Jason Mumpower
Jason Mumpower (Republican Party) is the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. He assumed office on January 13, 2021. His current term ends on January 11, 2025.
Biography
After his career in the state legislature, Mumpower worked as deputy state comptroller from 2010 until he was elected state comptroller in 2021. From 1999 through 2010, he worked for Corporate Image, a public relations firm in Bristol, Tennessee. One of his first jobs was sacking groceries at Food City in Bristol.[1][2][3]
Mumpower is an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Bristol High School in 1991, and in 1995 graduated from King University–then King College and also in Bristol– with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He has been a member of the Rotary Club in Bristol. In 2001 he married his wife, Alicia Mumpower.[4][5][6]
Mumpower was also a Republican member of the Tennessee General Assembly, representing District 3 from 1997 to 2010. During his service to the House, he served as Republican assistant leader, minority leader, and majority leader.
Following an FBI public corruption investigation against four state lawmakers in 2005, Mumpower negotiated the passage of a new state lawmaker ethics code. His political mentor is Ron Ramsey (R), a former member of the Tennessee State Senate and another Bristol, Tennessee, native.[7]
Political career
Comptroller of the Treasury (2021-Present)
Mumpower was elected on January 13, 2021. In Tennessee, the Comptroller is elected by the Tennessee General Assembly for a two-year term.[8]
Elections
2010
Mumpower did not run for re-election to the 3rd District seat in 2010. The primary was held on August 5, 2010. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Mumpower won re-election to the 3rd District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives.[9]
Mumpower raised $195,973 for his campaign.[10]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 3 (2008) | ||||
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 Jason Mumpower (R)
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12,986 | |||
Committee assignments
- District 34 Ad Hoc Committee, Tennessee House
- Calendar and Rules Committee, Tennessee House
- Ethics Committee, Tennessee House
- Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, Tennessee House
- Subcommittee on Budget
- Government Operations Committee, Tennessee House
- Health & Human Resources Committee, Tennessee House
- Subcommittee on Professional Occupations
- Rules Committee, Tennessee House
- Lottery Oversight Committee, Tennessee General Assembly
- TACIR Committee, Tennessee General Assembly
- TennCare Oversight Committee, Tennessee General Assembly
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Mumpower is married.
See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Vote Smart, “Jason Mumpower's Biography,” accessed June 3, 2023
- ↑ Memphis Commercial Appeal, “Bristol legislator set to be Tennessee House speaker,” December 22, 2008
- ↑ Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, “Jason E. Mumpower: Comptroller,” accessed June 1, 2023
- ↑ Memphis Commercial Appeal, “Bristol legislator set to be Tennessee House speaker,” December 22, 2008
- ↑ Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, “Jason E. Mumpower: Comptroller,” accessed June 1, 2023
- ↑ The Tomahawk, “Mumpower elected as Tennessee’s 35th Comptroller,” January 28, 2001
- ↑ Memphis Commercial Appeal, “Bristol legislator set to be Tennessee House speaker,” December 22, 2008
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ District 3 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
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Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury 2021-Present |
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