Michael Curcio
Michael G. Curcio | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – November 8, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | David Shepard |
| Succeeded by | Jody Barrett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 15, 1982 |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | University of Mississippi (BA) |
| Website | Official website Campaign website |
Michael G. Curcio (born November 15, 1982) is an American politician from the state of Tennessee. A Republican, Curcio formerly represented the 69th district of the Tennessee House of Representatives, based in Columbia and Dickson, from 2017–2022.[1][2]
Career
In 2014, Curcio ran for the 69th district of the Tennessee House of Representatives against Democratic incumbent David Shepard. After a heated race, Curcio lost to Shepard by 16 votes, 50.1-49.9%.[3]
Curcio soon a declared a second campaign for the seat in 2016, while Shepard announced he would retire.[4] This time, Curcio defeated two primary challengers before easily winning the general election over Democrat Dustin Evans and flipping the seat to Republicans.[5][6]
Curcio ran to replace Cameron Sexton as Majority Caucus Chairman in 2019, but ultimately lost to fellow Republican representative Jeremy Faison.[7]
Personal life
Curcio lives in Dickson with his wife, Mary Katherine, and their three children.[8]
References
- ^ "Representative Michael Curcio". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ "Michael Curcio". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ Chris Gadd (November 5, 2014). "Shepard wins District 69 by 16 votes". Tennessean. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ "Michael Curcio announces second bid for GOP nod in 69th House District". Tennessean. November 18, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ Chris Gadd (August 4, 2016). "District 69: Curcio victory, Evans wins by 49 votes". Tennessean. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ Chris Gadd (November 8, 2016). "Curcio wins TN House District 69 seat". Tennessean. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ Nancy Amons (August 22, 2019). "Faison picked to be House Majority Caucus Chairman". WSMV - News 4 Nashville. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ "Meet Michael". Curcio For State Representative. Retrieved July 27, 2020.