Ron Travis
American politician
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Ron Travis (born 1954) is an American politician.[1][2][3][self-published source] He serves as a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 31st district, encompassing parts of Bledsoe, Roane, Sequatchie and Rhea Counties.[1] He was last elected November 6, 2018 and he has been in office for 7 years. His term ends in 2020.[4]
Ron Travis | |
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Travis in 2025 | |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| Assumed office 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Cobb |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1954 (age 71–72) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Laura |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Tennessee State University (attended) |
Early life and education
He was born on November 3, 1954.[1] He attended Tennessee State University, but did not graduate.[2]
Career
Business
He formerly owned an insurance agency with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company with five branches in East Tennessee. He was an Insurance agent for 27 years.[5][1][2]
Politics
Since 2012, he has served as State Representative for the 31st district of Tennessee, replacing Jim Cobb.[1] He is a member of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, the House Insurance and Banking Committee, and the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee.[1] His community involvement is also unreal! He is the house member of the 108th through 111th General Assemblies, member of Downtown Dayton Association, Pikeville, Dayton, Dunlap, and Roane County Chamber of Commerce, Emmaus Community, Executive Board Southeast Tennessee Rural Planning Organization, and the Board of Directors National Association of Christian Athletes.[6]
In 2023, Travis supported a resolution to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.[7]
Political positions
Education
He opposes school vouchers.[2]
Committee memberships
Election results
2012 Republican primary election
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 31 Republican Primary, 2012[9] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Ron Travis | 50.6% | 4,358 |
| Jim Cobb (Incumbent) | 49.4% | 4,255 |
| Total Votes | 8,613 | |
2014 Republican primary election
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 31 Republican Primary, 2014[9] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Ron Travis | 65.1% | 6,726 |
| Jim Cobb | 34.9% | 3,602 |
| Total Votes | 10,328 | |
2016 Republican primary election
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 31 Republican Primary, 2016[4] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Ron Travis (Incumbent) | 85.50% | 3,899 |
| June Griffin | 14.50% | 661 |
| Total Votes | 4,560 | |
2018 general election
| General Election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 31[4] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Republican | Ron Travis | 78.8% | 15,700 |
| Democrat | Dean Sparks | 21.2% | 4,216 |
| Total Votes | 19,916 | ||
Personal life
He is married to his wife Laura. Together, they have two daughters and four grandchildren.[6]
His home city is Dayton Tennessee.[10] He is a Methodist and attends First United Methodist Church in Dayton.[11]
Community involvement
- House Member of the 108th though 111th General Assemblies[8]
- Member of Downtown Dayton Association[8]
- Pikeville, Dayton, Dunlap, and Roane County Chamber of Commerce[8]
- Civitan[8]
- Emmaus Community[8]
- Executive Board Southeast Tennessee Rural Planning Organization[8]
- Board of Directors National Association of Christian Athletes[8]
Rewards and honors
As of 2017,[update] he had earned the following:
- Tennessee Development District Association Legislator of the Year 2017
- Nationwide Insurance President's and Champion's conference qualifier multiple years
- Life Underwriter's Training Council Fellow (LUTCF)
- Tennessee Men's Health - Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award 2014
- Tennessee Development District Association - Legislator of the Year Award 2014
- Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Champion of Commerce Award 2014[6]