Halford served on the county commission in Gibson County, Tennessee, for six years from position one in the 19th district.[3][4] Kenny Flowers was appointed by the commission to fill the vacancy created after Halford left the commission to serve in the Tennessee House of Representatives.[5]
Tennessee House of Representativesedit
Electionsedit
On March 7, 2008, Halford announced that he would seek the Republican nomination for a seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 79th district to succeed Representative Chris Crider who was retiring after being elected as mayor of Milan, Tennessee.[6] He defeated Mark Renfroe in the Republican primary and defeated Democratic nominee Jim Ryal in the general election.[7][8] During the campaign he had raised over $35,899 against Ryal's over $18,970.[9]
Halford won reelection in the 2010 election against Joe M. Shepard, the former mayor of Gibson County.[10][11] Halford won reelection without opposition in 2012, 2016, and 2020.[12][13][14] He defeated Democratic nominee Bobby Barnett, a member of the Humboldt, Tennessee city council, in the 2014 election.[15][16] He defeated Democratic nominee Gregory Frye in the 2018 election.[17]
Tenureedit
Speaker Cameron Sexton appointed Halford to serve in the National Conference of State Legislatures.[3] During his tenure he served as secretary of the Agricultural committee, vice-chair of the Bill Review committee, and on the Health and Human Resources, and Ethics committees.[18]
Electoral historyedit
Curtis Halford electoral history
2008 Tennessee House of Representatives 79th district Republican primary[7]
^"School to hold reunion banquet". The Jackson Sun. April 28, 2003. p. 3. Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
^ abc"Rep. Halford seeks re-election to Tennessee House". Milan Mirror Exchange. April 1, 2020. Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
^"People running for Gibson County Commission". The Jackson Sun. July 28, 2002. p. 50. Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Gibson County Commission fills vacated position". The Jackson Sun. January 13, 2009. p. 3. Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Gibson County official to run for seat in state House". The Jackson Sun. March 8, 2008. p. 9. Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
^ ab"2008 Tennessee House of Representatives Republican primary" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. (PDF) from the original on October 24, 2020.
^ ab"2008 Tennessee House of Representatives election" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. (PDF) from the original on September 23, 2020.
^"Candidates raise $285K in third quarter". The Jackson Sun. October 30, 2008. p. 1. Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Halford wins second term in state House". The Jackson Sun. November 3, 2010. p. 5. Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
^ ab"2010 Tennessee House of Representatives election" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. (PDF) from the original on October 18, 2020.
^ ab"2012 Tennessee House of Representatives election" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. (PDF) from the original on September 26, 2020.
^ ab"2016 Tennessee House of Representatives election" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. (PDF) from the original on April 2, 2021.
^ ab"2020 Tennessee House of Representatives election" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. (PDF) from the original on May 6, 2021.
^"Bobby Barnett". The Jackson Sun. October 14, 2014. p. A2. Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
^ ab"2014 Tennessee House of Representatives election" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. (PDF) from the original on February 27, 2021.
^ ab"2018 Tennessee House of Representatives election" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. (PDF) from the original on March 6, 2021.
^"Halford gets committee assignments". The Jackson Sun. January 29, 2011. p. 12. Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
^"2010 Tennessee House of Representatives Republican primary" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. (PDF) from the original on September 26, 2020.
^"2012 Tennessee House of Representatives Republican primary" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. (PDF) from the original on October 31, 2020.
^"2014 Tennessee House of Representatives Republican primary" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. (PDF) from the original on February 17, 2021.
^"2016 Tennessee House of Representatives Republican primary" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. (PDF) from the original on February 17, 2021.
^"2018 Tennessee House of Representatives Republican primary" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. (PDF) from the original on May 15, 2021.
^"2020 Tennessee House of Representatives Republican primary" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. (PDF) from the original on April 2, 2021.
