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Summary

Representative Craig Fitzhugh

Full Name: Craig Fitzhugh
Office: State House (TN) - District 82, Democratic
First Elected: 1994
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Pamela; 2 Children: Elizabeth, Tom; 1 Grandchild: Marley
Birth Date: 03/22/1950
Birth Place: Brownsville, TN
Home City: Ripley, TN
Religion: Baptist

Recent Key Votes

HB 553 - Prohibits War Monuments from Being Renamed
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 25, 2013

SB 3597 - Prohibits Discrimination Against Religious Student Groups at Public Universities
Legislation (Nay)

April 30, 2012 - Prohibits a state higher education institution from discriminating against or denying recognition, funds, or facilities to a student organization based on the religious nature ...

SB 3310 - Requires Abstinence-Centered Sex Education in Schools
Legislation (Nay)

April 27, 2012 - Prohibits a Local Educational Agency (LEA) from using an organization or an individual to teach a family life curriculum if that organization or individual ...

More Key Votes

Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Jobs Matter

Jan. 1, 2012 - Craig believes that jobs and the economy should be the #1 priority of the Tennessee General Assembly. Supports full funding for the West Tennessee Industrial ...

Issue Position: Education Matters

Jan. 1, 2012 - Craig believes that the key to a healthy economy is a solid education, which means strong public schools and access to higher education. Supports full ...

Issue Position: People Matter

Jan. 1, 2012 - Craig believes we need a government that is people centered, that's why he's held 9 Town Hall Meetings over the last year and prints his ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 67%
2012 Tennessee Right to Life (TRL) Positions 66%
2011-2012 Tennessee National Federation of Independent Business Positions 64%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Candidate Self-finance ($20,000.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Craig Fitzhugh refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
rep.craig.fitzhugh@capitol.tn.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/house/members/h82.html

District Website
http://www.craigfitzhugh.com/

General Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/repcraigfitzhugh

District Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Craig-Fitzhugh/62347312776?sid=0b9bc6b5c401e5a2047ffd040d7d6b04&ref=s

Capitol
301 6th Avenue North
Suite 33 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-741-2134
Fax: 615-741-1446

District
135 South Alpine Street
Ripley, TN 38063
Phone: 731-772-8978

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