Senator Don McLeary of Jackson is a candidate for re-election to the Tennessee State Senate in District 27, which includes Madison, Gibson and Carroll counties.

Senator Don McLeary recently joined the Republican Party in February of this year. He was the lone Democrat who voted to void the controversial election of Ophelia Ford (D-Memphis). Don votes his conscience and has never been afraid to stand up for what is right. He exemplifies what it means to choose principal over politics.

Don McLeary had the privilege of playing football at the University of Tennessee and remains proud of the part he played in the historic 1971 Sugar Bowl win. As a former head football coach and athletic director at UT Martin – Don knows what it’s like to lead and succeed under pressure.

As the Senior Vice President at the Bank of Madison County, he understands the importance of sound financial management and the value of a man’s word. Today he applies this experience, coupled with good common sense, to help restore fiscal responsibility and integrity to state government.

Don and his wife Mary live on the family farm in rural northwest Madison County where Don grew up. He is the father of three children and grandfather of six.

Senator McLeary would be honored for you to be part of his campaign. You may contact him, request campaign literature or yard signs, volunteer or send contributions to: Don McLeary for State Senate, P.O. Box 11076, Jackson, Tennessee 38308.

Biographical Information

• Married, Mary
• Three children and six grandchildren
• Graduated North Side High School 1966
• Graduated University of Tennessee at Knoxville BS Education 1970, MS Education 1972
• Investment Executive
• Tennessee Board of Education Legislator of the year award 2006
• Southwest Tennessee Development District Legislator of the Year 2005
• Northwest Tennessee Development District Legislator of the Year 2005
• Completed Darden University of Virginia School of Business Emerging Political Leaders Program 2005
• Harris Grove Methodist Church, Member of Choir

Public Office

• Senate member of the 103rd and 104th General Assemblies
• Vice Chair, Senate Education Committee
• Member, Senate Commerce, Labor and Agriculture Committee
• Member, Senate Environment, Conservation and Tourism
• Chairman, Fiscal Review Contract Sub-committee
• Vice Chairman, Fiscal Review Committee for the Tennessee General Assembly
• Vice Chairman, Education Oversight for the State of Tennessee

Community Involvement

• Rotary Club, Past President
• Board member of West Tennessee Health Care Foundation
• Board member of American Cancer Society
• Board member of American Heart Association
• Founding Member of Tennesseans for the Arts
• Honorary Chairman, Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk
• Honorary Chairman, West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation Diane Odell Christmas Homecoming Gala
• Board member of West Tennessee River Basin Authority
• Board member of Southwest Tennessee Development District