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  Cooper, Jim
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AffiliationDemocratic   
NameJim Cooper
Address2321 Woodmont Blvd
Nashville, Tennessee , United States
EmailNone
Website[Link]
Born June 19, 1954
Died Still Living (70 years)
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Last ModifedDavid
Nov 15, 2019 08:24am
Tags Caucasian - Married - Episcopalian -
InfoFull name: James Hayes Shofner Cooper

Committees:

Budget
Government Reform
Sub-Committee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs
Sub-Committee on Civil Service, Census and Agency Organization
Armed Services
Sub-Committee on Tactical Air and Land Forces
Sub-Committee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities
Sub-Committee on Total Force
Member of the New Democrat Network (NDN)

Born: June 19, 1954 in Nashville , TN

Education:

BA in History & Economics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , 1975
Morehead Scholar
B.A./M.A. in Politics & Economics, Oxford University , 1977
Rhodes Scholar
JD, Harvard Law School , 1980

Family:

Wife: Martha
Children: Mary (13), Jamie (12), Hayes (7)

History:

Founder and Partner; Brentwood Capital Advisors, LLC; 1999-2002
Sourced and raised funds for growing regional companies and businesses
Adjunct Professor; Owen School of Management, Vanderbilt University ; 1995-2002
Taught MBA and Executive MBA students health care policy
Managing Director; Equitable Securities; 1995-1999
Nashville � based investment bank
Congressman for the 4th Congressional District of Tennessee, 1983-1995
Served on the Enegy & Commerce and Budget Committees
Small Business Subcommittee
Special legislative focus on health care and consumer issues
Povided leadeship in major telecommunications, envionmental and enegy legislation
Attorney; Waller, Lansden, Dortch, & Davis; Nashville, Tennessee, 1980-1982




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RACES
  11/03/2020 TN District 05 Won 99.99% (+99.99%)
  08/06/2020 TN District 05 - D Primary Won 57.09% (+17.19%)
  01/03/2019 US House Armed Services Committee Majority Members Won 5.81% (-0.43%)
  11/06/2018 TN District 05 Won 67.85% (+35.69%)
  08/02/2018 TN District 05 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/03/2017 US House Speaker Lost 0.23% (-54.97%)
  11/08/2016 TN District 05 Won 62.64% (+25.27%)
  08/04/2016 TN District 05 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  10/29/2015 US House Speaker Lost 0.23% (-54.40%)
  01/06/2015 US House Speaker Lost 0.24% (-52.57%)
  11/04/2014 TN District 5 Won 62.32% (+26.62%)
  01/03/2013 US House Speaker Lost 0.47% (-51.05%)
  11/06/2012 TN - District 05 Won 65.23% (+32.45%)
  01/05/2011 US House Speaker Lost 0.23% (-55.43%)
  11/02/2010 TN - District 05 Won 56.23% (+14.15%)
  08/05/2010 TN District 5 - D Primary Won 89.38% (+82.51%)
  11/04/2008 TN - District 05 Won 65.89% (+34.91%)
  11/07/2006 TN - District 05 Won 68.90% (+40.88%)
  08/03/2006 TN - District 05 - D Primary Won 91.58% (+83.17%)
  11/02/2004 TN - District 05 Won 69.26% (+38.53%)
  11/05/2002 TN District 5 Won 63.73% (+30.48%)
  08/01/2002 TN District 5 - D Primary Won 46.72% (+22.57%)
  11/08/1994 TN US Senate - Special Election Lost 38.61% (-21.83%)
  08/04/1994 TN US Senate - Special D Primary Won 99.99% (+99.97%)
  11/03/1992 TN District 4 Won 64.06% (+31.48%)
  08/06/1992 TN District 4 - D Primary Won 84.76% (+74.44%)
  11/06/1990 TN District 4 Won 67.42% (+37.80%)
  11/08/1988 TN District 4 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/04/1986 TN District 4 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/06/1984 TN District 4 Won 75.16% (+50.33%)
  11/02/1982 TN District 4 Won 66.13% (+32.26%)
  08/05/1982 TN District 4 - D Primary Won 68.54% (+37.07%)
ENDORSEMENTS
VA District 10 - D Primary - Jun 18, 2024 D Daniel Helmer
Nashville, TN Mayor - Aug 03, 2023 D Jeff Yarbro
US House Speaker - Jan 03, 2019 I No Preference
TN Governor - D Primary - Aug 02, 2018 D Karl Dean
US House Speaker - Jan 03, 2017 D Tim Ryan
US House Minority Leader - Nov 30, 2016 D Tim Ryan
US House Speaker - Oct 29, 2015 I Colin Powell
US House Speaker - Jan 06, 2015 I Colin Powell
US House Speaker - Jan 03, 2013 I Colin Powell
US House Speaker - Jan 05, 2011 D Heath Shuler
TN US President - D Primary - Feb 05, 2008 D Barack Obama
US President - D Primaries - Jun 03, 2008 D Barack Obama
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