Zach Wamp

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Wamp speaking during his campaign, at the 2010 Tennessee Governor's Luncheon

On January 5, 2009, Wamp announced that he would run for Governor of Tennessee in the Republican primaries. [13] In the primary, he placed second with 29% of the vote.

On July 23, 2010, Hotline OnCall published statements made by Wamp in an interview, in which he said that the health care reforms proposed during the Obama administration had placed state governments in "an untenable position". Wamp also suggested the possibility of secession arising from opposition to the federal government, stating "I hope that the American people will go to the ballot box in 2010 and 2012 so that states are not forced to consider separation from this government", as well as expressing support for Texas Governor Rick Perry's similar statements regarding secession. [14] Wamp's statements drew national attention, prompting Wamp to state that his remarks were misinterpreted, and that he did not support secession. [15] Opponent Ron Ramsey labeled the remarks Wamp's "over-the-top temperament and overheated, sometimes crazy rhetoric". [16]

Wamp was unsuccessful in his bid to be the Republican candidate for Tennessee's Governor, losing to Bill Haslam in the August 5, 2010 open primary. [17]

After Congress

After leaving office, he became involved in political reform efforts, including joining nine other former members of Congress to co-author a 2021 opinion editorial advocating reforms of Congress. [18]

Electoral history

Zach Wamp
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Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives
from Tennessee's 3rd district
In office
January 3, 1995 –January 3, 2011
Tennessee's 3rd congressional district : Results 1992–2006 [19]
YearDemocraticVotesPctRepublicanVotesPct3rd PartyPartyVotesPct3rd PartyPartyVotesPct
1992 Marilyn Lloyd 105,69349%Zach Wamp102,76347%Carol Hagan Independent 4,4332%Pete Melcher Independent 2,0481%*
1994 Randy Button73,83946%Zach Wamp84,58352%Thomas Morrell Independent 1,9291%Richard M. Sims Independent 1,4981%*
1996 Charles N. Jolly85,71443%Zach Wamp113,40856%William A. Cole Independent 1,002<1%Walt Ward Independent 718<1%*
1998 James M. Lewis37,14433%Zach Wamp75,10066%Richard M. Sims Independent 1,4681%*
2000 William Callaway75,78535%Zach Wamp139,84064%Trudy Austin Libertarian 3,2351%*
2002 John Wolfe 58,82434%Zach Wamp112,25465%William Bolen Independent 1,7431%Timothy A. Sevier Independent 9471%*
2004 John Wolfe 84,29533%Zach Wamp166,15465%June Griffin Independent 3,0181%Doug Vandagriff Independent 1,6961%*
2006 Brent Benedict68,32434%Zach Wamp130,79166%*
2008 Doug Vandagriff73,03027%Zach Wamp184,78769%Jean Howard-Hill Independent 4,8462%Ed Choate Independent 3,7491%*
*Write-in and minor candidate notes: In 1992, Marjorie M. Martin received 1,593 votes (1%) and write-ins received 3 votes. In 1994, write-ins received 4 votes. In 1996, Thomas Ed Morrell received 304 votes; Richard M. "Dick" Sims received 294 votes; and write-ins received 4 votes. In 1998, write-ins received 74 votes. In 2000, write-ins received 80 votes. In 2002, write-ins received 153 votes. In 2004, Jean Howard-Hill received 1,473 votes (1%).

Personal life

Zach and his wife, Kim, have two children and five grandchildren. His son Weston currently serves as the mayor of Hamilton County, Tennessee. His daughter Coty Wamp currently serves as the District Attorney General. [20]

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References

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  2. ↑ Humphrey, Tom (July 11, 2010). "On the Campaign Trail With Zach Wamp". Humphrey on the Hill. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  3. ↑ Stone, Andrea (April 12, 2006). "Term-limit pledges get left behind". USA Today. Retrieved July 29, 2010.
  4. ↑ Wang, Herman (September 21, 2006). "Benedict criticizes Wamp for violating term limit pledge". Chattanooga Times Free Press . Retrieved July 29, 2010.
  5. ↑ Wolf, Richard (April 1, 2008). "Republicans of '94 revolution reflect on '06". USA Today.
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  11. ↑ "Wamp Receives ACU Conservative Honor". The Chattanoogan . May 7, 2010.
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  17. ↑ Cliff Hightower and Andy Sher (August 6, 2010). "It's Haslam vs. McWherter". Chattanooga Times Free Press .
  18. ↑ "We Know Congress Needs Reform". West Virginia Gazette. August 13, 2021.
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