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State Representative Mary Littleton

Mary Littleton serves as State Representative for District 78 in Tennessee.

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  • Entered office.

Mary Littleton is an American politician and a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. She has represented District 78 since January 8, 2013. As a Republican, she has been a strong advocate for fiscal conservatism and has worked to protect children and vulnerable populations.

Background:

  • Born on September 7, 1957.
  • Nationality: American.
  • Political party: Republican.
  • Residence: Dickson, Tennessee.

Elections:

  • In the 2012 general election, Mary Littleton secured victory with 58.0% of the vote, defeating Democratic nominee Linda Hayes and independent candidate Rick Wilson.
  • Subsequent elections in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022 saw her re-elected with consistent support from voters.

Contributions and Positions:

  • Littleton has consistently voted for balanced budgets, advocated for abolishing the death tax, and supported reductions in sales tax on groceries.
  • She has championed increased funding for schools and received repeated “A” ratings from the NRA Political Victory Fund.
  • Notably, she voted against Governor Haslam’s IMPROVE Act, which aimed to fund road and infrastructure improvements by raising gas and diesel taxes.
  • Littleton also supported a bill to legalize medical marijuana during a meeting of the House Criminal Justice Committee.
  • Her legislative efforts include measures to ensure the welfare of children whose parents are arrested and to combat the opioid crisis in Tennessee.

Party Leadership:

  • Littleton served on the Tennessee Republican Party State Executive Committee from 2002 to 2014 and held the position of vice-chairwoman from 2010 to 2014.
  • She previously chaired the Dickson County Republican Party.

Overall, Mary Littleton’s commitment to conservative values and her focus on child welfare have made her a respected figure in Tennessee politics.