2026 Tennessee House of Representatives election
Map of the incumbents: Republican incumbent Republican incumbent retiring Democratic incumbent Democratic incumbent retiring
The 2026 Tennessee House of Representatives election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect 99 seats for the Tennessee House of Representatives .[ 1] The elections will coincide with the governor , U.S. Senate , U.S. House , and state senate elections. The primary elections were held on August 6, 2026. Tennessee has open primaries , meaning that any voter can choose to vote on either a Republican or Democratic ballot during primary elections.[ 2]
Eight Republicans are not seeking re-election:
Two Democrats are not seeing re-election:
Incumbents defeated [ edit ]
In primary elections [ edit ]
One Democrat lost renomination.
District 96: Gabby Salinas lost renomination to Telisa Franklin.[ 15]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 2 election
The 2nd district is located in East Tennessee in the Tri-Cities area and consists of a western portion of Sullivan County . The district includes all of the city of Blountville and parts of the cities of Kingsport and Bristol . Incumbent Republican Bud Hulsey has represented the district since 2015. Hulsey announced he would not seek re-election.[ 6]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 2 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Gary Stidham
6,217
100.00
Total votes
6,217
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 5 election
The 5th district is located in East Tennessee and consists of all of Greene County . It includes the cities of Tusculum and Greeneville . Incumbent Republican David B. Hawk has represented the district since 2003.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 5 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
David B. Hawk (incumbent)
7,319
100.00
Total votes
7,319
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 5 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Catherine Bacon
1,019
100.00
Total votes
1,019
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 6 election
The 6th district is located in East Tennessee and represents a portion of Washington County , including parts of Johnson City . Incumbent Republican Tim Hicks has represented the district since 2021.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 6 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Tim Hicks (incumbent)
7,296
100.00
Total votes
7,296
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 6 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Brad Batt
2,437
100.00
Total votes
2,437
100.00
Independent candidates [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 7 election
The 7th district is located in East Tennessee and consists of a portion of Washington County , including all of the city of Jonesborough and parts of Johnson City . Incumbent Republican Rebecca Alexander has represented the district since 2021.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 7 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Rebecca Alexander (incumbent)
6,819
100.00
Total votes
6,819
100.00
Sarah Jayne Della Vecchia, healthcare worker[ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 7 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Sarah Jayne Della Vecchia
2,398
100.00
Total votes
2,398
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 8 election
The 8th district is located in East Tennessee and consists of a portion of Blount County , including all of the cities of Townsend and Walland and parts of Maryville and Alcoa . The district also includes a portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park . Incumbent Republican Jerome Moon has represented the district since 2017. Moon is retiring to run for Blount County Mayor.[ 7]
Jordan Henderson, teacher[ 17]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 8 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Jordan Henderson
5,873
62.39
Republican
Tony Crisp
3,540
37.61
Total votes
9,413
100.00
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Mac Pickle, former special education teacher and candidate in 2024 [ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 8 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Hilary Trudell
1,417
64.26
Democratic
Mac Pickle
788
35.74
Total votes
2,205
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 11 election
The 11th district is located in East Tennessee and consists of all of Cocke County and portions of Hamblen and Jefferson counties. The district includes all of the cities of Newport , Cosby , and parts of the cities of Jefferson City and Morristown . It also includes a portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park . Incumbent Republican Jeremy Faison had represented the district since 2011. Faison announced that he will not seek re-election.[ 8]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 11 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Kenny Cody
7,432
70.81
Republican
Jeff Fancher
3,063
29.19
Total votes
10,495
100.00
Sheila Grooms McMahan, healthcare worker[ 23]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 11 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Sheila Grooms McMahan
1,076
100.00
Total votes
1,076
100.00
Independent candidates [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 13 election
The 13th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a western strip of Rutherford County and includes portions of the cities of Murfreesboro , Smyrna , La Vergne , and Eagleville . Incumbent Republican Robert Stevens has represented the district since 2023.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 13 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Robert Stevens (incumbent)
4,082
100.00
Total votes
4,082
100.00
Brett Windrow, attorney[ 24]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 13 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Brett Windrow
2,725
100.00
Total votes
2,725
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 14 election
The 14th district is located in East Tennessee and consists of a southwestern portion of Knox County . It includes most of the city of Farragut and a small part of Knoxville . Incumbent Republican Jason Zachary has represented the district since 2015.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 14 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Jason Zachary (incumbent)
10,152
100.00
Total votes
10,152
100.00
