Ron Travis

Ron Travis (born 1954) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 31st district, encompassing parts of Bledsoe, Roane, Sequatchie and Rhea Counties.

In 2023, Travis supported a resolution to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.

Political positions

Education Travis opposes school vouchers. Chair, Joint Fiscal Review Committee

2016 Republican primary election Tennessee House of Representatives, District 31 Republican Primary, 2016 Party Candidate Vote % Votes Republican Ron Travis 78.8% 15,700 Democrat Dean Sparks 21.2% 4,216Total Votes 19,916

Personal life Travis is married to his wife Laura. Together, they have two daughters and four grandchildren. He is a Methodist and attends First United Methodist Church in Dayton.

Community involvement House Member of the 108th though 111th General Assemblies Member of Downtown Dayton Association Pikeville, Dayton, Dunlap, and Roane County Chamber of Commerce Civitan Emmaus Community Executive Board Southeast Tennessee Rural Planning Organization Board of Directors National Association of Christian Athletes

Rewards and honors he had earned the following: Tennessee Development District Association Legislator of the Year 2017 Nationwide Insurance President's and Champion's conference qualifier multiple years Life Underwriter's Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) Tennessee Men's Health - Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award 2014 Tennessee Development District Association - Legislator of the Year Award 2014 Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Champion of Commerce Award 2014