Chuck Fleischmann
Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (born October 11, 1962)[1] is the U.S. Representative-elect for Tennessee's 3rd congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Early life, education and career
Born in Manhattan, New York, he received a B.A. in Political Science at the University of Illinois.[1] He also received both Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude honors. He received his juris doctor at the University of Tennessee College of Law in Knoxville. He then moved to Chattanooga and in 1987 founded his own law firm, Fleischmann and Fleischmann. He is a former President at Chattanooga Bar Association and former Chairman of the Chattanooga Lawyers Pro Bono Committee.
2010 U.S. Congressional campaign
Republican incumbent Zach Wamp ran for Governor, leaving this an open seat.
His biggest competition in the Republican primary came from former state GOP chairwoman Robin Smith who was the more hard-right candidate.[2] Fleischmann narrowly defeated the second-place finisher Smith in the primary.[3] His first trial was against attorney John Wolfe, the Democratic nominee for the district. He said he won that case and the appeal "and now I want to defeat him a third time."[4] Tea Party-supported independent candidate Savas Kyriakidis, an attorney, restaurant owner and Iraq War veteran as Fleischmann doesn't appear to be enough of a fiscal conservative.[5] Fleischmann won the race with 57 percent of the votes to Wolfe's 28 percent and Kyriakidis' 11 percent.[6]
Personal life
Fleischmann is married to Brenda M. Fleischmann. They have three sons. They reside in Ooltewah.
References
- ^ a b Brotherton, Elizabeth (2010-11-3). "112th Congress: Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn. (3rd District)". CQ Politics.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ SCHELZIG, ERIK (2010-11-21). "AP Analysis: Command eludes TN GOP conservatives". Washington Examiner. Associated Press.
- ^ "Republican Primary Unofficial Results" (PDF). Tennessee Election Commission website. Retrieved August 6, 2010.
- ^ "Fleischmann Says First Aim Is To "Say Goodby To Nancy Pelosi"". Chattanoogan.com. August 30, 2010.
- ^ Hightower, Cliff (2010-11-07). "Tea party activity leaves some Republicans bitter". Chattanooga Times Free Press.
- ^ "Election Results Summary of Tennessee Races". MyFox Memphis. 2010-11-03.
External links
- Chuck Fleischmann for Congress official campaign site
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Profile at Vote Smart