Doug Overbey
Doug Overbey is a former Republican member of the Tennessee State Senate, representing District 2 from 2009 to 2017. He resigned his seat on November 21, 2017, to become the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee.[1]
Overbey served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008.
Biography
Overbey graduated with his Bachelor's Degree from Carson-Newman College in 1976 and later graduated with his Juris Doctor degree from Tennessee Law in 1979. He is a practicing attorney.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Finance, Ways and Means, Vice chair |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary, Vice chair |
| • Pensions and Insurance |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Overbey served on the following committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Finance, Ways and Means, 2nd Vice chair |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary, 1st Vice chair |
| • Ethics, Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Fiscal Review |
| • Pensions and Insurance |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Overbey served on the following committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance, Ways and Means, Vice chair |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary, Vice chair |
| • Ethics, Chair |
| • Pensions and Insurance |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Overbey served on these committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Finance, Ways and Means |
| • General Welfare, Health & Human Resources |
| • Judiciary, Vice chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Overbey served on these committees:
| Tennessee committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Finance, Ways and Means |
| • General Welfare, Health & Human Resources |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Tennessee State Senate 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 Doug Overbey ran unopposed in the Tennessee State Senate District 2 general election.[2][3]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 2 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Doug Overbey Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Tennessee Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Doug Overbey defeated Scott Williams in the Tennessee State Senate District 2 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 2 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Doug Overbey Incumbent |
61.19% | 8,126 | |
| Republican | Scott Williams | 38.81% | 5,155 | |
| Total Votes | 13,281 | |||
2012
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012
Overbey ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee State Senate District 2. Overbey defeated Scott Hughes in the Republican primary on August 2, 2012. He was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Doug Overbey Incumbent |
61% | 11,334 |
| Scott Hughes | 39% | 7,260 |
| Total Votes | 18,594 | |
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Overbey won election to the 8th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate, defeating opponent Ira Lapides (I).[8]
Overbey raised $298,003 for his campaign while Lapides raised $14,727.[9]
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Doug Overbey (R)
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61,299 | |||
| Ira Lapides (I) | 13,685 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2017
In 2017, the 110th Tennessee General Assembly, first session, was in session January 10 to May 10.
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2016
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In 2016, the 109th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 12 through April 22
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2015
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In 2015, the 109th Tennessee General Assembly, first year, was in session from January 13 through April 22.
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2014
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In 2014, the 108th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 14 to April 18.
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2013
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In 2013, the 108th Tennessee General Assembly, first year, was in session from January 8 to April 19.
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2012
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In 2012, the 107th Tennessee General Assembly, second year, was in session from January 10 through May 1.
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2011
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In 2011, the 107th Tennessee General Assembly, first year, was in session from January 11 to May 21.
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Personal
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Doug and his wife, Kay, have three children. They currently reside in Mayville, Tennessee.
Recent news
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See also
- Tennessee State Legislature
- Tennessee State Senate
- Tennessee State Senate Committees
- Tennessee Joint Committees
- Tennessee state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
- Doug Overbey on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ The Daily Times, "Overbey sworn in as U.S. Attorney, resigns state Senate seat," November 21, 2017
- ↑ The New York Times, "Election 2016," accessed November 11, 2016
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2016 general election results - Tennessee State Senate," 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
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Election Official Results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Associated Press, "Tennessee - Summary Vote Results," accessed August 2, 2012
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2008 Tennessee General election results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed April 18, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Bar Association, "Nashville Chamber Releases 2015 Legislative Scorecard," accessed November 10, 2015
- ↑ Tennessee Bar Association, "Nashville Chamber Releases 2015 Legislative Scorecard," accessed November 10, 2015
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Raymond Finney |
Tennessee Senate District 2 2009-2017 |
Succeeded by Art Swann |
