Ethan White
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Ethan White
Ethan White was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 29 of the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
White's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Job growth
- Excerpt: "It’s crucial that we move Tennessee Hamilton County, and Chattanooga more into the 21st century, removing 20th century regulations that hold back entrepreneurs and businesses from innovating and creating jobs."
Taxes
- Excerpt: "Tennessee needs to continue to be a low-tax state. We have one of the lowest tax burdens in the nation, which is a driving factor to recruit and keep high wage jobs in Tennessee."
Education
- Excerpt: "Tennessee has some of the fastest improving schools in the nation. To continue this, we must ensure that our standards are among the highest in the country, equipping Tennessee students to aptly compete with students from any other state."
Life
- Excerpt: "I am 100% Pro-Life and will work to see that Tennessee continues to be a leader nationwide in protecting life."
2nd Amendment
- Excerpt: "In this day and age, Americans’ most basic rights are under constant attack. I will protect the right to bear arms at every turn."
Elections
2016
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 Mike Carter ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 29 general election.[2][3]
Incumbent Mike Carter defeated Ethan White in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 29 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 29 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Carter Incumbent |
84.47% | 3,628 | |
| Republican | Ethan White | 15.53% | 667 | |
| Total Votes | 4,295 |
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See also
- Tennessee House of Representatives
- Tennessee House of Representatives District 29
- Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Tennessee State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Ethan for Tennessee, "Issues," accessed July 7, 2016
- ↑ 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
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Cameron Sexton
Majority Leader:William Lamberth
Minority Leader:Karen Camper
Representatives
Republican Party (75)
Democratic Party (24)
