Timothy Wirgau (born September 2, 1963) is an American business owner and politician who was a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing the 75th district from 2011 to 2019. He is a Republican.
Early life and education Timothy Wirgau was born on September 2, 1963, in Towanda, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Bronson High School in Bronson, Michigan and later attended Glen Oaks Community College. He later moved to Paris, Tennessee where he established a printing business, Abbotts Print Shop.
Tennessee House of Representatives (2011–2019)
Elections In 2008, Wirgau ran in the Tennessee 75th House district against Democrat incumbent Willie Borchert. Wirgau easily prevailed in a three-way Republican primary, but narrowly lost the general election to Borchert by a roughly 300-vote margin.
In 2010, Wirgau again challenged Borchert. He won the Republican primary unopposed, and later defeated Borchert in the general election winning roughly 68 percent of the district's votes.
In 2012, Wirgau ran for re-election, winning the Republican primary unopposed, and defeating Democrat Steve Wright and independent James Hart.
In 2018, Wirgau ran for re-election to a fifth term in office. However, he was defeated by Bruce Griffey in the Republican primary. Griffey went on to win the general election.
References
External links Official page at the Tennessee General Assembly Campaign site
Tim Wirgau at Ballotpedia Tim Wirgau at the National Institute on Money in State Politics