State Representative Jim Hackworth Announces His
Re-Election Bid for the Tennessee General Assembly

Representative touts strong record of fiscal responsibility,
education, improved health care and bringing new jobs to Anderson County
 

(Clinton) – State Representative Jim Hackworth (D-Clinton) today announced his re-election bid for the 33rd Legislative District in the Tennessee General Assembly.

“Over the past six years I have listened to my constituents, and I have worked hard to represent the values of our families,” Hackworth said.  “It has been a honor to serve the citizens of Anderson County and it is my desire to continue that service in the coming years.”

First elected in 2002, Hackworth cited his strong record on fiscal responsibility, improving education, expanding in-home health care, getting tough on those who hire illegal immigrants, reducing taxes on working families and seniors, keeping us safe, and helping bring new job opportunities to Anderson County as reasons why he should be returned to the General Assembly in November.

“Good government is about making good choices and as your representative, I will continue doing everything I can to make sure the Tennessee House of Representatives makes good choices when it comes to local schools having adequate resources, our teachers having competitive salaries, making quality health care more affordable and available, improving the safety of our neighborhoods and bringing more good paying jobs here to Anderson County,” Hackworth said.

Hackworth also emphasized his close relationship with Governor Bredesen and his ability to work across party lines to get real results for Anderson County.

“By working closely with the Governor, as well as members from the other side of the aisle, I have been able to accomplish many improvements in education funding and long-term care reform,” Hackworth said.  “Building upon and maintaining those gains will be my top priority in Nashville in the years ahead.”

A native of Anderson County, Hackworth is the son of James and Peggy Saunders Hackworth of Clinton.  He lived in Oak Ridge, Clinton and Dutch Valley prior to graduating from Clinton High School in 1969.  He received an associate's degree in supervision and management from Roane State Community College and received bachelor's and master's degrees in applied organizational management from Tusculum College.

Jim and his wife, Brenda, have two sons, a grandson and a granddaughter.  He is a past president of the Claxton Optimist Club and the Anderson County Habitat for Humanity.  Jim and Brenda are members of the First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge.

The Democratic Primary for the State House of Representatives is August 7.
The General Election is November 4.