Lindsay Young Honaker, project manager[ 25]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Shivam R. Zaveri, hotel director[ 25]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 14 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Lindsay Young Honaker
3,720
80.87
Democratic
Shivam R. Zaveri
880
19.13
Total votes
4,600
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 16 election
The 16th district is located in East Tennessee and consists of a portion of northwestern Knox County , including the communities of Powell , Halls Crossroads , Heiskell , and a part of North Knoxville . Incumbent Republican Michele Carringer has represented the district since 2021.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 16 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Michele Carringer (incumbent)
7,491
100.00
Total votes
7,491
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 16 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Eliza Boles
3,438
100.00
Total votes
3,438
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 18 election
The 18th district is located in East Tennessee and consists of several Knoxville suburbs in southern and western Knox County . The district is situated around I-75 and West Knoxville and includes the communities of Amherst, Cedar Bluff, Rocky Hill, Bearden , Sequoyah Hills , Lakemoor Hills, Topside, Mount Olive, and Bonny Kate .[ 26] Incumbent Republican Elaine Davis has represented the district since 2023. In 2024, Donald Trump won the district with a margin of 9.5%.[ 27]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 18 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Elaine Davis (incumbent)
5,254
62.65
Republican
Brent N. Jones
2,760
32.91
Republican
Elliott Schuchardt
372
4.44
Total votes
8,386
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 18 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Bryan Goldberg
5,665
100.00
Total votes
5,665
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 19 election
The 19th district is located in East Tennessee and consists of a northeastern portion of Knox County . It is the largest and most rural Tennessee House of Representatives district in the county. The district includes the communities of Corryton , Mascot , Asbury, and Harbison Crossroads , and parts of North Knoxville , Halls Crossroads , South Knoxville , and Strawberry Plains . Incumbent Republican Dave Wright has represented the district since 2019.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 19 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Dave Wright (incumbent)
7,906
100.00
Total votes
7,906
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 19 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Jenny Fowler
2,657
100.00
Total votes
2,657
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 20 election
The 20th district is located in East Tennessee and consists of a northwestern portion of Blount County , including parts of the cities of Maryville , Alcoa , and Louisville . Incumbent Republican Tom Stinnett has represented the district since 2025.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 20 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Tom Stinnett (incumbent)
6,617
100.00
Total votes
6,617
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 20 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Karen Gertz
2,315
100.00
Total votes
2,315
100.00
Independent candidates [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 24 election
The 24th district is located in East Tennessee and consists of the city Cleveland and some of the surrounding communities in central Bradley County . Incumbent Republican Kevin Raper has represented the district since 2023.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 24 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Kevin Raper (incumbent)
5,693
100.00
Total votes
5,693
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 24 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Daniel Jones
1,319
100.00
Total votes
1,319
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 26 election
The 26th district is located in East Tennessee and consists of a central strip of Hamilton County running from Sale Creek in the north, through Middle Valley , Lakesite , and Harrison , down to downtown Chattanooga in the south. Incumbent Republican Greg Martin has represented the district since 2023.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 26 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Greg Martin (incumbent)
8,821
100.00
Total votes
8,821
100.00
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 26 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Nathan Denton
2,517
51.73
Democratic
Lucian LaFae
2,349
48.27
Total votes
4,866
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 election
The 27th district is located in East Tennessee and consists of a western strip of Hamilton County running from Sale Creek in the north, through Soddy-Daisy , Signal Mountain , Red Bank , and parts of western Chattanooga , down to Lookout Mountain on the Tennessee -Georgia border in the south. Incumbent Republican Michele Reneau has represented the district since 2025.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Tony Hullender, attorney[ 29]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Michele Reneau (incumbent)
6,030
58.30
Republican
Tony Hullender
4,313
41.70
Total votes
10,343
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Paige Quirin
4,726
100.00
Total votes
4,726
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 28 election
The 28th district is located in East Tennessee and consists of most of downtown Chattanooga in Hamilton County . Incumbent Democrat Yusuf Hakeem has represented the district since 2019.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 28 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Yusuf Hakeem (incumbent)
6,936
100.00
Total votes
6,936
100.00
Independent candidates [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 29 election
The 29th district is located in East Tennessee and consists of an eastern strip of Hamilton County running from Birchwood in the north, through Harrison , down to Collegedale and eastern Chattanooga in the south. Incumbent Republican Greg Vital has represented the district since 2021.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 29 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Greg Vital (incumbent)
7,459
100.00
Total votes
7,459
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 29 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Ryan Scofield
2,918
100.00
Total votes
2,918
