Vincent Dixie (born August 20, 1973) is an American businessman, politician, and a Democratic member of the

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, representing District 54 since 2019. Dixie is one of 32 freshman members of the 111th

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. He succeeded

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after she was sworn into the

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Education and early career

Dixie attended

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where he received his bachelor's degree in Accounting ( BBA) in 1997 and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in 2004. In 2009, he founded the bail bonding companies A Way Out Bonding and Bail U Out Bonding. Prior to this he worked in the health care industry as an international auditor for

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and

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Political campaigns

In November 2024, Dixie announced he would run to be party chair of the

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. During the election by the state executive committee in January 2025, he withdrew after the first round of voting. In July 2025, Dixie announced he would run in the upcoming

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for

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. The election was triggered by the resignation of Republican incumbent Mark Green following his yes vote on the final

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. Dixie is currently running against fellow state representatives Aftyn Behn and Bo Mitchell for the Democratic nomination.

Legislative committees

Dixie currently serves as a member of the following legislative committees: * Education Committee ** K–12 Subcommittee * Health Committee ** Public Health Subcommittee

Political positions and sponsored bills

Criminal justice

Dixie sponsored HB 0883, a bill which allows felons who have gone at least five years without incident the opportunity to petition to have their criminal history sealed. He also sponsored HB 0881, a bill called the "Drug Treatment Instead of Incarceration Act".

Education

Dixie sponsored HB1550 to delete the "Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program", a

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program for low- and middle-income students.

Health care

Dixie sponsored the following bills in relation to health including HB 887, which is the "Prescription Drug Fair Pricing Act", HB 1259, which will expand Medicaid eligibility to people who have an

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and make less than the

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, in the duration of their active involvement at any approved substance abuse treatment facility.

Gun rights

Dixie has consistently received "F" ratings from the

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in regards to his gun rights positions.

Personal life

Dixie and his wife Ericka have two daughters: Noelle and Hannah Marie. He attends St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church where he serves as a member of the church's finance committee. Others community involvements are: * member,

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fraternity * member, National Association of Black Accountants * member, Tennessee Association of Professional Bail Agents * knight/ member,

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* fellow/ co-chair, New Leaders Council Nashville Chapter * House Member, 111th General Assembly *Democratic

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Treasurer

Electoral history

References

External links

Official page
at the

Official Campaign Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dixie, Vincent 1973 births 21st-century members of the Tennessee General Assembly Democratic Party members of the Tennessee House of Representatives Knights of Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary Living people People from Davidson County, Tennessee Politicians from Nashville, Tennessee Tennessee State University alumni