Justin Lafferty
Candidate for State Representative, 89th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; small business owner
- Lives in
- Knoxville
- Campaign website
- voteforlafferty.com
In his fourth House term (111th-114th General Assemblies) representing District 89 (part of Knox County) and chair of the House Government Operations Committee. A small business owner who has owned rental properties in the Knoxville area for 20 years.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to reduce taxes and keep state spending in check
ReportPlatform — Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89Campaign website · Elect Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89 · voteforlafferty.com
“will do all I can to reduce taxes and keep state spending in check”
Public safety
Opposes new gun laws; supports responsible gun ownership
ReportPlatform — Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89Campaign website · Elect Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89 · voteforlafferty.com
“education and responsible gun ownership that help keep communities safe, not more gun laws that the criminals don’t follow”
Education
Supports expanding vocational paths for students
ReportPlatform — Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89Campaign website · Elect Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89 · voteforlafferty.com
“I support creating and expanding strong vocational paths for students who choose the jobs that keep America running.”
Health & human services
Supports returning health care to the private market
ReportPlatform — Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89Campaign website · Elect Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89 · voteforlafferty.com
“It’s time to get government out of the way and return healthcare to the private market.”
Courts & justice
Sponsored law ending bond requirement for seized-property claimsIn office
Prime sponsor of HB1229 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted (Public Chapter 319).
ReportLegislation sponsored by Representative Justin Lafferty, 114th General AssemblyGovernment record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB1229 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“removes the requirement for a claimant to post a bond when filing a claim to seized property.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Justin Lafferty on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election Candidate Lists (Knox County offices and districts)
Election filing · Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections · sos.tn.gov
- Precinct Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election, Knox County, Tennessee (revised; no municipal candidate contests)
Election filing · Knox County Election Commission · knoxcounty.org
- November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election Candidate Lists
Election filing · Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections · sos.tn.gov
- Representative Justin Lafferty, member page (House District 89), Tennessee General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
- Platform — Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89
Campaign website · Elect Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89 · voteforlafferty.com
- Legislation sponsored by Representative Justin Lafferty, 114th General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
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