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feAA 0) Friday, fc I IW4 TH1 TtHMtSSEAM THE TINWISStAW Fridr. Asat, tSS4 8 AA ft ft ft ft ft ft Ln I 3 II I iHawk I III I '-laJ 3 wr mm HA 1 Sen. Jordan IWitMfe i tifaatWtM- FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER THE WINNER Sherry 8 toner Jones THE WINNER John Arriola, Democrat FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER Gene Davidson, Michael Ptankere, Democrat independent Davidson, 47, an Adams farmer and co-owner of Davidson Farms, was unopposed In yesterday's primary. A state representative for 20 years, he Is chairman of the House Education Committee and a member of Finance Ways and Means Committee. His top concerns are to continue the Education Reform Act and Its funding, to continue road Improvements and to Improve higher education to meet global demands.

Flankers, 53, of Springfield, Is a U.S. Army retiree who now works for Home Depot. This Is his first foray Into politics, and his top Issue Is getting the public Involved In the political process. He took no stand on the Issues but pledged to talk to the people and find out what they want. As an Independent, he also was unopposed yesterday.

DMrid indud: Robertson County and part of Cheatham County. FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER Kim McMillan, Democrat Clarksvllle city council member Kim A. McMillan appeared headed for victory over Austin Peay, 62, a farmer, businessman and Montgomery County commissioner yesterday in the Democratic nomination for BIHWyatt, Republican John Artrip, FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER Mary Ann Eckles, MikeUles, Democrat Republican Ules, 48, a Murfreesboro businessman and consultant, has held the seat for four years. He's concerned with providing opportunities for business and jobs for people to Improve their lifestyles. He has served on the county commission and the regional planning commission.

Eckles, 46, a homemaker and part-time mastectomy prosthesis dealer, wants to play an active role In children's education, Increase awareness of domestic violence and enhance support to the victims. She has been a city council candidate In Murfreesboro. Both were unopposed in yesterday's primaries. DMrict indud: Part of Rutherford County. FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER Tim Garrett, Wayne Detrlng, Democrat Republican Garrett, 43, a funeral director, has held the seat for the past 10 years.

He also Is a Metro Council member. He Is concerned with Improving the state's correction system and wants to keep Tennessee free of a state income tax. Detrlng, 40, an attorney, wants to reform the criminal justice system, eliminate parole for violent offenders, turn more prisons over to private management and provide more alternative sentencing. Truth In sentencing Is his top issue. Both were unopposed In yesterday's primaries.

DMrict Indud: Joelton, Whites Creek-Brick Church Pike, Gcodlettsvllle and Bellevue areas In Davidson County. I'M I FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER IMUtajLaAiNti I 11 aSllll I III THE WINNER John White. Democrat White, 33, a small business man and real estate broker In Lawrenceburg, took an early toad against two other Democrats yesterday for the open seat of Calvin Moore, D-West Point, who gave up the seat to run for Congress. His opponents were Lawrenceburg businessman i. Mack Chandler, 48, and Marty Dunkln, 35, county executive of Lawrence County since 1986.

White favors better education, more job oppor tunities and safer streets. Vote totals: Democratic primary John White 4,748 4fo Marty Dunkln 4,015 33 J. Mack Chandler 2,640 23 With 48 of 52 precincts reporting! DMrict Includes: Lawrence, Lewis ant parts of Wayne and Montgomery court ties. FACING OFF IN NOVEMSt Si Joe W. Bell, Robert C.

Hill Democrat Republican Bell, 57, a Lebanon businessman, has held the seat for 18 years. Ha defeated Cindy Crockett, a Wilsol County commissioner, to win the Democratic nomination yesterday Hill. 65. Is a rellalous loumallst anl former Baptist minister In Mount Ju liet. Hill favors making prisoners aid welfare recipients work; limiting fare payments; and term limits foil elected officials.

HIH was unopposid yesterday. Vote totals: Democratic primary Joe W.Bell 5,818 6fo Cindy Crockett 3,387 3IW With 37 of 37 precincts reporting DMrict indud: Trousdale and part Wilson County. FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER Lk. THE WINNER Frank Buck, Democrat Buck, 50, a lawyer and farmer from Smlthvllle, has held the Senate seat for the past 22 years. He held the lead yesterday against Jerry P.

alone of Liberty In the Democratic primary and win be unopposed In November. Buck's top concern Is public distrust of government. He believes lawmakers should be required to report anything they accept from lobbyists, even a cup of coffee, In order to remove any doubt about their relationship with lobbyists. He also believes government needs to make Its operations more efficient. Vote totals: Democratic primary Frank Buck 2,413 64 Jerry P.

Malone 1,362 36 With 22 of S3 precincts reporting District Indud Cannon, DeKalb and Smith counties and part of Macon. FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER JaneDawldns, Democrat Republican Etsea, 60, a Spring City businessman, has nek) the seat for four years. His top concerns are continuing to Improve education and carrying out the funding of the education reform act; youth violence and crime; and health care. Dawklns, 40, of South Pittsburg, Is principal of Marion County Alternative School and has been a city and county commissioner. Her top Issue Is adequate funding for rural schools.

