Amanda Collins
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Amanda Collins (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 14. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. She advanced from the Democratic primary on August 1, 2024.
Collins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Amanda Collins earned a bachelor's degree from Berry College in 2000 and a master's degree in 2003 and an educational specialist degree in 2004, both from Georgia State University. Her career experience includes working as a psychologist.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent Jason Zachary and Amanda Collins are running in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
 | Jason Zachary (R) | |
| Amanda Collins (D)  | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14
Amanda Collins advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amanda Collins | 100.0 | 3,313 |
| Total votes: 3,313 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent Jason Zachary advanced from the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Zachary | 100.0 | 6,329 |
| Total votes: 6,329 | |||
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2022
See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent Jason Zachary defeated Amanda Collins in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Zachary (R) | 64.4 | 16,661 |
| Amanda Collins (D) | 35.6 | 9,227 | |
| Total votes: 25,888 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14
Amanda Collins advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14 on August 4, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amanda Collins | 100.0 | 3,204 |
| Total votes: 3,204 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent Jason Zachary advanced from the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14 on August 4, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Zachary | 100.0 | 6,361 |
| Total votes: 6,361 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Amanda Collins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Collins' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a retired school psychologist with a 20+ career in public schools, a mom of three children in public schools, and a public servant who is ready to listen to, advocate for, and represent my neighbors.
My legislative priorities for 2025 include: - common sense gun reform to protect schools and children; - revising Tennessee's complete abortion ban to include exceptions for rape, incest, life of the mother, and reproductive future of the mother; - strengthening state-level support and funding for Tennessee public schools and teachers; - expanding state-level support for medical and mental healthcare access and options; and - improving state and local collaborations to support small businesses and protect our local green spaces, waterways, and neighborhoods from aggressive development.
BUT...those are not the only issues I will work for! My number one goal when elected is to REPRESENT my community: to actively seek input, consider that input thoughtfully, and advocate for our shared good. My concerns might not be your concerns, but that doesn't mean your concerns aren't important--and my job is to listen to and work for ALL of us.
- I will be a true REPRESENTATIVE: listen to your concerns, bring solutions, and advocate for our community.
- I have the proven experience needed to build consensus in diverse teams, full of members with different agendas, for the best solutions.
- I will use my expertise in mental health, education, government bureaucracies, team building, research, communication, advocacy, data-based decision-making, and LISTENING to bring meaningful successes to District 14.
Education, healthcare, student and veteran mental health, public safety, state-supported local infrastructure and environmental improvement projects
Honesty, advocacy, efficacy, and communication
Actively seeking input from my community about issues affecting US and THEM (not just ME), thoughtfully considering and researching all viewpoints and concerns, data-based decision-making, and advocating for my community
I started helping my grandfather bale hay seasonally at age 8, but I don't remember getting paid! I then started paid babysitting at 11, which I did for many families throughout high school and college, including repeat regular summer "nanny" gigs; the first place I drove to immediately after passing my driver's test at 16 was straight to my job as a summer nanny! Also throughout high school I often helped a family friend with his various food trucks during local civic events. But my first "official" paid job was with Blockbuster Video, starting at age 18 right after graduating high school, and continuing during college breaks for several years.
Honestly? The Burger King jingle: "BEEEE KAYYY, have it your way, you RULE!"
Education, healthcare, community projects
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2022
Amanda Collins did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 3, 2024
