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| − | Following the death of incumbent popular congressman [[J. Will Taylor|James Willis "J. Will" Taylor, Jr.]] in 1939, Jennings was among several Republican contenders for the seat, which included Taylor's older daughter Elizabeth.<ref>Hill, Ray (September 3, 2018). [https://knoxfocus.com/archives/this-weeks-focus/mystery-j-will-taylors-death-ii/ The Mystery After J. Will Taylor’s Death, II]. ''The Knoxville Focus''. Retrieved August 5, 2021.</ref> However, Elizabeth Taylor ultimately decided against running for her late father's seat, citing her mother's ill health. Jennings, who previously unsuccessfully sought to primary Taylor, subsequently received the GOP nomination and | + | Following the death of incumbent popular congressman [[J. Will Taylor|James Willis "J. Will" Taylor, Jr.]] in 1939, Jennings was among several Republican contenders for the seat, which included Taylor's older daughter Elizabeth.<ref>Hill, Ray (September 3, 2018). [https://knoxfocus.com/archives/this-weeks-focus/mystery-j-will-taylors-death-ii/ The Mystery After J. Will Taylor’s Death, II]. ''The Knoxville Focus''. Retrieved August 5, 2021.</ref> However, Elizabeth Taylor ultimately decided against running for her late father's seat, citing her mother's ill health. Jennings, who previously unsuccessfully sought to primary Taylor, subsequently received the GOP nomination and faced [[Democrat]] Hammond Fowler, who attacked the authenticity of his support for the [[TVA]].<ref>Hill, Ray (September 9, 2018). [https://knoxfocus.com/archives/this-weeks-focus/fight-succeed-j-will-taylor/ The Fight To Succeed J. Will Taylor]. ''The Knoxville Focus''. Retrieved August 5, 2021.</ref> However, Jennings still defeated Fowler by a landslide.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=310771 TN - District 02 - Special Election Race - Dec 30, 1939]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved August 5, 2021.</ref> He would be re-elected five times in 1940, 1942, 1944, 1946, and 1948.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=129423 Candidate - John Jennings]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved August 5, 2021.</ref> |
Jennings voted for the 1940 Gavagan-Fish<ref>FascinatingPolitics (July 1, 2018). [https://fascinatingpolitics.com/2018/07/01/on-ideology-and-anti-lynching-legislation/ On Ideology and Anti-Lynching Legislation]. ''Mad Politics: The Bizarre, Fascinating, and Unknown of American Political History''. Retrieved August 5, 2021.</ref> [[anti-lynching bill]].<ref>[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/76-3/h96 TO PASS H.R. 801, A BILL TO MAKE LYNCHING A FEDERAL CRIME.]. ''GovTrack.us''. Retrieved August 5, 2021.</ref> | Jennings voted for the 1940 Gavagan-Fish<ref>FascinatingPolitics (July 1, 2018). [https://fascinatingpolitics.com/2018/07/01/on-ideology-and-anti-lynching-legislation/ On Ideology and Anti-Lynching Legislation]. ''Mad Politics: The Bizarre, Fascinating, and Unknown of American Political History''. Retrieved August 5, 2021.</ref> [[anti-lynching bill]].<ref>[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/76-3/h96 TO PASS H.R. 801, A BILL TO MAKE LYNCHING A FEDERAL CRIME.]. ''GovTrack.us''. Retrieved August 5, 2021.</ref> | ||
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John Jennings, Jr. (June 6, 1880 – February 27, 1956) was a Tennessee Republican who represented the state's 2nd congressional district mostly during the 1940s, succeeding James Willis Taylor, who died in office. He was previously a delegate to the Republican National Conventions three times during the 1910s, in addition to being a special assistant to the United States Attorney General.
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Following the death of incumbent popular congressman James Willis "J. Will" Taylor, Jr. in 1939, Jennings was among several Republican contenders for the seat, which included Taylor's older daughter Elizabeth.[1] However, Elizabeth Taylor ultimately decided against running for her late father's seat, citing her mother's ill health. Jennings, who previously unsuccessfully sought to primary Taylor, subsequently received the GOP nomination and faced Democrat Hammond Fowler, who attacked the authenticity of his support for the TVA.[2] However, Jennings still defeated Fowler by a landslide.[3] He would be re-elected five times in 1940, 1942, 1944, 1946, and 1948.[4]
Jennings voted for the 1940 Gavagan-Fish[5] anti-lynching bill.[6]
In the 1950 Midterm Elections, Jennings faced a primary challenge from Howard Baker, Sr. (the father of later Tennessee U.S. senator Howard Baker, Jr.), and lost renomination in a landslide.[7]
References
- ↑ Hill, Ray (September 3, 2018). The Mystery After J. Will Taylor’s Death, II. The Knoxville Focus. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ↑ Hill, Ray (September 9, 2018). The Fight To Succeed J. Will Taylor. The Knoxville Focus. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ↑ TN - District 02 - Special Election Race - Dec 30, 1939. Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ↑ Candidate - John Jennings. Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ↑ FascinatingPolitics (July 1, 2018). On Ideology and Anti-Lynching Legislation. Mad Politics: The Bizarre, Fascinating, and Unknown of American Political History. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ↑ TO PASS H.R. 801, A BILL TO MAKE LYNCHING A FEDERAL CRIME.. GovTrack.us. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ↑ TN District 2 - R Primary Race - Aug 03, 1950. Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 5, 2021.