Dale Carr (politician)
Dale Carr (born August 4, 1954) is an American politician. He is a Republican who represents the 12th district in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Previously, he was an alderman in Sevierville.[2]
Dale Carr | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
| Assumed office 2012[1] | |
| Preceded by | Richard Montgomery |
| Alderman, Sevierville[2] | |
| In office 2008–2012[3] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 4, 1954[3] Sevierville, Tennessee, U.S.[3] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jo Ann[3] |
| Children | 1[3] |
| Residence | Sevierville, Tennessee[3] |
| Occupation | Realtor/Auctioneer[2] |
Political career
Carr was an alderman in Sevierville, TN[2] from 2008 to 2012.[3]
In 2012, he challenged incumbent Richard Montgomery in the Republican primary election to represent the 12th district in Tennessee's House of Representatives. He narrowly won the primary, with 50.6% of the vote, and was unopposed in the general election. He is now serving his fourth term in that seat, and is running for election to a fifth term in 2020.[1]
Carr currently sits on the following House committees:[2]
- Property & Planning Subcommittee (Chair)
- Transportation Committee
- Safety & Funding Subcommittee
- Naming, Designating, & Private Acts Committee
- Local Committee
On June 9, 2020, Carr voted as a member of the House Naming, Designating, & Private Acts Committee against removal of a bust honoring Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard Nathan Bedford Forrest from the Tennessee State Capitol building.[4]
In 2023, Carr supported a resolution to expel Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.[5]
Electoral record
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dale Carr | 3,535 | 50.6% | |
| Republican | Richard Montgomery | 3,455 | 49.4% | |
Carr was unopposed in the general election in 2012.[1]
2014
In 2014, Carr was unopposed in both the Republican primaries and the general elections.[1]
2016
In 2016, Carr was again unopposed in both the Republican primaries and the general elections.[1]
2018
In 2018, Carr was unopposed in the Republican primary.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dale Carr | 16,649 | 79.9% | |
| Democratic | Robert Williams | 4,195 | 20.1% | |
References
- "Dale Carr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- "Representative Dale Carr". capital.tn.gov. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- "Dale Carr's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- 'HJR0686 by Staples'
- Andone, Dakin; Young, Ryan; Simonson, Amy; Almasy, Steve. "Tennessee's Republican-led House expels 2 Democratic lawmakers over gun reform protest, fails in bid to oust a third". CNN. Retrieved 2023-04-07.