The timeline of history has a Republican stamp on it, as of November 4, 2008. This historical moment is completely due to the tremendous work of you, the grassroots supporter, the faithful in the field, and dear precious friends of this party.

Both chambers of the legislature, for the first time since 1869, are now led by Republican majorities. The leadership of Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey and his team in the Senate and Jason Mumpower with his team in the House have provided a core for the vision of this historical accomplishment.

The net gain reported has been 4 in the state house and 3 in the state senate for a 50-49 count in the TN House and 19-14 in the TN Senate. There were a lot of legislative victories, a total of 14 non-incumbent wins, that generated the new majority.

The Tennessee Republican Party launched “Taking the Hill” as its commitment in August 2007 as I was elected Chairman of this great state party. “Taking the Hill” is the charge heard for months regarding our political efforts to take the “hill” in D.C. and Tennessee. With great candidates, great volunteers, great staff and great contributors, we Took the Hill on November 4, 2008!

John McCain & Sarah Palin won in Tennessee with 57% of the vote.

Senator Lamar Alexander was re-elected with 65% of the vote.

All four of our Republican Congressional seats were strongly held by our Republicans: Jimmy Duncan, Zach Wamp, Marsha Blackburn, and Dr. Phil Roe.

Here’s the list of Tennessee Republican winners and new faces in new places:

Wins in the House defeating Democrats:
Tony Shipley – TnHD 2 (against incumbent)
Terri Lynn Weaver – TnHD40
Joe Carr – TnHD 48
Joshua Evans – TnHD 66 (against incumbent)
Vance Dennis – TnHD 71

Wins in House to hold GOP retirees:
Chad Faulkner – TnHD 36
Ryan Haynes – TnHD 14
Bob Ramsey – TnHD 20
Curtis Halford – TnHD 79
Barrett Rich – TnHD 94

Wins in Senate defeating Democrats-independent:
Mike Faulk – TnSD 4 (against incumbent)
Doug Overbey – TnSD 8
Ken Yager – TnSD 12
Dolores Gresham – TnSD 26

Principles and our People…our great Tennessee Republican Party!

Thanks to all!

Robin Smith, TRP Chairman