Jimmy Duncan

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John James Duncan Jr.

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 21, 1947 (Age: 79)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jimmy Duncan holds a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School. He served in the Army National Guard and as a criminal court judge in Knox County, Tennessee. Duncan has experience in both the public and private sectors, with a career that includes a transition from high-finance risk management to judicial roles. He has also authored a book and written as a newspaper columnist.

Political Ideas

Jimmy Duncan's political identity is marked by a deeply rooted regional focus, blending traditional conservative values with a surprising willingness to collaborate across party lines on local economic issues. His legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Duncan's rhetorical style is grounded in a folksy, community-oriented narrative that resonates with his rural constituents, yet he employs a nuanced policy stance that often diverges from standard party orthodoxy.

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2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, 2016

212,455 votes (75.60%)

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2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, 2014

120,833 votes (72.50%)

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2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, 2012

196,894 votes (74.40%)

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2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, 2010

141,796 votes (81.78%)

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2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 2008

227,120 votes (78.11%)

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2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 2006

157,095 votes (77.72%)

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 2004

215,795 votes (79.07%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 2002

146,887 votes (78.98%)

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 2000

187,154 votes (89.34%)

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 1998

90,860 votes (88.64%)

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 1996

150,953 votes (70.68%)

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 1994

128,937 votes (90.49%)

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 1992

148,377 votes (72.24%)

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee House of Representatives 2nd District

80.60% of vote

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee House of Representatives 2nd District

56.20% of vote

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