She opposes gun control and favors a pubic vote on whether to allow a lottery. Both were unopposed in yesterday's primaries. District Indud: Bledsoe, McMinn, Marlon, Meigs, Rhea, Sequatchie, Van Buren and White counties. mm FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER a 161 THE WINNER Undecided at press time Edith Taylor Langster and V.H. (Sonnye) Dixon were neck and neck at press time for the open seat of Harold Love, who retired.

The winner will be un opposed In November. The totals below Include all ballots cast yesterday but do not Include early voting, which will not be counted until today. Vote totals: Democratic primary Edith Taylor Langster 1,506 26 V.H. (Sonnye) Dixon 1,489 26 Henry HID 1088 19 Terry Clayton 885 15 Frank Harrison Jr. 661 11 Gary Williams 151 3 With 18 of 18 precincts reporting DMrict inciudw: Bordeaux, Whites Creek, Belmont-Hillsboro village, Hadley Park, Wharton School, parts of North Nashville and Centennial Park areas In Davidson County.

FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER Pete 8pringer, Joe D. Webster, Republican Springer, 49, a Centerville educator, has spent six years as a state senator. He held a wide toad at press time over Steve Stuart 37, an attorney from Bums, for the Democratic nomination. Springer favors criminal justice reform, better funding for rural schools, truth in sentencing, and enforcing the death penalty. Webster, 64, of Dickson, was unopposed yesterday.

He wants to get waste out of government. Vote totals: Democratic primary Pete Springer 14,149 76 Steve Stuart 4,353 24 With 132 of 148 precincts reporting DMrict indud: Decatur, Dickson, Henderson, Hickman, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis and Perry counties. FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER "II Arriola likely to retain seat in House By KE ROGERS Sm Writtr At least one incumbent won and another appeared headed for victory in unofficial results last night for area House elections. Incumbent John Arriola in District 53 was the apparent winner over free-lance journalist Dan Murph with approximately 70 of the vote. In District 68, which Includes part of Montgomery County, Incumbent Tommy Head defeated Rosalind Kurita.

Metro Council member Sherry Stoner Jones led fellow Council member Durward Hall in District 59. And the race in District 54 was too close to call between the two leaders, Council member Edith Taylor Langster and real estate broker V.H. (Son- nye) Dixon Jr. "People tell me I won, then they say I didn't win," Langster said. "I'm just upset'' The figures do not include early voting In Davidson County about one-third of total ballots cast but Arriola's lead seemed likely to stand.

That's an overwhelming vote of confidence and it sends a message to all those naysayers out there that they need to join us," he said. Jones credited her apparent win to hard work by friends, family and supporters. 1 think I have a good record with people. They see the work that I do, they see I'm Interested in mem, and I care about them. Jones said' she does not expect to run for re-election to her seat on the Metro Council.

Tm going to take the House seat and see if I can make some difference on the state leveL" The 54th District had six Democrats running for the seat vacated by veteran Rep. Harold Love. Langster, 45, is a program development specialist for a mental health center and former police officer. Dixon, 42, is a real estate broker and part owner of Capital Realty Co. There is no Republican opposition.

Head, 46, a four-term incumbent in District 68, beat Kurita, 46, a member of the Montgomery County Commission. Each claimed the other of misleading voters in campaign ads, Kurita also criticized Head for accepting contributions from political-action committees. Republican Miriam Chambers, 39, will face Head in the November general election. Chambers is a homemaker. In District 59, three Democratic candidates including two other Metro Council members faced off to replace retiring Rep.

Dick Clark. Jones is self-employed as a consultant and is a former officer manager for Hospital Corporation of America. She is serving her second term on the council. Hall works in sales at KJ. Quinn Co.

Inc. He, too, is serving his second term on the council Bob Cullom, 57, a teacher and coordinator of adult and community education at Glen-cliff High School, finished third. Senate veteran Albright unseated in primary Senate Education Committee Chairman Ray Albright lost his Republican primary yesterday to a candidate backed by conservatives and fundamentalist Christians, the Associated Press reported. Albright, of Chattanooga, lost to David Fowler by 672 votes. In other upsets: State Sen.

Ed Davis, D-Memphis, was ousted in his reelection bid. He was fourth In the five-man District 33 race, led by Rep. Roscoe Dixon, chairman of the House Human Resources Committee. Businessman Tim Burchett defeated State Rep. Maria Peroulas Draper of Knox-vtlle.

He won 54 of the vote to her 46. In the House, incumbent Democrat Bren-da Turner of Chattanooga defeated Phil Chas-tain, and Sherry Kimbrow won the Republican primary for the District 29 seat holds off challenger By SHEILA W1SSNEB Staff Writer Like colleague Sen. Thelma Harper, Sen. Keith Jordan declared victory last night after a knock-down, drag-out fight with his primary opponent "I'm delighted to win," 23rd District Senator Jordan said. "It was a tough campaign, a very hard campaign on myself and on my family.

