbent Bill Beck ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 general election.[12][13]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 51 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Bill Beck Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Tennessee Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Bill Beck ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 Democratic primary.[14][15]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 51 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Bill Beck Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014[edit]
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. Bill Beck defeated Stephen Fotopulos and Jennifer Buck Wallace in the Democratic primary. Brian Mason defeated Joshua Rawlings in the Republican primary. Beck defeated Mason in the general election.[16][17]
| Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, General Election, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Bill Beck |
71.8% | 9,188 | |
| Republican | Brian L. Mason | 28.2% | 3,601 | |
| Total Votes | 12,789 | |||
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 51 Democratic Primary, 2014 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Bill Beck |
41.1% | 1,906 |
| Jennifer Buck Wallace | 34.6% | 1,601 |
| Stephen Fotopulos | 24.3% | 1,125 |
| Total Votes | 4,632 | |
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 51 Republican Primary, 2014 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Brian Mason |
58.4% | 909 |
| Joshua Rawlings | 41.6% | 648 |
| Total Votes | 1,557 | |
2012[edit]
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 Michael Turner (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.[18][19]
Campaign contributions[edit]
From 2000 to 2018, candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 raised a total of $1,112,014. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $61,779 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2018 | $107,882 | 2 | $53,941 |
| 2016 | $41,249 | 1 | $41,249 |
| 2014 | $325,575 | 5 | $65,115 |
| 2012 | $88,234 | 1 | $88,234 |
| 2010 | $234,505 | 2 | $117,253 |
| 2008 | $67,810 | 1 | $67,810 |
| 2006 | $31,500 | 1 | $31,500 |
| 2004 | $65,973 | 1 | $65,973 |
| 2002 | $23,715 | 1 | $23,715 |
| 2000 | $125,571 | 3 | $41,857 |
| Total | $1,112,014 | 18 | $61,779 |
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Tennessee Constitution, "Article II, Section 3," accessed November 1, 2021
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "Qualifications for elected offices in Tennessee," accessed February 16, 2021
- ↑ Tennessee Legislature, "Tennessee Constitution," accessed May 22, 2014 (Article II, Section 15)
- ↑ The Tennessean, "Gov. Bill Lee signs redistricting bills dividing Davidson County into three congressional districts," February 7, 2022
- ↑ Washington Examiner, "Tennessee redistricting maps sent to full Senate for vote," January 19, 2022
- ↑ The Tennessean, "Tennessee senators approve new congressional, Senate districts; House to vote Monday," January 20, 2022
- ↑ The Tennessean, "Senate clears final redistricting map, Memphis and Knoxville House Democrats drawn together," January 26, 2022
- ↑ The Tennessean, "Senate redistricting panel hears public proposals without releasing committee draft," December 14, 2021
- ↑ Williamson Herald, "Tennessee House panel adopts new redistricting plan," December 20, 2021
- ↑ Axios, "Subdued Tennessee Senate redistricting maps released," January 14, 2022
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 All About Redistricting, "Tennessee," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ The New York Times, "Election 2016," accessed November 11, 2016
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2016 general election results - Tennessee House of Representatives," accessed January 19, 2017
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "Candidate Petitions Filed as of April 8, 2016 Noon Qualifying Deadline," accessed April 11, 2016
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "August 4, 2016 Unofficial Election Results," accessed August 4, 2016
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "August 7, 2014 Election Results," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "Petitions Filed for State Senate and State House of Representatives," accessed April 5, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "Official primary results," accessed October 24, 2013
- ↑ "Tennessee Secretary of State - Official general election results," accessed October 24, 2013
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