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The 2010 Tennessee House of Representatives election was held on November 2, 2010, to elect 99 seats for the Tennessee House of Representatives. The elections coincided with the Governor, U.S. House, and State Senate elections. The primary elections were held on August 5, 2010. [2]
Republicans gained 14 seats, expanding their House majority. [3] [4]
Party | Votes | Seats | |||||
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No. | % | No. | +/– | ||||
Republican | 899,014 | 63.64% | 64 | ![]() | |||
Democratic | 492,314 | 34.78% | 34 | ![]() | |||
Independent | 22,235 | 1.57% | 1 | ![]() | |||
Total | 100.00% | 99 | ![]() | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jon Lundberg (incumbent) | 5,094 | 100% | |
Total votes | 5,094 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jon Lundberg (incumbent) | 10,115 | 100% | |
Total votes | 10,115 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Tony Shipley (incumbent) | 5,528 | 100% | |
Total votes | 5,528 | 100% |
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