Tennessee votes decide federal state races in August primary
By KATE COIL
TT&C Assistsant Editor
Tennessee may have its first female governor after Tennesseans went to the polls on Aug. 6, 2026, to determine candidates for a slate of federal and state races to be decided in November.
In addition to setting November general election ballots, nine State Senate and 31 State House races were also decided in primary elections.
Two candidates have secured their party nominations for both state and federal races with State Sen. Brent Taylor and State Rep. Justin Pearson both retaining their state seats but also earning nominations to face off in the District 9 Congressional race.
Regardless of the outcome in November, Tennesseans will also see new faces in several seats. On the federal level, challengers secured placement on the ballots for the U.S. House District 5, U.S. House District 6, and U.S. House District 9.
In state races, new officials will be elected to District 5 of the State Senate and in 14 State House Districts, including Districts 1, 2, 8, 11, 31, 32, 36, 45, 59, 78, 80, 81, 93, and 96.
GOVERNOR
Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn will face Democrat Memphis Councilwoman Jerri Green as well as 13 independent candidates for governor in November as Gov. Bill Lee is term limited.
Blackburn defeated fellow Republican challengers Monty Fritts and John Rose for the party’s nomination. Blackburn earned 311,328 votes followed by Rose with 235,511, and Fritts with 167,971.
Meanwhile, Green defeated Democratic challenges Carnita Atwater, Tim Cyr, Adam Kurtz, and Kevin Lee McCants for the party nomination. Green earned 244,194 votes followed by Atwater with 63,254, McCants with 18,961, Cyr with 14,795, and Kurtz with 12,456.
Independent candidates who will also be on the ballot in November include Misan Abidi, Dean Brewer, Ray Brown, David Hatley, Wendell Jackson, Charles Van Morgan, Eddie Lee Murphy, Lauren Pinkston, Victor L. Scoggin, Dave Seeman, Karl Knox Smithson, L. Webb Taylor, and Robert C. Vick.
US SENATE
Incumbent Republican Bill Hagerty will face off against Democrat Marquita Bradshaw and eight independent candidates for the U.S. Senate seat in November.
Hagerty ran unopposed for his party’s nomination and earned 629,068 complimentary votes.
Bradshaw defeated challengers Maria Brewer, Kevin Lee McCants, Civil Miller-Watkins, and Diana Onyejiaka. Bradshaw earned 186,154 votes followed by Brewer with 61,042, McCants with 34,215, Civil Miller-Watkins with 29,584, and Onyejiaka with 28,796.
Hagerty and Bradshaw will face independent candidates Tharon Chandler, Andrew Gerena, Jeremy Dean Hearn, Robert Jones, James William Macon III, Yoshi D. Matthews, David Sutman, Jr., and Catherine Barcel "Barcy" Whitson in November.
US HOUSE
District 1
Incumbent Diana Harshbarger ran unopposed and received 75,024 complimentary votes. She will run against Kristi Burke, who won the Democratic nomination after fending off fellow challengers Hernan H. Garcia and David S. Kerr Jr. Burke earned 12,393 votes followed by Kerr with 1,925 and Garcia with 1,856,
Harshbarger and Burke will also face Independents Joshua Ray Ashburn, Richard G. Baker, Chris Campbell, Billy Cody, and Tyler Brice Mitchell McClain in November.
District 2
Incumbent Republican Tim Burchett and Democratic nominee Michaela Barnett will face Independents Bruce Fine and Adam Heimerman in November.
Burchett and Barnett both ran unopposed for their party’s nomination. Burchett received 86,177 votes while Barnett received 38,877.
District 3
Incumbent Republican Chuck Fleischmann ran unopposed and received 76,446 votes. He will face off against Democratic nominee Anna Golladay, who defeated fellow challenger Bryan Martin with 27,725 votes to 7,166.
Fleischman and Golladay will also face Independents Dean Arnold, Jean Howard-Hill, Rodney Joe King, Donnie Lynn Ownby, and Edward John Roland.
District 4
Incumbent Republican Scott DesJarlais defeated challengers Thomas E. Davis, Joshua James, and Harold “Rocky” Jones for the party’s nomination. DesJarlais earned 39,491 votes followed by Davis with 9,777, Jones with 6,064, and James with 4,596.