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 31 election
The 31st district is located between East and Middle Tennessee and consists of the entirety of Rhea , Bledsoe , Van Buren , and Sequatchie counties. The district includes the cities of Spencer , Spring City , Pikeville , Dayton , and Lone Oak . Incumbent Republican Ron Travis had represented the district since 2013. Travis announced that he will not run for re-election and, instead is running for Rhea County executive.[ 9]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 31 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Andy Swafford
6,901
57.11
Republican
Harold "Bo" McCawley
5,182
42.89
Total votes
12,083
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 31 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Michael Woodlee
1,382
100.00
Total votes
1,382
100.00
Independent candidates [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 32 election
The 32nd district is located in East Tennessee and consists of most of Roane County and a small part of northeastern Loudon County . The district includes most of Lenoir City , all of Kingston , Harriman , and Rockwood , and the Roane County portion of Oak Ridge . Additionally, district is home to Oak Ridge National Laboratory . Incumbent Republican Monty Fritts had represented the district since 2023. Fritts announced that he will not seek re-election and is retiring to run for governor .[ 10]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 32 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Jack Stockton
6,483
59.84
Republican
Melissa Browder
3,808
35.15
Republican
Paul Suarez
543
5.01
Total votes
10,834
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 32 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Ali Simpson
2,043
100.00
Total votes
2,043
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 33 election
The 33rd district is located in East Tennessee and consists of most of Anderson County . The district includes all of Briceville , most of Clinton , roughly half of Rocky Top , and the Anderson County portions of Oak Ridge and Oliver Springs . Incumbent Republican Rick Scarbrough has represented the district since 2025.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 33 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Rick Scarbrough (incumbent)
6,347
100.00
Total votes
6,347
100.00
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 33 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Anne Backus
2,162
62.00
Democratic
Kelly McCampbell
1,325
38.00
Total votes
3,487
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 34 election
The 34th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a south-central portion of Rutherford County . The district includes large parts of the cities of Murfreesboro , Rockvale , Christiana , and Eagleville . Incumbent Republican Tim Rudd has represented the district since 2017.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 34 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Tim Rudd (incumbent)
4,476
100.00
Total votes
4,476
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 34 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Owen Farnsworth
2,997
100.00
Total votes
2,997
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 36 election
The 36th district is located in East Tennessee and consists of all of Union and Campbell counties, and the western half of Claiborne County . The district includes the cities of Maynardville , New Tazewell , La Follette , Jellico , Jacksboro , and Caryville . Incumbent Republican Dennis Powers has represented the district since 2011.
Noah Smith, airline pilot[ 35]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 36 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Noah Smith
8,034
66.97
Republican
Dennis Powers (incumbent)
3,963
33.03
Total votes
11,997
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 37 election
The 37th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a north-central strip of Rutherford County and includes portions of the cities of Murfreesboro , Smyrna , and Walterhill . Incumbent Republican Charlie Baum has represented the district since 2019.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 37 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Charlie Baum (incumbent)
4,498
100.00
Total votes
4,498
100.00
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Marlayna Trego, stay-at-home mother[ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 37 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Mary Ann Young
1,521
59.65
Democratic
Marlayna Trego
1,029
40.35
Total votes
2,550
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 38 election
The 38th district is located between East and Middle Tennessee and consists of a strip of counties stretching along the Kentucky -Tennessee border, including all of Scott , Pickett , Clay , and Macon counties, and the northern half of Fentress County . The district includes the cities of Oneida , Lafayette , Red Boiling Springs , Huntsville , and part of Jamestown . Incumbent Republican Kelly Keisling has represented the district since 2011.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 38 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Kelly Keisling (incumbent)
12,364
100.00
Total votes
12,364
100.00
Seth McMillan, accountant[ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 38 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Seth McMillan
1,081
100.00
Total votes
1,081
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 40 election
The 40th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of all of Jackson , Smith , DeKalb , and Cannon counties, and a very small portion of northeastern Wilson County . The district includes the cities of Smithville , Carthage , and Woodbury . Incumbent Republican Michael Hale has represented the district since 2023.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 40 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Michael Hale (incumbent)
10,634
100.00
Total votes
10,634
100.00
Daniel Hawthorne, teacher and nominee in 2024 [ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 40 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Daniel Hawthorne
1,528
100.00
Total votes
1,528
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 41 election
