Larry Miller (Tennessee politician) facts for kids
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Larry Miller
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| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 88th district |
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| Assumed office January 1995 |
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| Born | March 11, 1954 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residences | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Alma mater | LeMoyne–Owen College |
| Profession | Firefighter |
Larry J. Miller was born on March 11, 1954. He is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party. Since January 1995, he has been a representative for District 88 in the Tennessee House of Representatives. This means he helps make laws for the state of Tennessee. He lives in Memphis, Tennessee, and used to work as a firefighter.
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About Larry Miller
Larry Miller has been serving the people of Tennessee for a long time. As a state representative, he works to make decisions that affect his community and the entire state. He is part of the legislative branch of the government, which is responsible for creating laws.
His Role in Government
As a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, Larry Miller represents the people of District 88. His job involves:
- Listening to the concerns of people in his district.
- Proposing new laws or changes to existing ones.
- Voting on bills that become laws.
- Working with other representatives to solve problems in Tennessee.
Education and Early Life
Larry Miller went to LeMoyne–Owen College. There, he studied social science and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. This education helped prepare him for his career in public service. Before becoming a politician, he worked as a firefighter, which is a very important job that helps keep communities safe.
How Larry Miller Gets Elected
Larry Miller has been elected many times to represent his district. This shows that the people in his area trust him to make good decisions for them.
His First Election
Larry Miller was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 1994. He won both the Democratic Primary election and the General election that year.
Winning Re-elections
Since his first election, Larry Miller has been re-elected many times. He has often run for office without anyone challenging him, especially in the Democratic Primary elections. This means he had a lot of support from voters.
- In 2012, he won the General election with a large number of votes, getting about 75% of all votes.
- In 2008, he also won with a big lead, receiving over 84% of the votes against an independent candidate.
- He has continued to serve his district, showing his dedication to his community and the state of Tennessee.
External links
- Official page: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h88.html at the Tennessee General Assembly
- Larry Miller at Ballotpedia
- Larry Miller at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