Victoria Broderick earned the Democratic nomination, defeating fellow challengers Mike Cortese, Cliff Huffman, Tim Lanier, and Joyce E. Neal. Broderick earned 12,422 votes followed by Cortese with 9,216, Neal with 7,224, Lanier with 2,455, and Huffman with 1,478.
DesJarlais and Broderick will also face Independent Clay Faircloth in November.
District 5
Former Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated incumbent Andy Ogles for the Republican nomination. Hatcher earned 36,544 votes to Ogles’ 32,091.
Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder defeated fellow challengers Yolanda Cooper-Sutton, DeVante R. Hill, Rachel Hurley, and Carrie Ann Iacomini for the Democratic nomination. Molder earned 17,729 votes followed by Cooper-Sutton with 14,361, Hurley with 4,857, Hill with 4,324, and Iacomini with 2,491.
Hatcher and Molder will also face Independents James A. Johnson and Micheál O’Leary in November.
District 6
In the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. John Rose, State Rep. Johnny Garrett defeated challengers Natisha Brooks, John Henry, and former U.S. Rep. Van Hilleary for the Republican nomination. Garrett earned 37,371 votes followed by Hilleary with 25,485, Henry with 16,783, and Brooks with 6,013.
Mike Croley secured the Democratic nomination with 11,594 votes, fending off challengers Lore Bergman, Christopher Martin Finley, Miriam Leibowitz, and Chaney Mosley. Mosley came in second with 9,625 votes followed by Bergman with 9,216, Leibowitz with 6,832, and Finley with 2,855.
Garrett and Croley will face Independents Christopher B. Monday and Angus Purdy in the fall.
District 7
Incumbent Matt Van Epps ran unopposed and secured the Republican nomination for his seat with 60,030 complimentary votes.
Darden Copeland secured the Democratic nomination, defeating State Rep. Vincent Dixie, Saletta Holloway, and Joshua Warren Sale. Copeland earned 16,641 votes followed by Dixie with 11,385, Holloway with 9,980, and Sales with 3,741.
Van Epps and Copeland will also face Independents Andrew J. Koontz and Lowell Reynolds in November.
District 8
Incumbent Republican David Kustoff ran unopposed for his party’s nomination, securing 65,421 complimentary votes.
Heidi Kuhn secured the Democratic nomination, defeating challengers Dewey Gordon Bryan, Jordan D. Hinders, and Leonard Perkins. Kuhn earned 23,783 votes followed by Byran with 9,609, Perkins with 7,716, and Hinders with 4,670
Independent candidates Adam D. Austill, Wendell "Wells" Blankenship, Antonio Futch, Pamela Jeanine "P." Moses, Horace Taylor, and Henry J. Ward, III will also run against Kustoff and Kuhn in November.
District 9
For the seat currently held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, Republican State Sen. Brent Taylor will face off against Democrat State Rep. Justin Pearson in November.
Taylor secured the Republican nomination after defeating challengers Charlotte Bergmann, Jeremy Thompson, and Todd Warner. Taylor earned 31,057 votes followed by Warner with 17,775, Thompson with 13,481, and Bergmann with 5,153.
Pearson won the Democratic nomination by fending off challengers M. LaTroy A-Williams, State Sen. London Lamar, and Jim Torino. Pearson earned 32,092 votes followed by Lamar with 11,870, A-Williams with 3,318, and Torino with 1,531.
Both Taylor and Pearson will face Independents Dennis Clark and Michelle Davis Head in the fall.
TENNESSEE STATE SENATE
Of the 17 open races for seats in the Tennessee State Senate, nine were decided in the primary. This included the races in Districts 1, 3, 9, 15, 19, 21, 25, 29, and 33.
District 1
Incumbent Republican J. Adam Lowe won the District 1 seat after defeating challengers Dennis H. Beavers and Teresa Congioloso. Lowe earned 15,314 votes, Congioloso 4,489, and Beavers 3,694. With no Democratic or Independent challengers, Lowe will be the only candidate on the ballot in November.