The 41st district is located between East and Middle Tennessee and consists of all of Morgan and Overton counties, the southern half of Fentress County , a northern strip of Anderson County , and a very small piece of northern Roane County . The district includes the cities of Livingston , Coalfield , Norris , Petros , and parts of the cities of Oliver Springs and Clinton . Incumbent Republican Ed Butler has represented the district since 2023.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 41 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Ed Butler (incumbent)
9,638
100.00
Total votes
9,638
100.00
R. Jason Goodman, electrical engineer[ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 41 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
R. Jason Goodman
1,443
100.00
Total votes
1,443
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 42 election
The 42nd district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of the western half of Putnam County . The district includes the cities of Cookeville , Algood , and Baxter . Incumbent Republican Ryan Williams has represented the district since 2011.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 42 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Ryan Williams (incumbent)
9,542
100.00
Total votes
9,542
100.00
Trenton Strode, healthcare finance professional[ 36]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 42 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Trenton Strode
3,098
100.00
Total votes
3,098
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 43 election
The 43rd district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of all of White and Warren counties. The district includes the cities of McMinnville and Sparta . Incumbent Republican Paul Sherrell has represented the district since 2017.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 43 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Paul Sherrell (incumbent)
7,415
64.20
Republican
DeWayne Howard
4,135
35.80
Total votes
11,550
100.00
Samantha Petit, travel agent[ 37]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 43 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Samantha Petit
1,828
100.00
Total votes
1,828
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 45 election
The 45th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a southwestern portion of Sumner County . The district includes all of the city of Shackle Island , most of Millersville , the western half of Hendersonville , and the Sumner County portion of Goodlettsville . Incumbent Republican Johnny Garrett has represented the district since 2019. Garrett is retiring from the seat to run for Tennessee's 6th congressional district , from which the incumbent John Rose is retiring to run for Governor .[ 38]
Brian Stewart, realtor[ 39]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 45 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Brian Stewart
3,295
48.66
Republican
Chris Hughes
1,789
26.42
Republican
John Gentry
1,688
24.92
Total votes
6,772
100.00
Mandy Cook, physical therapist[ 42]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 45 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Mandy Cook
2,455
100.00
Total votes
2,455
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 46 election
The 46th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a large portion of Wilson County . The district includes most of the city of Lebanon , all of Watertown , and a small part of Gladeville . Incumbent Republican Clark Boyd has represented the district since 2018.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 46 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Clark Boyd (incumbent)
9,673
100.00
Total votes
9,673
100.00
Dominic Howard, professional sports official[ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 46 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Dominic Howard
3,025
100.00
Total votes
3,025
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 47 election
The 47th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of all of Grundy County and Coffee County . The district includes the cities of Manchester , Gruetli-Laager , New Union , and the Coffee County portion of Tullahoma . Incumbent Republican Rush Bricken has represented the district since 2019.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 47 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Rush Bricken (incumbent)
7,728
100.00
Total votes
7,728
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 47 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Mike Stein
1,664
100.00
Total votes
1,664
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 48 election
The 48th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of the eastern half of Rutherford County . The district includes a small part of the city of Murfreesboro and about half of Walterhill and Christiana . Incumbent Republican Bryan Terry has represented the district since 2015.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 48 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Bryan Terry (incumbent)
5,873
100.00
Total votes
5,873
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 48 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Matt Ferry
2,781
100.00
Total votes
2,781
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 49 election
The 49th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a northwestern portion of Rutherford County . The district includes most of the city of Smyrna , about half of La Vergne , and a small part of Murfreesboro . Incumbent Republican Mike Sparks has represented the district since 2011.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 49 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Mike Sparks (incumbent)
3,152
100.00
Total votes
3,152
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 49 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Connie Casha
2,817
100.00
Total votes
2,817
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 50 election
The 50th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a northwestern portion of Davidson County , and is the largest district in the county. The district includes a northwestern portion of the city of Nashville , most of the Davidson County portion of Goodlettsville , and all of the Davidson County portion of Ridgetop . Incumbent Democrat Bo Mitchell has represented the district since 2013. In 2024, Kamala Harris won the district with a margin of 4.4%.[ 27]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 50 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Bo Mitchell (incumbent)
5,003
100.00
Total votes
5,003
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 election