I'm going to take a few days to recover from it" Jordan won nearly 2-1. The first-term senator faced a challenge from Gregory Vlck, 39, a Franklin land title researcher. Vick was still fuming this week over a newspaper article about the race. In The Tennessean article, Jordan charged that Vick had accused him of being pro-pornography. "I have never said that," Vlck said.

"That Is an outright fabrication by someone." Vick said that he did say that legislation Jordan supported would "compel" counties to have zoning for adult entertainment "That word is in the piece of legislation that was drafted." Vick said current zoning prohibits striptease clubs and adult bookstores. Jordan said In the article that Vick's assertions were distortions. He said the legislation would allow local governments to control adult entertainment through restrictive zoning. Jordan said restrictive zoning is the only limitation on adult entertainment that the VS. Supreme Court repeatedly has upheld.

Jordan, 43, a Franklin attorney, accused Vick of negative campaigning and spreading lies about him In campaign literature. "If been an unfortunately negative campaign," the first-term senator said. "You expect as an incumbent to have your record examined, and I welcome a fair examination of my record. But I'm not sure that has happened." This is Vick's first foray onto the rough-and-tumble campaign trail and Jordan's first primary challenge. "The thing I told people is that those guys want to dish it out but it seems they dont want to take it when it comes back," Vick said.

"The bit dog hollers." Vick said the race has had its up side as well "I have had a great experience. It has really been a lot of fun." There were contested races for four of the seven Midstate Senate seats on the ballot Sen. Bob Rochelle beat his primary opponent with little effort yesterday. He was ahead by about 3-1 with most of the precincts reporting. The Lebanon Democrat faced Jere R.

Young, 63, a seltemployed businessman in the 17th District race. Young had run unsuccessful races twice for Wilson County executive. Rochelle, 48, an attorney, has been a member of the Senate since 1982. In the 25th District Democratic primary race, Sen. Kenneth Springer won, with 59 of the vote, over Marshall S.

Stuart 37, a Bums DMrict 90c With 13 of 17 precincts, John DeBerry led at 44 Other Democratic candidates were Karl Bond, Barbara Cooper, and Tony Rush. The winner wil be unopposed In November. District 92: Incumbent Henri E. Brooks," D-Memphls, defeated the chaBeger De-drtck Brtttenum D-Memphls, with 73 of the vote in unofficial results. Brooks wa be unopposed In November.

DMrict 93c With 12 of 17 precincts, Randy Morris, R-Memphis, led at 55 against Bill Underwood, R-Memphis. The winner wW face Incumbent Mike Kernel, D-Memphls, In November. DMrict 9 With 5 of 17 precincts. Incumbent David Shirley, R-Memphis, led at 76 against Jkn Hertter, R-Memphia. The winner wi be unopposed in November.

DMrict 9K With 9 of 17 precincts. Incumbent Ed Haley, R-Memphis, led at 72 against Brian Moore, R-Memphis. The winner wi be unopposed In November. DMrict 9ft With 13 of 18 precincts, Incumbent Joyce a Hasaei, R-Memphis, led at 61 against Andy McOeiand, R-Memphis. The winner wi be unopposed November.

DMrict 97: With 15 of 19 precincts, Incumbent Tim Joyce, Pr4emphls, lad at 56 against Chris Turner, R-Memphla. The winner wi be unopposed tMa fai. DMrict 9ft With 13 of 18 precincts Incumbent Ulysses Jones Jr, Memphis, led at 72 against Memphis Darnocrats C.L Byrd and Eddie Hesston. The winner wi be unopposed In November. DMrict 9ft Irojrnbent Dan a Byrd, Darlington, vs.

Michael Parsons, Mam- FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER Tommy Head, Democrat Chambers, Republican Tommy Head, who has held the seat for eight years, narrowly defeated challenger Rosalind Kurita, a writer and registered nurse, for the Democratic nomination. Head will face Chambers, 39, a homemaker, In November. Vote totals: Democratic primary Tommy Head 3,015 51 Rosalind Kurita 2,847 49 With 13 of 13 precincts rerjortlng DMrict County. Part of Montgomery FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER asOUQ fJelCksaOi'sj Democrat Jackson, 40, a Dickson attorney who has held the seat for eight years, says his top Issue is setting mandatory sentences without parole. Reynolds, 68, of Bums, is a retired construction worker.

Both were unopposed yesterday. DMrid IndudM: Hickman County and part of Dickson County. FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER Andy Dodson, Jains Peach, Dwnocrat Republican Dodson, of Wa-verty, defeated three other Democrats In a tightly contested race for the open seat. He defeated Bonnie Akers of Camden, John TldweNofNew Johnsonvllle and Dewey G. Harper of Wavnesboro.