District 3
Incumbent Republican Rusty Crowe defeated challenger Dan Pohlgeers with 15,820 votes to 10,621. With no opponents in November, Crowe was re-elected to the State Senate.
District 5
Republican and former State Rep. Jimmy Matlock and Democrat David Miller will face off for the seat previously held by Lt. Gov. Randy McNally. Matlock and Miller both ran unopposed for their party’s nomination with Matlock receiving 21,911 complimentary votes and Miller receiving 9,320 complimentary votes.
District 7
Incumbent Richard M. Briggs defeated challenger Kent Morell 13,686-6,948 to secure the Republican nomination. In November, Briggs will run against Democratic challenger Bryan Langan, who ran unopposed and earned 11,876 votes for his party’s nomination.
District 9
Incumbent Republican Steve Southerland ran unopposed and earned 21,966 complimentary votes. With no challengers in November, Southerland has secured the State Senate seat.
District 11
Incumbent Republican Bo Watson will face Democrat Tim Roberts in November after both ran unopposed to secure their party’s nomination. Watson earned 22,414 complimentary votes while Roberts earned 12,842 complimentary votes.
District 13
Incumbent Republican Dawn White and Democrat Angela Evans Wynn both ran unopposed and secured their party’s nomination for the seat in the fall. White earned 14,801 complimentary votes while Wynn secured 9,005.
District 15
Incumbent Republican Paul Bailey ran unopposed and earned 31,201 complimentary votes. Bailey faces no opposition in November and has secured the State Senate seat.
District 17
Incumbent Republican Mark Pody defeated challenger Theodore “Butch” Baker to secure the party’s nomination. Pody earned 15,311 votes to Baker’s 7,345.
For the Democratic nomination, Lindsay Patrick-Wright defeated fellow challenger Joni Cochran with 7,236 votes to 5,543. Pody and Patrick-Wright will move forward to the November election.
District 19
Democratic incumbent Charlane Oliver ran unopposed and received 16,809 votes for her party’s nomination. With no opponent in the fall, she has secured the District 19 seat.
District 21
Incumbent Democrat Jeff Yarbro ran unopposed and secured 13,577 votes for his party’s nomination. Yarbro faces no opposition in the fall.
District 23
Republican incumbent Kerry Roberts ran unopposed and received 21,993 votes for the party’s nomination. Roberts will face Independent David Lee Marcum in November.
District 25
Incumbent Republican Ed Jackson ran unopposed and secured 20,605 complimentary votes. With no opponents in November, Jackson will advance to the State Senate.
District 27
Incumbent Republican Jack Johnson will face Democrat challenger David A. Hardy in November after both ran unopposed for their party’s nominations. Johnson received 24,697 votes will Hardy received 10,612.
District 29
Incumbent Democrat Raumesh Akbari ran unopposed and received 21,510 complimentary votes for her party’s nomination. With no opposition in November, Akbari has secured the District 29 seat.
District 31
Incumbent Republican Brent Taylor will face Democratic challenger David Weatherspoon in November after both ran unopposed in the primary. Taylor earned 20,657 complimentary votes while Weatherspoon earned 13,040.
District 33
Incumbent Democrat London Lamar defeated challenger Tamika L. Abrum to secure her party’s nomination and the District 33 seat in the fall. Lamar earned 15,162 votes to Abrum’s 4,733 and faces no challengers in November.
STATE HOUSE
Of the 99 races for seats in the Tennessee House of Representatives, 31 were decided with the primary election. This includes races for Districts 1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 12, 21, 22, 36, 39, 50, 51, 53, 54, 56, 58, 72, 73, 74, 76, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 88, 90, 91, 95, 96, and 98.
District 1
Incumbent Republican John Crawford was unseated by challenger Jessica Means for the District 1 House seat. Means earned 4,021 votes to Crawford’s 2,574 and secures the seat in November as she faces no opponents. Crawford presently serves as the chair of the State House’s State and Local Government Committee.
District 2
Newcomer Gary Stidham ran unopposed and secured the Republican nomination with 6,217 votes. Stidham takes over the seat from Bud Husley, who did not seek re-election. Stidham faces no opponents in November.
