| Dale Carr | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Montgomery |
| Alderman, Sevierville | |
| In office 2008–2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1954-08-04) August 4, 1954 (age 70) Sevierville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jo Ann |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Sevierville, Tennessee |
| Occupation | Realtor/Auctioneer |
Dale Carr (born August 4, 1954) is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he represents the 12th district in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Previously, he was an alderman in Sevierville.
Political career
Carr was an alderman in Sevierville, TN from 2008 to 2012.
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.
Carr currently sits on the following House committees:
- 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.
In 2023, Carr supported a resolution to expel Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.
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.
2014
In 2014, Carr was unopposed in both the Republican primaries and the general elections.
2016
In 2016, Carr was again unopposed in both the Republican primaries and the general elections.
2018
In 2018, Carr was unopposed in the Republican primary.
| 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.