In November Dodson will face Peach, 49, a Camden merchant, and Mustek, 27, an engineer from Waver-ry. Democratic incumbent Bill Collier of Waverty Is retiring. Vote totals: Democratic primary Andy Dodson 3,155 33 Bonnie Akers 2,372 25 John CTidwell 2,332 24 Dewey G. Harper 1,775 18 With 59 of 59 precincts reporting DMrid inckidss: Benton, Humphreys, Perry and parts of Decatur and Wayne counties. DMrict 33: With 36 of 54 precincts reporting, Roscoe Dixon led at 57 against incumbent Ed Davis, Harold Collins, Larry HU) and Bret Thompson.

The Democratic winner for this Memphis seat wW be unopposed in November. WESTSTATE HOUSE DMrict 7t Incumbent Randy "Bear" Rinks, D-Savannah, vs. Troy D. Masaen-glll, R-Sekner. District 7 Incumbent Matt Kteber defeated Jamas A.

Baxter In the Democratic primary for this Jackson seat. Unofflcal results gave Kisber 77 of the votes 10 of 18 precincts. Kisber will face Independent Anna Parks-Covtngton In November. DMrict 8t Incumbent Jimmy Nalfeh, D-Covlngton, vs. Ronnie Starnee.

R-Cov-Ington. DMrict 82: Craig Fltzhugh, D-Rlpley, wM face IndeDendent Jean Carney of Brownsville In November. Urtofftclals results show Fltzhugh defeated Charles Morrow, D-WhltevlNe with 72 of the votes in 45 of 47 precincts. DMrict 85c Incumbent Larry Turner defeated three other Memphis Democrats, VYftmar Flemings, Barry F. Myers and Mine V.

Payne. Unofficial results gave Turner 65 of the votes in 14 of 20 precincts. Turner wM be unopposed In November. DMrict Sft Incumbent Rufus Jones, rMemphis, defeated Gregory Carraway Stokes, D-Mernphis, In unofficial reautts. Jorwa wM be unopposed In November.

DMrict 87: With 8 of 13 precincts, Kathryn Bowers led Lonnie Thompson In this Memphis Derrtocratic primary. The winner wi be unopposed November. DMrict Sft Incumbent Carol Churnney, nut neyiKMs, Republican ir-r Sv 1 J' Swrk Si Inin Chart Mustek, Independent FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER X3i Bmi Widt Jff Robert DuvaH, Republican West, 53, who has held the House seat tor 10 years, Uvea In Hermitage and is vice president of SouthTrust Bank of Tennessee. He's concerned about fighting crime, Improving roads ami continuing the airport noise abatement program. DuvaH, 44, of Anttoch, Is a corporate distribution manager at Windmill Corp.

His top Issues are term limits, no retirement pensions for legislators, no state Income tax, limits on parole, and truth In sentencing. Both were unopposed yesterday. DMrid Indud Donetsoo, Hermitage, Priest Lake and Murfreesboro Road areas In Davidson County. FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER Mike Williams, MaryMachae, Democrat Republican Williams, 36, a mortgage banker and Franklin alderman, won the seat two years ago and was unopposed yesterday. His top Issue is fighting crime.

Williams likely will face Mary MacRae, Cheatham County economic development director, In November. She held the toad at press time against Arthur Carney, an Ashland City truck driver and electrician. MacRae favors public vote on whether to allow lottery. Vote totals: Republican primary Mary MacRae 1,774 58 Arthur D. Carney 136 42 Wtth 17 of 17 precincts reporting DMrict Indud: parts of Cheatham and Williamson counties.

mmmmm FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER JJI. Napier, Democrat Chet Rhodes, Republican Napier, 66, a businessman and farmer, has held the seat for 12 years. He supports giving the education system a chance to work; truth in sentencing; and jailing felons for life after third conviction. Rhodes, 30, Is an engineer and environmental consultant and part-time math teacher at Columbia State Community College. He opposes TennCare and favors stemming the growth of state spending.

He favors spending priorities such as more police and prisons and adequate education funding. Both candidates were unopposed yesterday. DMrict Indud: part of Maury County. DMrict 1ft In unofficial results, Billy Dunn won the Republican nomination, defeating Carolyn Jensen, Scott Smith, Anthony M. Avery, James G.

Carter, Sheila Mitchell and Paul Carney. Dunn faces Earl F. Hoffmeteter, D-Knoxville, In November. DMrict 1ft In unofflcal results, Tim Burchett, R-Knoxvaie. defeated Maria Peroulas Draper, R-Knoxvllle, 54-46, In the Republican primary.

Burchett faces Charles Roach, D-Knoxvilte. DMrict 1ft In unofficial results, Incumbent Jim Boyer. R-Corryton, defeated Kent Rose, R-Knoxville, 73-27. He will beurpposed. District 2ft At press time, Howard Kerr was leading In a six-way Republican race, with 33, followed by Doug Overbey.

33 Contenders Enoch B. Slmerty, Gene Hamilton, Raymond R. Anderson and Terry Williams all had less than 15. The winner wHI be unopposed. DMrict 22 At press time, with 79 of votes counted, Chris Prince was leading the Republican primary with 39 of the vote, followed by J.

Chris Newton, 37, and NeeJ Alan Ledford. 24 The winner faces incumbent Richard A. Fisher, D-Ctevetand, In November. District 23: Incumbent Bob McKee, R-Atnens, vs. IrxJepenoent Pat B.