External linksedit
Stevens official website
Curtis Halford campaign website
February 19, 2024
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Curtis Halford born March 27 1943 is an American politician who currently serves in the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 79th district as a member of the Republican Party Prior to his tenure in the state house he served on the county commission in Gibson County Tennessee Curtis HalfordHalford in 2018Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 79th districtIn office 2009 January 10 2023Preceded byChris CriderSucceeded byBrock MartinPersonal detailsBorn 1943 03 27 March 27 1943 age 80 Political partyRepublicanSpouseCharlotteChildren2EducationDraughons Practical Business College Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 Local politics 2 2 Tennessee House of Representatives 2 2 1 Elections 2 2 2 Tenure 3 Electoral history 4 References 5 External linksEarly life editCurtis Halford was born on March 27 1943 He graduated from Kenton High School in 1961 and graduated from Draughons Practical Business College with a degree in accounting 1 2 He served as a reserve member of the United States Air Force 3 Career editLocal politics edit Halford served on the county commission in Gibson County Tennessee for six years from position one in the 19th district 3 4 Kenny Flowers was appointed by the commission to fill the vacancy created after Halford left the commission to serve in the Tennessee House of Representatives 5 Tennessee House of Representatives edit Elections edit On March 7 2008 Halford announced that he would seek the Republican nomination for a seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 79th district to succeed Representative Chris Crider who was retiring after being elected as mayor of Milan Tennessee 6 He defeated Mark Renfroe in the Republican primary and defeated Democratic nominee Jim Ryal in the general election 7 8 During the campaign he had raised over 35 899 against Ryal s over 18 970 9 Halford won reelection in the 2010 election against Joe M Shepard the former mayor of Gibson County 10 11 Halford won reelection without opposition in 2012 2016 and 2020 12 13 14 He defeated Democratic nominee Bobby Barnett a member of the Humboldt Tennessee city council in the 2014 election 15 16 He defeated Democratic nominee Gregory Frye in the 2018 election 17 Tenure edit Speaker Cameron Sexton appointed Halford to serve in the National Conference of State Legislatures 3 During his tenure he served as secretary of the Agricultural committee vice chair of the Bill Review committee and on the Health and Human Resources and Ethics committees 18 Electoral history editCurtis Halford electoral history2008 Tennessee House of Representatives 79th district Republican primary 7 Party Candidate Votes Republican Curtis Halford 1 832 65 13 Republican Mark Renfroe 981 34 87 Total votes 2 813 100 00 2008 Tennessee House of Representatives 79th district election 8 Party Candidate Votes Republican Curtis Halford 11 306 51 66 Democratic Jim Ryal 10 580 48 34 Total votes 21 886 100 00 2010 Tennessee House of Representatives 79th district Republican primary 19 Party Candidate Votes Republican Curtis Halford incumbent 6 536 100 00 Total votes 6 536 100 00 2010 Tennessee House of Representatives 79th district election 11 Party Candidate Votes Republican Curtis Halford incumbent 11 207 67 83 Democratic Joe M Shepard 5 315 32 17 Total votes 16 522 100 00 2012 Tennessee House of Representatives 79th district Republican primary 20 Party Candidate Votes Republican Curtis Halford incumbent 3 280 100 00 Total votes 3 280 100 00 2012 Tennessee House of Representatives 79th district election 12 Party Candidate Votes Republican Curtis Halford incumbent 17 593 100 00 Total votes 17 593 100 00 2014 Tennessee House of Representatives 79th district Republican primary 21 Party Candidate Votes Republican Curtis Halford incumbent 6 161 100 00 Total votes 6 161 100 00 2014 Tennessee House of Representatives 79th district election 16 Party Candidate Votes Republican Curtis Halford incumbent 10 877 77 36 Democratic Bobby Barnett 3 183 22 64 Total votes 14 060 100 00 2016 Tennessee House of Representatives 79th district Republican primary 22 Party Candidate Votes Republican Curtis Halford incumbent 3 002 63 70 Republican Daniel D Williams 1 711 36 30 Total votes 4 713 100 00 2016 Tennessee House of Representatives 79th district election 13 Party Candidate Votes Republican Curtis Halford incumbent 17 131 