District 3
Republican incumbent Timothy Hill ran unopposed and earned 8,210 complimentary votes. He will face off against Democrat Lori Love, who also ran unopposed for her party’s nomination and secured 1,061 complimentary votes.
District 4
Incumbent Republican Renea Jones ran unopposed and earned 7,793 complimentary votes. With no opponents in November, Jones has secured the District 4 seat.
District 5
Republican incumbent David B. Hawk ran unopposed and earned 7,319 complimentary votes. He will run against Democrat Catherine Bacon, who also ran unopposed and earned 1,019 complimentary votes.
District 6
Republican Tim Hicks ran unopposed and secured 7,296 complimentary votes in the primary. Democrat Brad Batt also ran unopposed and secured his party’s nomination with 2,437 complimentary votes. Hicks and Batt will also face Independent Roger Broadwater in November.
District 7
Republican incumbent Rebecca Keefauver Alexander ran unopposed and received 6,819 complimentary votes. She will run against Sarah Jayne Della Vecchia, who ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination and earned 2,398 complimentary votes.
District 8
In the seat formerly held by Republican Jerome Moon, newcomer Jordan Henderson defeated challenger Tony Jay Crisp for the Republican nomination. Henderson earned 5,873 votes to Crisp’s 3,540.
In the Democratic race, Hilary Trudell defeated Mac Pickle with 1,417 votes to 788. Henderson and Trudell will advance to the general election in November.
District 9
Republican incumbent Gary W. Hicks Jr. Ran unopposed for the nomination and will face no opposition in November. Hicks received 8,735 complimentary votes.
District 10
Incumbent Republican Rick Eldridge ran unopposed, earning 5,872 votes, and will face no opposition in November, securing the District 10 seat.
District 11
In the seat previously held by Republican Jeremy Faison, Kenny Cody defeated fellow challenger Jeff Fancher for the Republican nomination. Cody earned 7,432 votes to Fancher’s 3,063.
Cody will run against Democrat Shelia Grooms McMahan, who ran unopposed and secured 1,076 complimentary votes.
District 12
Republican incumbent Fred A. Atchley ran unopposed and received 5,597 complimentary votes. Atchley faces no opposition in November, securing the District 12 seat.
District 13
Incumbent Republican Robert Stevens will face Democrat Brett Windrow in November. Both ran unopposed for their party’s nomination with Stevens earning 4.082 complimentary votes and Windrow earning 2,725.
District 14
Republican incumbent Jason Zachary ran unopposed for his party’s nomination, receiving 10,152 complimentary votes.
He will face off against Democrat Lindsay Young Honaker, who defeated fellow challenger Shivam R. Zaveri 3,720-880 to secure the party’s nomination.
District 15
Democratic incumbent Sam McKenzie ran unopposed and received 4,762 complimentary votes. McKenzie faces no opponents in November.
District 16
Incumbent Republican Michele Carringer and Democratic challenger Eliza Boles both ran unopposed in their respective primaries. Carringer received 7,491 votes while Boles earned 3,483.
District 17
Incumbent Republican Andrew Ellis Farmer ran unopposed for his primary and faces no opposition in November. Farmer earned 5,918 complimentary votes.
District 18
Incumbent Republican Elaine Davis fended off challengers Brent N. Jones and Elliot Schutchardt to secure her party’s nomination. Davis earned 5,254 votes to Jones’ 2,760 and Schutchardt’s 372.
Democrat Bryan Goldberg will face Davis in the fall after running unopposed in his primary and securing 5,665 votes.
District 19
Republican incumbent Dave Wright and Democrat Jenny Fowler both ran unopposed for their party’s nominations. Wright earned 7,906 complimentary votes while Folwer earned 2,657.
District 20
Republican incumbent Tom Stinnett will face off against Democrat Karen Gertz and Independent Jeff Cogin after Stinnett and Gertz both ran unopposed for their party’s nomination. Stinnett earned 6,617 complimentary votes while Gertz garnered 2,315.
District 21
Incumbent Republican Lowell Russell ran unopposed and secured his party’s nomination with 9,669 votes. Russell faces no opposition in November.
