Former Rep. John Tanner

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Summary

TANNER, John S., a Representative from Tennessee; born in Halls, Lauderdale County, Tenn., September 22, 1944; graduated from Union City High School, Union City, 1962; B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn., 1966; J.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn., 1968; United States Navy, 1968-1972; Tennessee Army National Guard, 1974-2000; lawyer, private practice; member of the Tennessee state house of representatives, 1976-1986; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred First and to the ten succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1989-January 3, 2011); not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Twelfth Congress in 2010.

Biographical

Full Name: John Sumners Tanner
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: Sept. 22, 1944 (age: 79)
Place of Birth: Halls, Tenn.
Religion: Disciples of Christ
Hometown: Union City, Tenn.

Wikipedia

Official biography

Family:

Married: Betty Ann Tanner

2 children

Relations with people in our database:

Grandfather of Abby Frances Atkins

Education

University of Tennessee College of Law - JD (1968)
University of Tennessee Knoxville - BS (1966)

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 1989-Jan. 2, 2011) Retired

Member, 8th Congressional District of Tennessee

Election Results

2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

8th Congressional District of Tennessee

John Sumners Tanner, 99.97%
Democrat
2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

8th Congressional District of Tennessee

John Sumners Tanner, 73.18%
Democrat

John Farmer, 26.82%
Republican
2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

8th Congressional District of Tennessee

John Sumners Tanner, 74.34%
Democrat

James L Hart, 25.63%
Republican
2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

8th Congressional District of Tennessee

John Sumners Tanner, 70.14%
Democrat

Mat Mcclain, 27.30%
Republican

James L Hart, 2.55%
Independent
2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

8th Congressional District of Tennessee

John Sumners Tanner, 72.26%
Democrat

Billy Yancy, 27.73%
Republican
1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

8th Congressional District of Tennessee

John Sumners Tanner, 99.97%
Democrat
1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)

8th Congressional District of Tennessee

John Sumners Tanner, 67.26%
Democrat

Tom Watson, 29.92%
Republican

Donna Malone, 2.62%
Independent
1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)

8th Congressional District of Tennessee

John Sumners Tanner, 63.80%
Democrat

Neal R Morris, 36.19%
Republican
1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)

8th Congressional District of Tennessee

John Sumners Tanner, 83.74%
Democrat

Lawrence J Barnes, 5.88%
Independent

David L Ward, 4.24%
Independent

John E Vinson, 3.33%
Independent

Millard J Mckissack II, 2.81%
Independent
1991 (Nov. 6, 1990 election)

8th Congressional District of Tennessee

John Sumners Tanner, 99.96%
Democrat
1989 (Nov. 8, 1988 election)

8th Congressional District of Tennessee

John Sumners Tanner, 62.44%
Democrat

Ed Bryant, 37.56%
Republican

Employment History

Bridgeway Advocacy LLC (Feb. 2020-)

Partner
Integrated Strategy Group LLC (2020-)

Partner
Prime Policy Group (Jan. 2011-2019)

Vice Chair

Awards

Legislative Award (National Rural Health Association) (2001)

Military History

Tennessee Army National Guard (1974-2000)

Colonel
U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps (1968-1972)

Contact Information

Email, work:
john.tanner@bridgewayadvocacy.com

Washington, D.C. Office
Washington, District of Columbia
Direct phone: 202-420-8503
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Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Listed as lobbyist by registrants:

Bridgeway Advocacy LLC (2020-2024)
Prime Policy Group (2012-2019)

Lobbied on behalf of:

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Registered to represent foreign interests by:

Bridgeway Advocacy LLC
Prime Policy Group (2012-2016)

Privately Financed Travel

15 trips taken between 2000 - 2008 costing $91,322

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Trip Destinations:

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2010, 2010 (Amendment), 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2006 (Amendment), 2005, 2005 (Amendment), 2004, 2004 (Amendment), 2003, 2002, 2002 (Amendment)
Termination: 2011
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $68,750.03
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