The 51st district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a section of Nashville in central Davidson County . The district includes parts of Downtown Nashville, East Nashville , and South Nashville. Incumbent Democrat Aftyn Behn has represented the district since 2023.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Aftyn Behn (incumbent)
7,674
100.00
Total votes
7,674
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 52 election
The 52nd district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a section of Nashville in eastern Davidson County . The district includes Antioch and parts of East Nashville . Incumbent Democrat Justin Jones has represented the district since in 2023.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 52 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Justin Jones (incumbent)
4,420
100.00
Total votes
4,420
100.00
Michele Vetter, small business owner[ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 52 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Michele Vetter
1,029
100.00
Total votes
1,029
100.00
Independent candidates [ edit ]
Martez Coleman, banker[ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 53 election
The 53rd district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a section of Nashville in southeastern Davidson County . Incumbent Democrat Jason Powell has represented the district since 2013.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 53 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Jason Powell (incumbent)
4,059
100.00
Total votes
4,059
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 54 election
The 54th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a section of Nashville in northwestern Davidson County . Incumbent Democrat Vincent B. Dixie has represented the district since 2019.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 54 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Vincent B. Dixie (incumbent)
8,313
100.00
Total votes
8,313
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 55 election
The 55th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a section of Nashville in southeastern Davidson County . Incumbent Democrat John Ray Clemmons has represented the district since 2015.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 55 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
John Ray Clemmons (incumbent)
3,515
100.00
Total votes
3,515
100.00
Jayla Thomas, businesswoman[ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 55 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Jayla Thomas
563
100.00
Total votes
563
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 56 election
The 56th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a section of Nashville in southwestern Davidson County . Incumbent Democrat Bob Freeman has represented the district since 2019.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 56 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Bob Freeman (incumbent)
6,182
100.00
Total votes
6,182
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 57 election
The 57th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a western portion of Wilson County , including Mount Juliet . Incumbent Republican Susan Lynn has represented the district since 2013.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 57 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Susan Lynn (incumbent)
8,611
100.00
Total votes
8,611
100.00
Matt Burchfield, film and commercial producer[ 43]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 57 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Matt Burchfield
3,262
74.82
Democratic
Heath Scott
1,098
25.18
Total votes
4,360
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 59 election
The 59th district is located in Middle Tennessee and covers parts of southern Davidson County , including neighborhoods such as Belle Meade , Forest Hills , Oak Hill , and Bellevue , in Nashville . Incumbent Democrat Caleb Hemmer had represented the district since 2023. Hemmer announced that he will not seek re-election.[ 13] The district is considered competitive. Bill Lee narrowly carried it in the 2022 gubernatorial election and in the 2024 presidential election , Kamala Harris won the district with a margin of 2.5%.[ 5]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Rick Ewing, Oracle executive[ 44]
Angie Lawless, attorney[ 44]
Beth West, nonprofit leader[ 44]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 59 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Mark Proctor
2,475
31.89
Democratic
Angie Lawless
2,397
30.88
Democratic
Beth West
1,755
22.61
Democratic
Rick Ewing
1,135
14.62
Total votes
7,762
100.00
Bill Hancock, healthcare executive[ 44]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 59 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Bill Hancock
5,513
100.00
Total votes
5,513
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 60 election
The 60th district is located in eastern Davidson County and includes the suburbs of Donelson , Hermitage , Lakewood , and Old Hickory . Incumbent Democrat Shaundelle Brooks has represented the district since 2025. The district leans Democratic but remains somewhat competitive. In 2024, Kamala Harris won the district with a margin of 10.5%.[ 5]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 60 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Shaundelle Brooks (incumbent)
5,469
100.00
Total votes
5,469
100.00
Eva Romero, Tennessee Housing Development Agency Commissioner[ 45]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 60 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Eva Romero
3,328
100.00
Total votes
3,328
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 61 election
The 61st district is located in Middle Tennessee and includes the northern part of Williamson County , particularly part of Brentwood and Franklin . Incumbent Republican Gino Bulso has represented the district since 2023.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 61 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Gino Bulso (incumbent)
7,557
100.00
Total votes
7,557
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 61 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Becca Ripley
3,605
100.00
Total votes
3,605
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 62 election
The 62nd district is located in Middle Tennessee and includes Bedford , Moore , and parts of Lincoln counties. Incumbent Republican Pat Marsh has represented the district since 2009.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 62 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Pat Marsh (incumbent)