100 00 Total votes 17 131 100 00 2018 Tennessee House of Representatives 79th district Republican primary 23 Party Candidate Votes Republican Curtis Halford incumbent 8 793 100 00 Total votes 8 793 100 00 2018 Tennessee House of Representatives 79th district election 17 Party Candidate Votes Republican Curtis Halford incumbent 14 875 75 78 Democratic Gregory Frye 4 755 24 22 Total votes 19 630 100 00 2020 Tennessee House of Representatives 79th district Republican primary 24 Party Candidate Votes Republican Curtis Halford incumbent 5 484 83 60 Republican Christine Warrington 1 076 16 40 Total votes 6 560 100 00 2020 Tennessee House of Representatives 79th district election 14 Party Candidate Votes Republican Curtis Halford incumbent 21 862 99 97 Independent Houston Butler Jr write in 7 0 03 Total votes 21 869 100 00 References edit School to hold reunion banquet The Jackson Sun April 28 2003 p 3 Archived from the original on May 31 2021 Retrieved May 31 2021 via Newspapers com Representative Curtis Halford Tennessee House of Representatives Archived from the original on May 31 2021 Retrieved May 31 2021 a b c Rep Halford seeks re election to Tennessee House Milan Mirror Exchange April 1 2020 Archived from the original on May 31 2021 Retrieved May 31 2021 People running for Gibson County Commission The Jackson Sun July 28 2002 p 50 Archived from the original on May 31 2021 Retrieved May 31 2021 via Newspapers com Gibson County Commission fills vacated position The Jackson Sun January 13 2009 p 3 Archived from the original on May 31 2021 Retrieved May 31 2021 via Newspapers com Gibson County official to run for seat in state House The Jackson Sun March 8 2008 p 9 Archived from the original on May 31 2021 Retrieved May 31 2021 via Newspapers com a b 2008 Tennessee House of Representatives Republican primary PDF Tennessee Secretary of State Archived PDF from the original on October 24 2020 a b 2008 Tennessee House of Representatives election PDF Tennessee Secretary of State Archived PDF from the original on September 23 2020 Candidates raise 285K in third quarter The Jackson Sun October 30 2008 p 1 Archived from the original on May 31 2021 Retrieved May 31 2021 via Newspapers com Halford wins second term in state House The Jackson Sun November 3 2010 p 5 Archived from the original on May 31 2021 Retrieved May 31 2021 via Newspapers com a b 2010 Tennessee House of Representatives election PDF Tennessee Secretary of State Archived PDF from the original on October 18 2020 a b 2012 Tennessee House of Representatives election PDF Tennessee Secretary of State Archived PDF from the original on September 26 2020 a b 2016 Tennessee House of Representatives election PDF Tennessee Secretary of State Archived PDF from the original on April 2 2021 a b 2020 Tennessee House of Representatives election PDF Tennessee Secretary of State Archived PDF from the original on May 6 2021 Bobby Barnett The Jackson Sun October 14 2014 p A2 Archived from the original on May 31 2021 Retrieved May 31 2021 via Newspapers com a b 2014 Tennessee House of Representatives election PDF Tennessee Secretary of State Archived PDF from the original on February 27 2021 a b 2018 Tennessee House of Representatives election PDF Tennessee Secretary of State Archived PDF from the original on March 6 2021 Halford gets committee assignments The Jackson Sun January 29 2011 p 12 Archived from the original on May 31 2021 Retrieved May 31 2021 via Newspapers com 2010 Tennessee House of Representatives Republican primary PDF Tennessee Secretary of State Archived PDF from the original on September 26 2020 2012 Tennessee House of Representatives Republican primary PDF Tennessee Secretary of State Archived PDF from the original on October 31 2020 2014 Tennessee House of Representatives Republican primary PDF Tennessee Secretary of State Archived PDF from the original on February 17 2021 2016 Tennessee House of Representatives Republican primary PDF Tennessee Secretary of State Archived PDF from the original on February 17 2021 2018 Tennessee House of Representatives Republican primary PDF Tennessee Secretary of State Archived PDF from the original on May 15 2021 2020 Tennessee House of Representatives Republican primary PDF Tennessee Secretary of State Archived PDF from the original on April 2 2021 External links editStevens official website Curtis Halford campaign website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Curtis Halford amp oldid 1205183380, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
