Rick Eldridge

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Rick Eldridge

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth July 12, 1957 (Age: 69)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Rick Eldridge holds an Associate's Degree in Applied Management and has a background in high-finance, where he managed institutional risk for nearly a decade. He has transitioned into public service, where he has demonstrated leadership in advocating for parental choice regarding school mask mandates and partisan elections for school boards. Eldridge has also been vocal in opposing redistricting plans that affect his constituency. His educational and professional background provides a solid foundation for his legislative role.

Political Ideas

Rick Eldridge's political identity is marked by a strategic blend of traditional conservatism with surprising policy stances, particularly around education and redistricting. Eldridge's vocal opposition to school mask mandates aligns with conservative values, yet his support for partisan school board elections breaks from Tennessee’s historical nonpartisan approach. His resistance to a redistricting plan that would split Hamblen County reveals a nuanced understanding of local political dynamics. Eldridge's backing of a resolution to expel Democratic lawmakers for decorum violations in 2023 further underscores a willingness to take bold, unconventional actions.

Campaigns
2024: Tennessee State House of Representatives Repbulican
ELECTED

Election History

2024 Tennessee House of Representatives District 10 Republican primary

3,197 votes (100.00%)

Win
2024: Tennessee State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2024 Tennessee House of Representatives District 10 general election

22,293 votes (99.06%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
Chair
Education Committee of Extraordinary Session
Member
Immigration Committee of Extraordinary Session
Member
Judiciary Committee
Member
State & Local Government Committee
Member
Public Service Subcommittee
Member
2022: Tennessee State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee House of Representatives District 10 General Election, 2022

12,258 votes (99.00%)

Win
2020: Tennessee State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

general election: Tennessee House of Representatives District 10

17,156 votes (100.00%)

Win

Republican primary: Tennessee House of Representatives District 10

3,967 votes (100.00%)

Win
2018: Tennessee State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

general election: Tennessee House of Representatives District 10

12,941 votes (75.40%)

Win

Republican primary: Tennessee House of Representatives District 10

4,435 votes (62.80%)

Win