Jeff "Cog" Coggin
Candidate for State Representative, 20th District
Background
- Occupation
- Air Force Junior ROTC instructor
- Lives in
- Maryville
U.S. Air Force veteran (1987-2011) who teaches Air Force Junior ROTC at Heritage High School. Holds a Ph.D. in human capital development from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Documented positions
Education
Supports investing in teacher recruitment, pay and retention.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 20 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“the legislature should continue investing in teacher recruitment, retention, and professional development.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports investing in broadband and transportation.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 20 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The legislature should also continue investing in infrastructure, including broadband expansion and transportation improvements”
Environment & parks
Supports accountability for data center incentives and local land-use say.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 20 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Any incentives offered should include clear accountability measures and demonstrate a meaningful return on investment for taxpayers.”
Government & transparency
Pledges regular town halls and responsive constituent services.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 20 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I am committed to maintaining open communication through regular town halls, community meetings, and responsive constituent services.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jeff "Cog" Coggin on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election Candidate Lists (Blount County offices and districts)
Election filing · Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections · sos.tn.gov
- Official Ballot for Blount County, State and Federal General Election held on November 3, 2026 (sample ballot, all precincts)
Election filing · Blount County Election Commission · blounttn.gov
- November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election Candidate Lists
Election filing · Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections · sos.tn.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 20 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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