District 22
Republican incumbent Dan Howell ran unopposed, earning 8,440 complimentary votes, and faces no opposition in the general election.
District 23
Incumbent Republican Mark Cochran defeated challenger Will Bolton to secure his party’s nomination. Cochran earned 5,214 votes to Bolton’s 3,023.
Cochran will face challenges from Independents Jeremy Bromwell and Jason Hilt in November.
District 24
Republican incumbent Kevin Raper and Democratic challenger Daniel F. Jones advanced to the November election after running unopposed in their respective primaries. Raper earned 5,693 complimentary votes while Jones earned 1,319.
District 25
Incumbent Republican and Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton will face Democrat Monica Mowdy in November after both ran unopposed in their respective primaries. Sexton earned 11,591 votes while Mowdy earned 1,657.
District 26
Republican incumbent Greg Martin ran unopposed and secured the nomination with 8,821 complimentary votes. Democrat Nathan B. Denton defeated challenger Lucian LaFae with 2,517 votes to 2,349 to secure a spot on the November ballot.
District 27
Incumbent Michele Reneau fended off challenger Tony Hullender in the primary, earning 6,030 votes to Hullender’s 4,313. Reneau will face Democrat Paige Quirin, who ran unopposed and earned 4,726 votes.
District 28
Incumbent Democrat Yusuf A. Hakeem ran unopposed and earned 6,936 votes for his party’s nomination. Hakeem will face independent candidates Johnny Horne and former Chattanooga Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod in November.
District 29
Republican incumbent Greg Vital and Democrat Ryan V. Scofield advanced to the general election after running unopposed in respective primaries. Vital earned 7,459 complimentary votes while Scofield earned 2,918.
District 30
Incumbent Republican Ester Helton Haynes and Democrat Art Rymer will advance to the November ballot after running unopposed in respective primaries. Haynes received 5,630 complimentary votes while Rymer earned 3,913.
District 31
In the seat formerly held by Republican Ron Travis, Republican Andy J. Swafford defeated challenger Harold “Bo” McCawley 6,901-5,182 to secure the Republican nomination.
Swafford will run against Democrat Michael Woodlee, who ran unopposed and received 1,382 complimentary votes, as well as Independents Keith Nolan and Randy A. Sharp in the fall.
District 32
In the seat formerly held by Republican Monty Fritts, Jack L. Stockton fended off Melissa Caldwell Browder and Paul Suarez for the Republican nomination. Stockton earned 6,483 votes followed by Browder with 3,808 and Suarez with 543.
Democrat Ali Simpson ran unopposed, earning 2,043 votes, and will face Stockton in November.
District 33
Incumbent Republican Rick Scarbrough ran unopposed and received 6,347 complimentary votes. Anne Backus will face Scarbrough in the fall after defeating challenger Kelly McCampbell 2,162 to 1,325 for their party’s nomination.
District 34
Republican incumbent Tim Rudd and Democrat Owen Farnsworth both ran unopposed in their respective primaries. Rudd earned 4,476 complimentary votes while Farnsworth received 2,997.
District 35
Incumbent Republican William Slater ran unopposed for his party’s nomination, receiving 6,306 complimentary votes. He will face Democrat Phil Barnes, who defeated challenger Lance C. Loftis 1,481-705 for the nomination.
District 36
Challenger Noah Smith unseated incumbent Dennis Powers in the Republican primary. Smith earned 8,034 votes to Powers’ 3,963. Smith faces no opposition in the fall.
District 37
After running unopposed, incumbent Republican Charlie Baum earned 4,498 complimentary votes and will face Democrat Mary Ann Young in the fall. Young defeated fellow challenger Marlayna Trego 1,521-1,029 to secure the nomination.
District 38
With both running unopposed, incumbent Republican Kelly T. Keisling and Democrat Seth McMillan advance to the general election. Keisling earned 12,364 complimentary votes while McMillan earned 1,081.
District 39
Republican incumbent Iris Rudder ran unopposed and, with 9,232 complimentary votes, faces no opposition in November.