Powers Jr. of Athens. UB District 24c In unofficial results, Franksn Chancey was the apparent winner of the Democratic nomination, defeating Roger Bruce Kiten, 52-8. Don Bird was the apparent winner of the Republican nomination, with 51 of the vote. The winners face Independent James M.

Ekod. DMrict ZSe Incumbent Shirley Duer. R-CrossvtHe, vs. Mick Speich, D-Rockwood. District 2S: Incumbent Tommle F.

Brown. D-Chattanoooa. vs. Indeoendent 't: In fiiii'i-viuiiinfii- ill! Arriola, 38, a small-business owner In Nashville, has held the seat for four years and win be unopposed In November. He appeared to have defeated Dan Murph, 24, a self-employed journalist and great-grandson of former Gov.

Sam Houston, in yesterday's primary. The totals below include all the ballots cast yesterday but do not Include early voting, which will be counted today. Arriola's top concern is reducing juvenile crime. He also supports continued funding of state education reform. Vote totals: Democratic primary John Arriola 3,708 73 Dan Murph 1,394 27 With 16 of 16 precincts reporting DMrict Inckidst: Crieve HaH, Una, Antt-och, Murfreesboro Road, Woodbine and Oak HIV areas of Davidson County.

32 FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER Thai ma Harper, Democrat Kwame Leo Lillard, independent Six-year Senate veteran Thelma Harper appeared to have defeated attorney Richard Manson In the Democratic primary. Harper will face Independent candidate Kwame Leo Lillard, a Metro Council member, In November. Lillard, as an Independent, was unopposed yesterday. The numbers below Include all ballots cast yesterday but not early voting, which will be counted today. Vote totals: Democratic primary Thelma Harper 10,741 72.3 Richard Manson 4,11127.6 With 175 of 175 precincts reporting DMrict indud: Bordeaux, Whites Creek, Dickerson Road, Murfreesboro Road, East NashvlUe-lnglewood, Belmont-Hillsboro village, Hadley Park and Centennial Park areas of Davidson County.

1 'HBBwifiin FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER Doug Henry, 8haron Belt, Republican Henry, 68, a Nashville attorney, has held the seat for 24 years and Is chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. His top concern Is keeping taxes low and performance high. Bell, 36, a community activist and former president of the Tennessee Women's Political Caucus, favors tougher crime bills, term limits for lawmakers and ethics reform. Both were unopposed yesterday. DMrict indud: BeAe Meade, Green HUls, Brentwood and BeHevue arses in Davidson County.

FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER Gary Ledoettor, Keith Jordan, Democrat Republican Jordan, 43, a Franklin attorney, has held the Senate seat for four years. He held a wide toad at press time over Gregory G. vlck of Brentwood for the Republican nomination. Jordan favors term limits, truth in sentencing and protecting victims of violent crimes. Ledbetter, 39, of Columbia, was unopposed yesterday.

His concerns are good schools and safe neighborhoods. Vote totals: Republican primary Keith Jordan 7,800 66 Gregory G. Vlck 3,972 34 With 47 of 66 precincts reporting DMrict Indud: Marshal, Maury and WWiamson counties. IS A it riisi Jones, 47, appeared the likely winner yes-terdayina close race against fellow Metro Council member Durward Hall, 55. Early voting ballots, howev er, had not been counted yesterday.

The seat was vacated by Democrat Dick Clark, who retired. Out of the race: Bob Cullom, 57, Glencllff High School coordinator. Jones will be unopposed In November. She wants to keep schools safe, protect the environment and wants truth In sentencing. Vote totals: Democratic primary Sherry Stoner Jones 1,886 52 Durward Hall 1,460 40 Bob Cullom 268 7 With 17 of 17 precincts reporting DMrict Includes: Tuscutum, Anttoch and Crieve Had areas In Davidson County.

Mike McDonald, Tommy Democrat Whlttaker, Republican McDonald, 45, of Portland, defeated three others for the Democratic nomination for the open seat of Mayo Wix, D-Westmoreland, who retired. In the Republican race, Tommy Whlttaker, 42, a Portland banker, defeated Devereaux Cannon, assistant vice president and associate title counsel at Old Republic National Title Insurance Co. McDonald, a professor at Volunteer State Community College In Gallatin, favors tougher criminal penalties, time limits for criminal appeals, economic development and welfare and education reform. His opponents yesterday were David Satterflekl, 58, of Gallatin, a dispatcher with the Gallatin Fire Department; Richard Harsh, 28, of Cas-tallan Springs, a farmer and real-estate agent; and Leo Haffey, 43, of White House, an attorney. Whlttaker supports capital punishment, mandatory jail sentences and truth in sentencing.

He also favors slowing the growth of government. Both candidates are newcomers to politics. Vote totals: Democratic primary Mike McDonald 3,319 49 Richard W. Harsh 1,697 25 David W. Satterfteld 1,410 21 Leo Haffey 341 5 Republican primary Tommy G.

