Tennessee U.S. House election, 2006
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This article discusses the 2006 election for U.S. House in Tennessee. The last update was August 7, 2006, including the results of the primary election from the Secretary of State's office. Note that the introduction of electronic voting machines has led to a delayed count, and conflicting reports. Although other political websites and local papers may have different results, dKosopedia is following the Secretary of State.
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TN-01
- William L. "Bill" Jenkins (R) is the incumbent. He is retiring this year. Open seat.
- Rick Trent (D) (cw) - Morristown City Councilman.
- David Davis (R) (cw) - State Senator.
- General election results:
David Davis (R) 108,228 61% Rick Trent (D) 65,458 37% Other 3,403 2%
- Unsuccessful Democratic Candidates:
- Joel Goodman (D) (cw)
- Richard Alan Howell (D)
- Dennis Whaley (D)
- Unsuccessful Republican Candidates:
- Richard Venable (R) (cw)- Sullivan County Executive
- Peggy Parker Barnett (R) (cw)
- Colquitt Brackett (R)
- Bill Breeding Jr. (R)
- Vance Cheek Jr. (R) - State Claims Commissioner
- Claude Cox (R)
- John Grose (R)
- Douglas Heinsohn (R)
- Phil Roe (R) - Johnson City Commissioner
- Dan Smith (R)
- Larry Waters (R) - Sevier County Mayor.
- Green
- Bob Smith (Green) (cw)
- Independent
- Michael Peavler (I)
- James Reeves (I) (cw)
- Mahmood "Michael" Sabri (I)
TN-02
- John J. Duncan (R) Incumbent. (hw)
- John Greene (D)
- General election results:
John Duncan (R) 155,074 78% John Greene (D) 44,440 22%
- Unsuccessful Primary Candidates:
- Ralph McGill (R)
- Robert Scott (D)
TN-03
- Zach Wamp (R) Incumbent. (hw) (cw)
- Brent Benedict (D) (cw)
- General election results:
Zach Wamp (R) 130,770 66% Brent Benedict (D) 68,305 34%
- Unsuccessful Primary Candidates:
- Terry Stulce (D) (cw)
- June Griffin (R)
- Charles Howard (R)
- Doug Vandagriff (R)
TN-04
- Lincoln Davis (D) Incumbent. (hw) (cw)
- Kenneth Martin (R) (cw)
- General election results:
Lincoln Davis (D) 123,418 66% Ken Martin (R) 62,386 34%
- Unsuccessful Primary Candidates:
- Norma Cartwright (D)
- Harvey Howard (D)
- Alan Pedigo (R) (cw)
- Don Strong (R)
TN-05
- Jim Cooper (D) Incumbent. (hw)
Jason Pullias (D)- Tom Kovach (R) (cw)
- Scott Knapp (I)
- Virginia Welsch (I)
- General election results:
Jim Cooper (D) 121,892 69% Thomas Kovach (R) 49,366 28% Other 5,465 3%
TN-06
- Bart Gordon (D) Incumbent. (hw)
J. Patrick Lyons (D)- David R. Davis (R)
- Robert Garrison (I)
- Norman Saliba (I)
- General election results:
Bart Gordon (D) 130,268 67% David R. Davis (R) 60,856 31% Other 2,948 2%
TN-07
- Marsha Blackburn (R) Incumbent. (hw) (cw)
Randy Morris (D)- Bill Morrison (D) (cw)
- Katey Culver (Green)
- Gayl Pratt (I)
- William Smith (I)
- James "Mickey" White (I)
- General election results:
Marsha Blackburn (R) 152,291 66% Bill Morrison (D) 73,380 32% Other 4,933 2%
TN-08
- John Tanner (D) Incumbent. (hw)
- John Farmer (R) (cw)
James Hart (R) (cw)Rory Bricco (R) (cw)- General election results:
John Tanner (D) 129,597 73% John Farmer (R) 47,482 27%
TN-09
- Harold Ford, Jr. (D) Incumbent. Candidate for US Senate in 2006. Open Seat.
- Steve Cohen (D) (cw) - State Senator.
- Mark White (R) (cw)
- Jake Ford (I)
- General election results:
Steve Cohen (D) 103,267 60% Jake Ford (I) 38,221 22% Mark White (R) 30,978 18%
- Unsuccessful Primary Candidates:
- Unsucessful Republican Candidates:
- Independent