11,116
100.00
Total votes
11,116
100.00
Brieanna Akers, insurance agent[ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 62 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Brieanna Akers
1,926
100.00
Total votes
1,926
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 63 election
The 63rd district is located in Middle Tennessee , covering the eastern part of Williamson County , including Nolensville and parts of Brentwood and Franklin . Incumbent Republican Jake McCalmon has represented the district since 2022.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 63 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Jake McCalmon (incumbent)
7,231
100.00
Total votes
7,231
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 63 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Laura Andreson
3,565
100.00
Total votes
3,565
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 64 election
The 64th district is located in Middle Tennessee and includes the eastern half of Maury County , including most of the city of Columbia . Incumbent Republican Scott Cepicky has represented the district since 2019.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 64 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Scott Cepicky (incumbent)
7,539
100.00
Total votes
7,539
100.00
Craig D'Apolito, farmer and small business owner[ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 64 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Craig D'Apolito
2,740
100.00
Total votes
2,740
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 65 election
The 65th district is located in Middle Tennessee and includes the western part of Williamson County , including Fairview and parts of Franklin and Thompson's Station . Incumbent Republican Lee Reeves has represented the district since 2025.[ 47]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 65 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Lee Reeves (incumbent)
5,523
54.48
Republican
Michelle Foreman
4,615
45.52
Total votes
10,138
100.00
Julian Pierre-Griffin, entrepreneur[ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 65 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Julian Pierre-Griffin
3,500
100.00
Total votes
3,500
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 66 election
The 66th district is located in Middle Tennessee , covering all of Robertson County which includes Springfield . Incumbent Republican Sabi "Doc" Kumar has represented the district since 2015. He is the first Indian American to be elected to the Tennessee State House,[ 49] and chairs the House Insurance Committee and serves on several others.[ 50]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 66 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Sabi "Doc" Kumar (incumbent)
6,186
100.00
Total votes
6,186
100.00
Tamara Bavendam, physician[ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 66 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Tamara Bavendam
1,724
100.00
Total votes
1,724
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 67 election
The 67th district is located in Middle Tennessee and is located in the urban core of Clarksville in Montgomery County . The district includes the Austin Peay State University campus. Incumbent Democrat Ronnie Glynn has represented the district since 2023. In 2024, he narrowly won re-election by just a 0.6% margin. Donald Trump won the district with a margin of 1.8%.[ 5] This is considered a highly competitive district.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 67 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Ronnie Glynn (incumbent)
3,351
100.00
Total votes
3,351
100.00
Chris Lanier, small business owner[ 51]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 67 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Chris Lanier
2,511
100.00
Total votes
2,511
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 68 election
The 68th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a section of Clarksville in eastern Montgomery County . Incumbent Republican Aron Maberry has represented the district since 2025.[ 52]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 68 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Aron Maberry (incumbent)
7,184
100.00
Total votes
7,184
100.00
Garfield Scott, retired truck driver and nominee in 2024 [ 53]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 68 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Garfield Scott
3,248
100.00
Total votes
3,248
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 69 election
The 69th district is located in Middle Tennessee and includes all of Hickman and Lewis counties, as well as the western part of Dickson County . Incumbent Republican Jody Barrett has represented the district since 2023.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 69 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Jody Barrett (incumbent)
7,845
100.00
Total votes
7,845
100.00
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 69 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Rachael Murray
1,202
67.76
Democratic
Van Harris
572
32.24
Total votes
1,774
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 70 election
The 70th district is located in Middle Tennessee and includes all of Giles County , as well as parts of Lawrence and Lincoln counties. Incumbent Republican Clay Doggett has represented the district since 2019.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 70 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Clay Doggett (incumbent)
10,657
100.00
Total votes
10,657
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 70 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Rayanne Moos
1,798
100.00
Total votes
1,798
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 71 election
The 71st district is located in southern Middle Tennessee and includes all of Wayne , and parts the western part of Maury County as well as parts of Hardin and Lawrence counties. Incumbent Republican Kip Capley has represented the district since 2023.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 71 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Kip Capley (incumbent)
8,227
100.00
Total votes
8,227
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 71 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Matt Day
1,565
100.00
Total votes
1,565
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 72 election
