Dennis Ferguson (politician)

Dennis J. Ferguson (born October 2, 1961) is a former Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. He represented the 32nd District including Roane County and Lenoir City, Tennessee. Ferguson was first elected to the Tennessee State House of Representatives in 1991. He served as Minority Floor Leader and Democratic Whip.[1] Ferguson built and then later sold All-Star Promotions, which is still in business today. Ferguson graduated from the Harriman School System in 1980. Ferguson was unseated by newcomer Julia Hurley in 2010 by a vote of 8,833 to 7,834. During the campaign, Hurley's previous employment as a Hooters waitress was criticized, but she defended herself by stating that she wouldn't be the same person without that experience.[2] In a September 2010 debate against Hurley, Ferguson claimed that "during that time as your state representative, I've never missed a day. I've got a 100-percent attendance record. I'm proud of that."[3] Ferguson operates a non-profit under his name sake "DENNIS FERGUSON FISHING RODEO FOR KIDS, INC."[4]

Dennis Ferguson
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 32nd district
In office
1991–2010
Succeeded byJulia Hurley
Personal details
Born (1961-10-02) October 2, 1961
Political partyDemocratic

References
  1. "Dennis Ferguson - Ballotpedia". Retrieved 2016-11-24.
  2. Schelzig, Erik (2011-02-09). "Julia Hurley, Tenn. GOP lawmaker credits Hooters for success". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
  3. Lawrence, Damon (2010-09-27). "Ferguson stresses record". www.vanshaver.com. Roane County News. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
  4. "Business Entity Detail - Business Services Online". tnbear.tn.gov. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
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