Zach Wamp

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Zach Wamp

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth October 28, 1957 (Age: 68)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Zach Wamp has a background rooted in both education and business, transitioning into public service. He attended prestigious institutions but did not complete his undergraduate degree. Wamp began his career in real estate before moving into political campaigns. He served multiple terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he focused on funding infrastructure projects and advocated for policy reforms. Post-Congress, Wamp engaged in consulting and educational initiatives, notably in STEM, and chaired significant national events.

Political Ideas

Zach Wamp's political identity is marked by an intriguing blend of fiscal conservatism and surprising flexibility on certain issues. He has a history of supporting regional economic initiatives, such as the Chickamauga Dam lock, while simultaneously showing an unexpected shift on Wall Street bailout legislation. Wamp's ideological stances reveal a tension between his commitment to limited government and his advocacy for federal funding in specific contexts. His legislative record and policy shifts suggest a highly localized approach, balancing regional interests with broader ideological commitments.

Campaigns
2010: Tennessee State Governor

Election History

Tennessee Governor 2010, Republican Primary Results

210,332 votes (29.20%)

Loss

Winner: Bill Haslam

2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee's 3rd congressional district election, 2008

184,964 votes (69.37%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee's 3rd congressional district election, 2006

130,791 votes (65.69%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee's 3rd congressional district election, 2004

166,154 votes (64.74%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee's 3rd congressional district election, 2002

112,254 votes (64.54%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee's 3rd congressional district election, 2000

139,840 votes (63.87%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee's 3rd congressional district election, 1998

75,100 votes (66.00%)

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee's 3rd congressional district election, 1996

113,408 votes (56.30%)

Win
1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee's 3rd congressional district election, 1994

52.26% of vote

Win
1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Tennessee's 3rd congressional district election, 1992

47.46% of vote

Loss

Winner: Marilyn Lloyd