Whlttaker 2,391 79 Devereaux Cannon 617 21 With 20 of 20 precincts reporting DMrict indud Part of Sumner County. FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER 8tsv Sudbury, Randy Stamps, Democrat Republican Stamps, 35, a Hendersonvllle attorney, has held the seat for six years and was unopposed In yesterday's primaries. His top concern Is limiting the growth and Intrusrveness of government. He wants to bring more jobs and better roads to Sumner County, limit appeals for death-row Inmates, and Improve education through wise use of tax dollars and more parental Involvement. He also favors full disclosure of lobbyists' gifts to legislators; limits on campaign contributions; term limits of 12 years; and a limit on the number of bills each legislator can Introduce.

Sudbury, 40, is a Sumner County commissioner and president of GCP a concrete products manufacturer In Gallatin. He defeated William I. Bassett II, 49, to win the Democratic nomination. Sudbury wants to work to tower crime and support the victims of crime; to change the welfare system to require some type of work to receive benefits; and to support quality education In order to help Tennessee attract quality jobs. Vote totals: Democratic primary Charles Steven Sudbury 2,302 54 William I.

Bassett 1,997 46 With 20 of 20 precincts reporting DMrid indud: Part of Sumner County. FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER 7 vH I ft QaryOdom, Scotti Madison, Democrat Republican Odom, 42, has held the seat for eight years. He Is executive director of the Tennessee Cytometric Association and a Metro Council member. His top Issues are fighting crime and domestic violence and Improving health care. Madison, 35, a former Nashville Sounds baseball player now In the Insurance business, wants to make the community safer for children and target crime, education and economic development.

Both were unopposed yesterday. DMrict Indud: Belmont-Hillsboro Village, Green HHIs, parts of West Nashville, West End, Hilhvood areas In Davidson County. FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER Beth Halteman Harwell, Republican Democrat Hicks, 51, a Brentwood area real estate manager, Is concerned wtth protecting individuals' property, re- duclng government's role and decriminalization of drugs. Harwell, 36, -has held the seat for six years. She supports tough sentences for repeat violent offenders and maintenance of the Basic Education Program.

Both were unopposed yesterday. DMrict indudM: Green Hills, Belle Meade and Bellevue areas In Davidson County. Monty Mires, Mae Beavers, Democrat Republican Mires, 48, held a wide toad at press time against Samuel James Ewing for the Democratic nomination. Mires Is a Mount Juliet home builder, Realtor, bank director and cattle farmer who has been In the House for the past two years. He favors anti-crime legislation, basic education program and conservative financial management.

Beavers, 47, of Mount Juliet, Is a court reporter, paralegal and Wilson County commissioner. She favors ethics legislation, no state Income tax, getting tough on criminals and better education. She was unopposed yesterday. Vote totals: Democratic primary Monty Mires 4,118 74 Samuel James Ewing 1,436 26 With 23 of 24 precincts reporting District indud: parts of Wilson, Rutherford and Marshall counties. DMrict In unofficial results, Incumbent Keith Westmoreland, R-Klngsport, defeated a Kevin Bonnet, fVKIngsport, for the Repullcan nomination.

He faces Bob Parker, D-Klngsport, In November. DMrict 5e Undecided at press time. Incumbent Zane Whltson, R-Unteol, faced Bob D. Baird, R-GreenevHIe, In the primary. The winner faces Cecil D.

Bltner, D-Chucky. District ft In unofficial results, Bobby Hicks, R-Johnaon City, defeated A. Blaine "Butch" Carr, R-Gray, In the Republican primary. The winner will face Thomas J. Rynn D-Johnson City, In November.

DMrict 7: In unofflcal results, Bob Pat-ton defeated contenders Randall Bonnet and Jim Thompson, all of Johnson City, for the Republican nomination. In the Democratic race, Joe Corso defeated Ted Roetall. DMrict ft Incumbent Mae Owenby, D-MaryvUle, vs. Bill Ctabough, R-Maryvtile. DMrict ft Ken Grvens, D-Rogersvllle, vs.

Michael R. Tester, DMrict Incumbent Gary a John-eon, D-Morrtstown, vs. Standi Ford, R-Talbott. DMrict 1t Incumbent Ronnie Davis, R-Newport, vs. Richard Spriggs, l-Coe-by.

DMrict Incumbent Larry C. Huskey, R-Sevtervttle. vs. James "J.D." Smith. D-SevtervKle.

DMrict 1 Incumbent Harry TlndeB, D-Knoxve, vs. Joe Burchfietd, R-KnoxvWe. DMrict 15c In unofficial reeutta. Incumbent Joe Armstrong, D-Knoxviite, took the Democratic nomination with 100 of the vote, the GOP primary, Bob Kirk. R-KnoxvUle, was the apparent winner, beating George "Boo" Carter, R-Knoxvide.

