Phil Bredesen
Tennessee | Next Election: 2010Summary
In two terms leading the state, Governor Phil Bredesen has fulfilled his campaign promises to improve the state’s economy, schools and TennCare.
Governor Bredesen is the DGA's Policy Chair.
Date of Birth: November 21, 1943
Family: wife Andrea Conte and son Ben
Previous Office: Mayor of Nashville, 1991 - 1999
Percent of Vote Won in Previous Election: 68.6%
Accomplishments:
- Rescued state from fiscal crises without raising taxes or cutting education funding
- Record investments in Public Education
Read the full text of Gov. Bredesen's 2010 State of the State Address.