The 72nd district is located mainly in West Tennessee and includes all of Chester , Decatur , and Perry County , as well as parts of Hardin and Henderson counties. Incumbent Republican Kirk Haston has represented the district since 2019.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 72 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Kirk Haston (incumbent)
8,565
100.00
Total votes
8,565
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 73 election
The 73rd district is located in West Tennessee and includes a part of Madison County and parts of Jackson . Incumbent Republican Chris Todd has represented the district since 2019.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 73 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Chris Todd (incumbent)
6,951
100.00
Total votes
6,951
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 election
The 75th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of a section of Clarksville in western Montgomery County . Republican Jeff Burkhart represented the district from 2023 until his death on November 14, 2025. Following Burkhart's death, the Montgomery County Commission appointed Republican Michael Lankford to represent the district.[ 54] [ 55] A Clarksville resident and Montgomery County commissioner, Lankford was selected on December 8, 2025, after a 9–9 tie vote with Democratic nominee Allie Phillips (who was also the Democratic nominee in 2024 ), which was broken by County Mayor Wes Golden. Lankford will serve the remainder of Burkhart's term.[ 56] In 2024, Donald Trump won the district with a margin of 12.6%.[ 27]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Michael Lankford (incumbent)
2,729
100.00
Total votes
2,729
100.00
Allie Phillips, nominee for this district in 2024 [ 57]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Allie Phillips
2,438
100.00
Total votes
2,438
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 76 election
The 76th district is located in West Tennessee and includes all of Weakley and part of Carroll and Henry counties. Incumbent Republican Tandy Darby has represented the district since 2021.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 76 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Tandy Darby (incumbent)
7,569
100.00
Total votes
7,569
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 77 election
The 77th district is located in West Tennessee and includes Dyer , Lake , and parts of Obion County . Incumbent Republican Rusty Grills has represented the district since 2020.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 77 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Rusty Grills (incumbent)
6,901
100.00
Total votes
6,901
100.00
Independent candidates [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 78 election
The 78th district is located in Middle Tennessee and consists of Cheatham County and the eastern half of Dickson County . The district includes the cities of Ashland City , Pleasant View , and part of Dickson . Incumbent Republican Mary Littleton had represented the district since 2013. Littleton announced that she would not seek re-election.[ 12]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 78 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Perry Keenan
4,492
55.91
Republican
John Louallen
3,543
44.09
Total votes
8,035
100.00
Hillary Capes-Gwinn, teacher[ 17]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Aniya Farmer, educator[ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 78 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Hillary Capes-Gwinn
1,208
50.29
Democratic
Aniya Farmer
1,194
49.71
Total votes
2,402
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 79 election
The 79th district is located in West Tennessee and includes parts of Carroll , Gibson , and Henderson counties. Incumbent Republican Brock Martin has represented the district since 2023.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 79 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Brock Martin (incumbent)
7,532
100.00
Total votes
7,532
100.00
Independent candidates [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 80 election
The 80th district is located in West Tennessee and consists of most of Hardeman County and parts of Haywood and Madison counties. The district includes the cities of Bolivar , Brownsville , and a part of Jackson . Incumbent Democrat Johnny Shaw had represented the district since 2001. Shaw announced that he will not seek re-election.[ 14] In 2024, Kamala Harris won the district with a margin of 7.3%.[ 27]
Andrea Bond Johnson, small business owner[ 60]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 80 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Andrea Bond Johnson
3,054
49.75
Democratic
Bethany Miller
2,178
35.48
Democratic
Shelia Godwin
907
14.77
Total votes
6,139
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 80 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Julian McTizic
3,088
100.00
Total votes
3,088
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 81 election
The 81st district is located in West Tennessee and includes Tipton and part of Haywood County . Incumbent Republican Debra Moody has represented the district since 2013. Moody is not appearing on the ballot for this election.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 81 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Brett Giannini
4,387
57.23
Republican
Jason Fleming
3,278
42.77
Total votes
7,665
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 83 election
The 83rd district is located in West Tennessee and consists of some Memphis suburbs in southeastern Shelby County . The district includes the city of Germantown and part of the neighborhood White Station . Incumbent Republican Mark White has represented the district since 2010. In 2024, Donald Trump won the district with a margin of 8.0%.[ 27]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 83 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Mark White (incumbent)
6,597
100.00
Total votes
6,597
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 83 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Margaret Price
4,795
100.00
Total votes
4,795
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 84 election
The 84th district is located in West Tennessee and includes parts of the city of Memphis in southern Shelby County . Incumbent Democrat Joe Towns has represented the district since 1995.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Kyler Gilkey, legislative assistant[ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 84 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Joe Towns (incumbent)
4,086
72.89