IIMaMMilMlif FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER i V'' i A i -K7 1 trr- the open seat. McMillan Is concerned with education and wants to put children and families first. She backs truth in sentencing legislation and wants to reform the parole system. Wyatt, 45, executive vtoe president at Farmers and Merchants Bank and another Montgomery County commissioner, defeated Wallace Redd to win the Republican nomination. He wants mandatory sentencing for first-time offenders, no new taxes, and no more non-funded mandates to county and city governments.

He also wants to recruit Industry and continue the state road construction program. Artrip, 46, an eligibility counselor with the state Department of Human Services, supports students' rights, merit pay for teachers, time Hmlts on welfare payments, mandatory job training for welfare recipients and more urban planning. As an Independent, he did not face opposition In the primary. Democratic Incumbent Peggy Knight gave up her seat to run for Congress. Vote totals: Democratic primary Kim A.

McMillan 2,609 58 Austin Peay 1,900 42 Republican primary Bill Wyatt 134 58 Wallace Redd 923 42 With 11 of 12 precincts reporting DMrict IndudM: part of Montgomery County. Ron Moore of Chattanooga. DMrict 2ft In unofficial results, Incumbent Brenda K. Turner defeated Phi Chastaln for the Democratic nomination, and Sherry Kimbrow defeated Mark At-bertini for the Republican nomination. DMrict 3ft In unofficial results.

Jack Sharp defeated William Helton and Don Huskey for the Republican nomination. Sharp faces Walt "Combat" Ward, D-Chattanooga, In November. District 31: Incumbent Arnold A. Stuloe, D-Soddy Daisy, vs. Wayne Shearer, R-Hlxson.

DMrict 32 Tom McFariand, Doings-ton, vs. Bruce Centred, R-Harriman. DMrict 34: Incumbent Michael Williams, R-MaynardvHie, vs. JJ. Dower, D-Lafollette.

DMrict 35: In unofficial results, Dennis Roach. R-Rutledge. defeated Duane Slone. R-Dandrldge. 64-36.

Roach faces Steve Drinnon, D-Jetferson City, In November. DMrict 3ft Incumbent Jerry Cross, D-CaryvWe. vs. Dennis Powers, R-Jacks-boro. WESTSTATE SENATE DMrict 27! Bobby Carter.

R-Jackson, wil face Incumbent Joe Nip McKnight, D-Jackson, In November. Unofficial results show that Carter defeated Charles Allen, R-Humboldt, and Norman a Setters, R-Jackaon, with 64 of the votes In 78 of 99 precincts. District 2ft Democratic Incumbent John N. Ford defeated Charles Jackson and Vernon Johnson Sr. Unofflcal results gave Ford 60 of the votes In 35 of 48 precincts.

Ford wN be unopposed for this Mamnhfel Mnmwh, ii' ii I Bill Purcdl, Democrat Ron P. Coles, Republican Purcell, 40, an attorney, has held the seat for eight years and has been House majority leader for the past four years. His top concern is protection of the people of Tennessee. He favors continued attention to children, families, schools, communities and the elderly. Coles, 52, a life-insurance salesman and Kroger employee, Is running on a pro-life and pro-family platform.

He opposes an Income tax or higher sales taxes, and favors possibly requiring people to have licenses to buy alcohol and tobacco. Both were unopposed In yesterday's primaries. DMrict indud: Dickerson Road, East Nashville-tnglewood and Donetaon areas of Davidson County. EASTSTATE SENATE District 1: At press time, with 33 of the vote William O. "Bill" Shults, D-Newport, was ahead of Tommye Dene Jones, D-Del Rio, by a 2-1 margin In the Democratic primary.

The winner faces Tommy G. Haun, R-GreenevIHe, in No- VWWct 3: Incumbent Dewey "Rust' Crowe. D-Johnson City, vs. Helen Stafford Wilson, R-Ellzabethton. District Sc In unofficial results, William "Bear" Stephenson, D-Cllnton, defeated Charles "Boomer" Winfrey, D-Lake City, for the Democratic nomination.

Stephenson faces Incumbent James Rand McNalty, R-Oak Ridge. DMrict ft With 77 of votes In, Jeff Miller, fVOevetand and Harold Stock-burger, PrCteveland, were runningneck-irHteck, 44-3, for the Republican nomination. Contenders Glen Marsh Byers and Dixie Witt both had less than 10. In the Democratic primary, Larry Guy. D-Benton.

had 45 of the vote, leading Jim Kendrick and Charles S. Her-on Jr DMrict It In unofficial results, David Fowler, R-Stgnal Mountain, defeated Incumbent Ray Albright, R-Cnattanooga, for the Republican nomtnatton. He will run unopposed. EASTSTATE HOUSE District In unofficial results, A.D. Jones Jr, D-Bluff City, defeated Chad H.

Thompson, D-Kingsport, tor the Democratic nomination. He faces incumbent Run Ramsey, R-Btountvil. i ii Tommy Burks, Democrat Republican Burks, 54, a Monterey farmer, has been a House member for eight years and a state senator for 16 years. He Is an advocate of victims' rights, law enforcement, and drug abuse resistance. Threat, 33, a Realtor In Manchester, is pro-life and favors term limits for legislators.

