Mark White

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Mark White

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth March 11, 1950 (Age: 76)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Mark White holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Memphis and a Master's in Conflict Management from Lipscomb University. He has spent significant time in public service, including a role as Director at the College of Leadership and Public Service at Lipscomb University. White has demonstrated leadership in the political sphere, winning a special election and subsequently securing a full term in a state senate seat. His professional background includes managing institutional risk in high-finance, showcasing a transition from private to public sector roles.

Political Ideas

Mark White's political identity is marked by a strategic blend of traditional and unconventional policy positions. His support for expelling Democratic lawmakers for decorum violations, despite his own party affiliation, suggests a calculated approach to legislative governance. White's ideological agility is further evidenced by his ability to navigate and influence across party lines, raising questions about the underlying motivations behind his stances. This tension between party loyalty and legislative action hints at a deeply localized approach to politics, where regional interests may take precedence over partisan affiliations.

Campaigns
2024: Tennessee State House of Representatives Repbulican
ELECTED

Election History

2024 Tennessee House of Representatives District 83 Republican Primary

5,553 votes (100.00%)

Win
2024: Tennessee State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2024 Tennessee House of Representatives District 83 general election

19,910 votes (57.88%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Education Committee
Chair
Calendar & Rules Committee
Member
Education Committee of Extraordinary Session
Member
Health Committee
Member
Transportation Committee of 1st Extraordinary Session
Member
Education Administration Subcommittee
Member
K-12 Subcommittee
Member
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Tennessee's 9th congressional district election, 2006

17.96% of vote

Loss

Winner: Steve Cohen

1990: Texas State Governor

Election History

Texas Governor 1990, Democrat Primary

288,161 votes (19.38%)

Loss

Winner: Ann Richards, Jim Mattox

1986: Texas State Governor

Election History

General election results

1,584,515 votes (46.04%)

Loss

Winner: Bill Clements

Texas Governor 1986, Democrat Primary

589,536 votes (53.76%)

Win
1982: Texas State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

General election Results

1,697,870 votes (53.20%)

Win

Texas Governor 1982, Democrat Primary

592,658 votes (44.94%)

Win