May 18, 2013
Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn.)
- District: 1st District, Northeast -- 'tri-cities,' Morristown
- Residence: Johnson City
- Born: July 21, 1945; Clarksville, Tenn.
- Religion: Methodist
- Family: Wife, Pam Roe; three children
- Education: Austin Peay State U., B.S. 1967 (biology); U. of Tennessee, M.D. 1973
- Military Service: Army Medical Corps 1973-74
- Political Highlights: Johnson City Board of Commissioners, 2003-09 (mayor, 2007-09); U.S. House, 2009-present; sought Republican nomination for U.S. House, 2006
- Elected: Elected: 2008 (3rd term)
- Committee Assignments: Education & the Workforce (Early Childhood, Elementary & Secondary Education; Health, Employment, Labor & Pensions - Chairman); Veterans' Affairs (Health; Oversight & Investigations)
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State Information: 1st District, Northeast -- 'tri-cities,' Morristown
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | general | Phil Roe (R) | 182,252 | 76% |
| Alan Woodruff (D) | 47,663 | 19.9% | ||
| Karen Brackett (I) | 4,837 | 2% | ||
| Robert Smith (GREEN) | 2,872 | 1.2% | ||
| Michael Salyer (I) | 2,048 | 0.8% |
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