Michael Hale (Tennessee)

Michael Hale

Republican Party

Candidate, Tennessee House of Representatives District 40

Tennessee House of Representatives District 40

Tenure

2022 - Present

Term ends

2024

Years in position

1

Predecessor

Terri Lynn Weaver

Compensation

Base salary

$28,406/year

Per diem

For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $79/day. For legislators residing +50 miles from the capitol: $313/day.

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Next election

August 1, 2024

Personal

Profession

Business owner

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Michael Hale (Republican Party) is a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 40. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. His current term ends on November 5, 2024.

Hale (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 40. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on August 1, 2024.^[source]

Biography

Michael Hale graduated from DeKalb County High School. Hale earned an associate degree from John A. Gupton Mortuary College. His career experience includes owning DeKalb Funeral Chapel and working as a farmer. Hale has been affiliated with the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association, the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce, and the Tennessee and American Simmental Association.^[1][2]

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

2023-2024

Hale was assigned to the following committees:

• Commerce Committee
• Local Government Committee

Elections

2024

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

The primary will occur on August 1, 2024. The general election will occur on November 5, 2024. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 40

Daniel Hawthorne is running in the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 40 on August 1, 2024.

		Candidate
		Daniel Hawthorne

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 40

Incumbent Michael Hale is running in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 40 on August 1, 2024.

		Candidate
		Michael Hale

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Endorsements

2022

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 40

Michael Hale defeated Tom Cook in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 40 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Hale (R)	83.4	14,869
		Tom Cook (D)	16.6	2,961

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,830
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 40

Tom Cook advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 40 on August 4, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Cook	100.0	1,464

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 40

Michael Hale defeated incumbent Terri Lynn Weaver in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 40 on August 4, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Hale	59.6	6,698
		Terri Lynn Weaver	40.4	4,544

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Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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2023

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