He opposes gun control and tax Increases. Both were unopposed In yesterday's primaries. DMrict btdudsK Cannon, Clay, Coffee, DeKalb, Jackson, Macon, Pickett and Putnam counties. I tWMHiitt I FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER Bob Rochelle, Democrat Jack Bowers, Republican Rochelle, 48, a Lebanon attorney, has held the seat for 12 years and is speaker pro tern of the Senate. He held a wide lead at press time over Jere R.

Young, 63. Rochelle supports Increased services for children and families. On crime, he wants to hold violent offenders while ensuring that other offenders are handled In a cost-efficient way. Bowers, 57, a retired Navy pilot now self-employed In real estate, says his top issue is law and order. Vote totals: Democratic privntvy Bob Rochelle 11,025 73 Jere a Young 4,038 27 With or 63 predncte reporting District indud: Smith, Trousdale and Wltoon count) and the Una, Arrttoch.

Priest Lake and Murfreesboro Road areas of Davidson County. Butch Lewis, Democrat Tarry McsntctV Reoubiwan i Lewis, 47, a businessman and for mer vtoe mayor of Manchester, has held the House seat for the past two -years. He's concerned with fighting juvenile crime, school funding, at- trading industry and Improving 1 roads In his district. Mcintosh, 35, Is his November opponent. Both were unopposed yesterday.

DMrict hdudees Coffee County and part of Grundy. John T. Bragg, JarnM M.Tobitt, Democrat Republican Bragg, 76, was first elected to the House In 1967 and Is chairman of the House Finance Committee. His -top Issues Include balancing the budget, continuing the basic educa- tlon program, completing the tech- notogy centers, ethics and a new higher education funding formula Tobitt, 35, a scheduling analyst with Nissan, defeated Timothy D. Davis, 27, to win the Republican nomlna- -tlon.

Tobitt opposes a state Income tax, favors capital punishment and truth In sentencing, and supports workfare. He also favors ethics rules for legislators and limits on campaign spending. 3 Vote totals: RftpubHCoVt prtfiwy James M. Tobitt 1.512 75 Timothy D. Davis 503 25.

With 17 of 18 precincts reporting DMrict indudM: Part of Rutherford County. I JereL Hargrove, Byron A. Looper, Republican Hargrove, 47, a Cookeville attorney, has held the seat for four years and Is assistant majority leader. He held a wide lead yesterday against Joe F. Dyer, 77, a Putnam County real-estate broker.

Looper, of Cookeville, was unopposed yesterday. Vote totals: Democratic primary Jere Hargrove 1,666 75 Joe F.Dyer 544 25 With 15 of 38 precincts reporting DMrict Mod: Putnam County. FACING OFF IN NOVEMBER Chart Curtis, Steve Mathias, Democrat Republican Curttss, 47, former White County executive, took an eariy lead against four others in the Democratic primary. His priorities are education and health care. Mathias, 46, a hospice director, was unopposed yesterday.

His goats are welfare reform and truth In sentencing. Incumbent rvory Hlllls D-McMinnville, retired. Vote totals: Democratic primary Charles Curtiss 249 48 Norman W. Rone 1,159 25 James a Fuller 770 16 James Austin Jones 308 7 Paula Fleming 231 5 With 16 of 28 precincts reporting DMrict Indud Whh County and parts of Cumberland and Warren counties. STATE SENATE Senator In even-numbered districts are not up for re-election until 1996.

Also unopposed this year District 7: Bud Gilbert, R-KnoxvWe. District ft Curtis Person rVMemphte. STATE HOUSE District Richard S. Venabte, R-Kingsport District Ralph Cole, R-ERzabethton. District Ke H.E.

Blttte, R-KnoxvMe. District V. Wayne A. Ritchie, D-Knoxville. District ft Doug Gunnels, R-Lenolr City.

District Bobby Wood, R-Harrtaon. District 27; BM McAfee, R-Chattanooga. District 3 David Coffey, R-Oak Ridge. District 37! Shelby Rhinehart, D-Spencer. District 3ft Leslie Wlnrtngham, D-HuntsvtHe.

District 3ft Bitty Rigsby, D-Cowan. District 4t John Mark Wlndle, D-LMngston. District St Robb Robinson, D-Madlson. District Bft Mary Pruttt, D-Nashvtfle. District It CUnt CaWcott, R-franfclin.

District 92 Clarence "Pete" PWHlps, D-Shetby- District Me Joe Fowfkes, D-Cornersvflie. District 72 Steve K. McOeniei, R-LexJngton. District Don Ridgeway, D-Paris. District 7 Roy B.

Herron, D-Oreeden. District 77: PhMp Pinion, OOnton City. District 7 Ronnie Cote, O-Oyersburg. District 7 Paul Phatan, D-Trenton. DMrict aft Page Watey, R-Botvar.

District ft Jos Kent, R-Memphis. Psrtrtct He Joe Towns Memphis. District He Larry J. Miser, D-Msmphi. Dfetrict Me Lois DeBery, D-Mempni..

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