District 40
Incumbent Republican Michael Hale and Daniel T. Hawthorne ran unopposed and secured their respective party’s nominations. Hale earned 10,634 complimentary votes while Hawthorne received 1,528.
District 41
Republican incumbent Ed Butler will face Democrat R. Jason Goodman after both ran unopposed in their primary’s Butler earned 9,638 complimentary votes while Goodman earned 1,443.
District 42
Incumbent Republican Ryan D. Williams will face Democrat Trenton Tyler Strode after both ran unopposed in their primaries. Williams earned 9,542 votes while Strode earned 3,098.
District 43
Incumbent Paul Sherrell defeated challenger DeWayne Howard to secure the Republican nomination. Sherrell earned 7,415 votes to Howard’s 4,135.
Democrat Samantha Petit will face Sherrell in November after running unopposed and earning 1,828 votes.
District 44h
Incumbent William Lamberth defeated newcomer Jennifer Janay Barton to secure the Republican nomination. Lamberth earned 5,250 votes to Barton’s 1,433. Lamberth will face Democrat Latoya Holcomb in November. Holcomb ran unopposed, earning 1,927 complimentary votes.
District 45
In the seat previously held by Johnny Garrett, Republican Brian Stewart defeated John Gentry and Chris Hughes to secure the nomination. Stewart earned 3,295 votes followed by Hughes with 1,789 and Gentry with 1,688.
Democrat MandyCook will face Stewart in November, running unopposed and earning 2,455 votes.
District 46
Incumbent Republican Clark Boyd and Democrat Dominic Howard will advance to the general election after running unopposed in their respective primaries. Boyd earned 9,673 votes while Howard earned 3,025.
District 47
Republican incumbent Rush Bricken will face Democrat Mike Stein after both ran unopposed in the primary. Bricken earned 7,723 complimentary votes while Stein secured 1,664.
District 48
Incumbent Republican Bryan Terry and Democrat Matt Ferry will again face off in November after running unopposed in their primaries. Terry earned 5,873 votes while Ferry earned 2,781.
District 49
Republican incumbent Mike Sparks ran unopposed receiving 3,152 votes and will face Democrat Connie Casha, who also ran unopposed and earned 2,817 votes.
District 50
Incumbent Democrat Bo Mitchell ran unopposed, earning 5,003 votes, and faces no opposition in November.
District 51
Democratic incumbent Aftyn Behn ran unopposed and earned 7,674 votes. Behn faces no opponents in the fall.
District 52
Incumbent Democrat Justin Jones will face Republican Michele Vetter and Independent Martez Coleman in the fall. Jones and Vetter both ran unopposed in their primaries with Jones securing 4,420 complimentary votes and Vetter 1,029.
District 53
Democratic incumbent Jason L. Powell ran unopposed and secured 4,059 votes for his seat. He faces no opposition in the fall.
District 54
Incumbent Democrat Vincent Dixie earned 8,313 complimentary votes after running unopposed in the primary and faces no opposition in November.
District 55
Democratic incumbent John Ray Clemmons will run against Republican Jayla Thomas in November after both ran unopposed in their primaries. Clemmons earned 3,515 complimentary votes while Thomas earned 563.
District 56
Incumbent Democrat Bob Freeman ran unopposed and faces no opposition in November. He received 6,182 complimentary primary votes.
District 57
Republican incumbent Susan M. Lynn ran unopposed and received 8,611 complimentary votes. She will face Matt Burchfield, who defeated fellow Democrat Heath Scott 3,262-1,098, to secure the party’s nomination.
District 58
Incumbent Democrat Harold M. Love Jr. Ran unopposed and received 5,027 complimentary votes. Love faces no opposition in the fall.
District 59
In the seat formerly held by Democrat Caleb Hemmer, Republican Bill Hancock ran unopposed and received his party’s nomination with 5,513 complimentary votes.
Hancock will face Mark Proctor, who defeated challengers Rick Ewing, Angie Lawless, and Beth West for the party’s nomination.
Proctor earned 2,475 votes followed by Lawless with 2,397, West with 1,755, and Ewing with 1,135.
