| Bob Tuke | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Robert Dudley Tuke December 5, 1947 Rochester, New York |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia, Vanderbilt University |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Susan |
| Website | |
| www.tukefortennessee.com | |
Robert Dudley Tuke (born December 5, 1947, Rochester, New York) was the Democratic nominee for the 2008 United States Senate election in Tennessee, having won the Democratic primary in August. He faced incumbent Republican Lamar Alexander in the general election in November, losing by approximately 33% of the final vote.[1]
Tuke is a decorated United States Marine and served in the Vietnam War. He was the Chairman of the Democratic Party of Tennessee from 2005 to 2007, and also served as Barack Obama's Presidential campaign chair in Tennessee.[2] Tuke earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He is also a graduate of Vanderbilt University, where he received his juris doctorate.[3] As of 2015[update], Tuke is a Partner at the Nashville law firm of Trauger and Tuke.
See also[]
- United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2008
References[]
- ↑ "Alexander wins re-election in landslide". The Tennesseean. 2008-11-04. http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081104/NEWS0206/81104163. Retrieved 2008-11-18.[dead link]
- ↑ Bob Tuke Campaign Website
- ↑ Robert D. 'Bob' Tuke Project Vote Smart
External links[]
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
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