Democratic
Kyler Gilkey
1,520
27.11
Total votes
5,606
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 85 election
The 85th district is located in West Tennessee and includes parts of the city of Memphis in southern Shelby County . Incumbent Democrat Jesse Chism has represented the district since 2019.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 85 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Jesse Chism (incumbent)
10,602
100.00
Total votes
10,602
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 87 election
The 87th district is located in West Tennessee in Memphis , covering part of Shelby County , and includes Whitehaven . Incumbent Democrat Karen Camper has represented the district since winning a special election in March 2008. She serves as House Minority Leader and chairs key committees.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 87 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Karen Camper (incumbent)
5,541
100.00
Total votes
5,541
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 87 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Reggie Hall
502
100.00
Total votes
502
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 88 election
The 88th district is located in West Tennessee and includes parts of central Shelby County . Incumbent Democrat Larry Miller has represented the district since 1995.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 88 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Larry Miller (incumbent)
5,868
100.00
Total votes
5,868
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 89 election
The 89th district is located in East Tennessee and includes parts of western Knox County , including Karns . Incumbent Republican Justin Lafferty has represented the district since 2019.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 89 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Justin Lafferty (incumbent)
7,530
100.00
Total votes
7,530
100.00
Randy Debord, retired TVA operator[ 25]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 89 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Randy Debord
3,842
100.00
Total votes
3,842
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 91 election
The 91st district is located in West Tennessee and includes parts of the city of Memphis in southwestern Shelby County . Incumbent Democrat Torrey Harris has represented the district since 2021.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Arriell Gipson-Martin, public servant and program manager[ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 91 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Torrey Harris (incumbent)
5,504
71.55
Democratic
Arriell Gipson-Martin
2,189
28.45
Total votes
7,693
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 93 election
The 93rd district is located in West Tennessee and includes parts of the city of Memphis in central Shelby County . Incumbent Democrat T. J. Hardaway was appointed by the Shelby County Board of Commissioners in 2026 to replace his father G. A. Hardaway , who died in April.[ 66] Prior to his death, G. A. Hardaway failed to qualify for the ballot due to a signature on his petition being deemed invalid, leaving the 93rd district without any qualified candidates.[ 67] On June 18, T. J. Hardaway announced a write-in bid for the seat.[ 18]
Write-in candidates [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 94 election
The 94th district is located in West Tennessee and includes all of Fayette and McNairy County and the southern part of Hardeman County . Incumbent Republican Ron Gant has represented the district since 2017.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 94 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Ron Gant (incumbent)
8,760
100.00
Total votes
8,760
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 94 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Francine Johnson
2,726
100.00
Total votes
2,726
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 96 election
The 96th district is located in West Tennessee and includes a portion of central Shelby County , including parts of Memphis . Incumbent Democrat Gabby Salinas has represented the district since 2025.
Telisa Franklin, entrepreneur and candidate in 2024 [ 17]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 96 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Telisa Franklin
4,593
55.22
Democratic
Gabby Salinas (incumbent)
3,725
44.78
Total votes
8,318
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 97 election
The 97th district is located in West Tennessee and consists of some neighborhoods in the city of Memphis , which is in Shelby County . It includes East Memphis , Chickasaw Gardens , and part of the neighborhood White Station . The district also includes the park Shelby Farms . Incumbent Republican John Gillespie has represented the district since 2021. This is a highly competitive district. In 2024, Gillespie won re-election by 3.4%, and Kamala Harris won the district with a margin of 4.9%.[ 5]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 97 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
John Gillespie (incumbent)
5,924
100.00
Total votes
5,924
100.00
Jesse Huseth, teacher and businessman, nominee in 2024 [ 17]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 97 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Jesse Huseth
5,896
100.00
Total votes
5,896
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 98 election
The 98th district is located in West Tennessee and includes a portion of central Shelby County , including parts of Memphis . Incumbent Democrat Antonio Parkinson has represented the district since 2011.
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 98 Democratic primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Antonio Parkinson (incumbent)
6,250
100.00
Total votes
6,250
100.00
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 99 election
The 99th district is located in suburban Shelby County including parts of Bartlett and Millington as well as Lakeland and Arlington . Republican Tom Leatherwood has represented the district since 2020. While the area includes some swing suburbs, the district is currently considered safely Republican.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 99 Republican primary[ 20]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Tom Leatherwood (incumbent)
5,609
65.67
Republican
Amber Mills
2,932
34.33
Total votes
8,541
100.00
Independent candidates [ edit ]
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