District 60
Incumbent Democrat Shaundelle Brooks will face Republican Eva Angelina Romero in November after both ran unopposed in their primaries. Brooks earned 5,469 complimentary votes while Romero received 3,328.
District 61
Incumbent Republican Gino Bulso will face Democrat Becca Ripley after both ran unopposed in respective primaries. Bulso earned 7,557 complimentary votes while Ripley earned 3,605.
District 62
Republican incumbent Pat Marsh will face Democrat Brienna L. Akers after both ran unopposed in their primaries. Marsh received 11,116 complimentary votes while Akers earned 1,926.
District 63
Incumbent Republican Jake McCalmon and Democrat Laura Anderson will advance to the general election after running unopposed in respective primaries. McCalmon received 7,231 complimentary votes while Anderson earned 3,565.
District 64
Republican incumbent Scott Cepicky and Democrat Craig D’Apolito both ran unopposed in their primaries and will face off in the fall election. Cepicky earned 7,539 votes while D’Apolito earned 2,740.
District 65
Incumbent Lee Reeves fended off challenger Michelle Foreman to secure the Republican nomination. Reeves earned 5,523 votes to Foreman’s 4,615. Reeves will face off against Democrat Julian Herbert Pierre-Griffith, who ran unopposed and secured 3,500 complimentary votes.
District 66
With both running unopposed, Republican incumbent Sabi Kumar and Democrat Tamara Bavendam will advance to the November election. Kumar earned 6,186 complimentary votes while Bavendam earned 1,724.
District 67
Incumbent Democrat Ronnie L. Glynn will face Republican challenger Chris Lanier in November after both ran unopposed in respective primaries. Glynn earned 3,351 complimentary votes while Lanier earned 2,511.
District 68
Republican incumbent Aron Maberry will face Democrat Garfield Scott in the fall after both ran unopposed in their primaries. Maberry earned 7,184 complimentary votes while Scott earned 3,248.
District 69
Incumbent Republican Jody Barrett ran unopposed and received 7,845 complimentary votes. He will face Democrat Rachael Murray, who defeated fellow challenger Van Harris for the party’s nomination. Murray earned 1,202 votes to Harris’ 572.
District 70
Republican incumbent Clay Doggett ran unopposed and earned 10,657 complimentary votes. He will face Democrat Rayanne Moos, who also ran unopposed and earned 1,798 votes.
District 71
Incumbent Republican Kip Capley ran unopposed for his party’s nomination, receiving 8,227 votes. He will face Democrat Matty Day, who ran unopposed and earned 1,565 complimentary votes.
District 72
Republican incumbent Kirk Haston ran unopposed and received 8,565 complimentary votes. Haston faces no opposition in November.
District 73
Incumbent Republican Chris Todd ran unopposed, receiving 6,951 complimentary votes, and will face no opposition in the fall.
District 74
Republican incumbent Jay D. Reedy received 10,455 complimentary votes after running unopposed, and he faces no challengers in November.
District 75
Incumbent Republican Michael Lankford will face Democratic challenger Allie Phillips after both ran unopposed in their primaries. Lankford received 2,729 complimentary votes and Phillips earned 2,438.
District 76
Republican incumbent Tandy Dary earned 7,569 complimentary votes, running unopposed in the primary, and faces no challengers in November.
District 77
Incumbent Republican Rusy Grills ran unopposed in the primary, receiving 6,901 complimentary votes. He will face Intendent challenger Erin Jerrod Reid in November.
District 78
In the seat formerly held by Republican Mary Littleton, Republican Perry Keenan defeated John Louallen for the party’s nomination. Keenan earned 4,492 votes to Louallen’s 3,543.
Democrat Hillary Capes-Gwinn defeated challenger Aniya Farmer to secure the party’s nomination. Capes-Gwinn earned 1,208 votes to Farmer’s 1,194.
District 79
After running unopposed and receiving 7,532 complimentary votes, Republican incumbent Brock Martin will face Independent candidate Kirk D. Carter in the fall.
District 80
In the seat formerly held by Democrat Johnny Shaw, Bolivar Mayor Julian A. McTizic ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, receiving 3,088 complimentary votes.
