Tennessee politician
Curtis Halford
Halford in 2018
In office 2009 – January 10, 2023Preceded by Chris Crider Succeeded by Brock Martin
Born (1943-03-27 ) March 27, 1943 (age 81) Political party Republican Spouse Charlotte Children 2 Education Draughons Practical Business College
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 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]
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]
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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]
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]
Curtis Halford electoral history
^ "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.