Dwight Tarwater
Dwight Tarwater is a judge of the Tennessee Supreme Court Eastern Section. He assumed office on September 1, 2023. His current term ends on September 1, 2024.
Tarwater is running for re-election for judge of the Tennessee Supreme Court Eastern Section. He is on the ballot in the retention election on August 1, 2024.
Tarwater was nominated for the Tennessee Supreme Court on February 2, 2023, by Gov. Bill Lee (R). On March 9, 2023, Tarwater was confirmed by the Tennessee General Assembly to replace Sharon Lee, who retired on August 31, 2023. Tarwater took office on September 1, 2023. [1]
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Biography
Tarwater received a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee in 1977 and a J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1980. He founded the law firm Paine, Tarwater, Bickers, LLP in 1987. From 2014 to 2019, Tarwater served as General Counsel for Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam (R).[2]
Elections
2024
See also: Tennessee Supreme Court elections, 2024
Tennessee Supreme Court Eastern Section
Dwight Tarwater is running for retention to the Tennessee Supreme Court Eastern Section on August 1, 2024.
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Campaign themes
2024
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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