In November, McTizic will face Democrat Andrea Bond Johnson, who defeated challengers Bethany N. Miller and Shelia L. Godwin for the party’s nomination. Johnson earned 3,054 votes, Miller received 2,178, and Godwin 907.
District 81
For the seat formerly held by Republican Debra Moody, Brett A. Giannini defeated challenger Jason Flemming to secure the party’s nomination. Giannini earned 4,387 votes to Fleming’s 3,278. As he faces no opposition in November, Giannini will advance to the District 81 seat.
District 82
Incumbent Republican Chris Hurt received 6,998 complimentary votes after running unopposed in the primary. Hurt also faces no opposition in November.
District 83
Republican incumbent Mark White and Democratic challenger Margaret Price both ran unopposed for their respective nominations. White earned 6,597 complimentary votes and Price received 4,795.
District 84
Democrat incumbent Joe Towns Jr. defeated challenger Kyler L. Gilkey 4,086-1,520 votes. Towns faces no opposition in November.
District 85
Democratic incumbent Jesse Chism ran unopposed and received 10,602 complimentary votes. Chism also has no opposition in November.
District 86
Incumbent Democrat Justin J. Pearson defeated challenger David Page with 6,475 votes to 545. Pearson faces no opposition in the fall.
District 87
Democrat Incumbent Karen Camper will face Republican Reggie William Hall in November after both ran unopposed in their respective primaries. Camper earned 5,541 complimentary votes while Hall earned 502.
District 88
Incumbent Democrat Larry J. Miller ran unopposed and received 5,868 complimentary votes. He will face no challengers in November.
District 89
Republican incumbent Justin Lafferty will face Democrat Randy Debord after both won uncontested primaries. Lafferty earned 7,530 votes while Debord earned 3,842 complimentary votes.
District 90
Democratic incumbent Gloria Johnson ran unopposed and received 5,770 complimentary votes. Johnson faces no opposition in November.
District 91
Incumbent Torrey C. Harris defeated challenger Arriell Gipson-Martin to secure the Democratic nomination. Harris received 5,504 votes to Gipson-Martin's 2,189. Harris faces no opposition in the fall.
District 92
Incumbent Todd Warner defeated challenger Vincent A. Cuevas to secure the Republican nomination. Warner earned 4,430 votes to Cuevas’ 4,062. In November, Warner will face Democrat Teri Mai who ran unopposed and received 2,751 votes.
District 93
No candidates qualified in the Tennessee House District 93 race. The late State Rep. G.A. Hardaway Sr. previously held the seat, and his son, T.J. Hardaway, was appointed to fill the remainder of the term. Democrats Lashanta Rudd and Britney Thornton both ran write-in campaigns for the seat.
However, only 996 write-in votes were cast in the race, and a candidate must secure at least 5% of registered voters in the district – meaning a single candidate must secure 1,500 write-in votes – to receive the party’s nomination and appear on the November ballot.
T.J. Hardaway may still have a route to securing the seat, however. Hardaway also launched a write-in campaign for the District 93, but as an independent candidate, and will not appear on the ballot until November.
District 94
Republican incumbent Ron M. Gant and Democrat Francine Johnson both ran unopposed in their respective primaries. Gant earned 8,760 complimentary votes while Johnson earned 2,726.
District 95
Running unopposed, Republican incumbent Kevin Vaughn received 7,795 complimentary votes. He faces no opposition in November.
District 96
Challenger Telisa Franklin unseated incumbent Gabby Salinas for the Democratic nomination. Franklin earned 4,593 votes to Salinas’ 3,725 votes. Frankin will face no challengers in the fall.
District 97
Incumbent Republican John Gillespie and Democrat Jesse Huseth both ran unopposed for their party’s nominations. Gillespie earned 5,924 complimentary votes while Huseth earned 5,896.
District 98
Democrat Incumbent Antonio Parkinson ran unopposed and received 6,250 complimentary votes. He faces no opposition in November.
District 99
Incumbent Tom Leatherwood defeated challenger Amber Mills to secure the Republican nomination. Leatherwood earned 5,609 votes to Mills’ 2,932. Leatherwood will face Independent William P. Mouzon in November.