Rick Eldridge

Rick Eldridge (born July 12, 1957) is an American politician. He is a Republican representing District 10 in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Rick Eldridge
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 10th district
Assumed office
January 8, 2019[1]
Preceded byTilman Goins
Personal details
Born (1957-07-12) July 12, 1957[2]
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceMorristown, Tennessee[3]

Political career

Eldridge served as a County Commissioner for eight years, including two terms as chairman.[4]

In 2018, Eldridge ran for election to the District 10 seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, which was being vacated by Tilman Goins.[5] He defeated Tommy Pedigo in the Republican primary, and Barbara Simmons in the general election.[1]

As of June 2020, Eldridge sits on the following committees:[2]

  • State Committee (Vice-Chair)
  • Corrections Subcommittee
  • Judiciary Committee
  • Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee
  • Naming, Designating, & Private Acts Committee

Electoral record
2018 Republican primary: Tennessee House of Representatives, District 10[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Rick Eldridge 4,435 62.8%
Republican Tommy Pedigo 2,532 37.2%
2018 general election: Tennessee House of Representatives, District 10[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Rick Eldridge 12,941 75.4%
Democratic Barbara Simmons 4,214 24.6%

References
  1. "Rick Eldridge". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  2. "Representative Rick Eldridge". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  3. "Rick Eldridge's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  4. Hightower, Cliff (7 November 2018). "Hamblen County goes to the polls, backs Republican ticket". Citizen Tribune. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  5. "Eldridge to run for State Rep". Citizen Tribune. 5 November 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2020.


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