Eddie Yokley (born April 4, 1952) is a Democratic American politician from

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. He has served four terms in the

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representing Tennessee's 11th district in the

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. Yokley ran and lost to David Hawk for Tennessee's 5th District in 2012.

Education

He graduated South Greene High School. He received his B.S. from East Tennessee State University. Jordan graduated from the

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at West Point in 2005.

Family

He is married to Carolyn, and they have two sons, Jordan and Tyler.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Yokley, Eddie East Tennessee State University alumni 1952 births Living people People from Greeneville, Tennessee Democratic Party members of the Tennessee House of Representatives