2010 Tennessee House of Representatives election
November 2, 2010
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99 Seats in the Tennessee House of Representatives 50 seats needed for a majority | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Results: Republican gain Democratic hold Republican hold Independent Republican hold Vote Share: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2010 Tennessee House of Representatives election was held on November 2, 2010, to elect 99 seats for the Tennessee House of Representatives. The elections coincided with the Governor, U.S. House, and State Senate elections. The primary elections were held on August 5, 2010.
Republicans gained 14 seats, expanding their House majority. With Bill Haslam flipping the governorship to the Republicans, and with the state legislature also under Republican control, the party secured its first government trifecta in Tennessee since 1869. Following this election, Republicans have continuously maintained their trifecta.