Mark Proctor
Candidate for State Representative, 59th District
Background
- Occupation
- Former Tennessee Highway Patrol lieutenant colonel
- Lives in
- Brentwood
- Campaign website
- markproctortn.com
Former Tennessee Highway Patrol leader who served more than 25 years, rising to lieutenant colonel over the troopers who protect the Capitol and legislative offices; Austin Peay State University criminal justice graduate from Humphreys County.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports reinstating handgun permits and universal background checks.
His VOTE411 answer also lists safe storage requirements and red flag laws.
ReportVOTE411 voter guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 59Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will work to reinstate handgun permit requirements, universal background checks, safe storage requirements, and red flag laws.”
Education
Opposes diverting public school funds to vouchers.
ReportVOTE411 voter guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 59Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I oppose diverting public education funding to private school voucher programs that reduce resources for public schools.”
Economy & jobs
Supports expanding access to affordable child care.
ReportVOTE411 voter guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 59Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“expand access to reliable, affordable childcare so more parents can participate in the workforce”
Environment & parks
Supports statewide data center standards protecting grid and water.
ReportVOTE411 voter guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 59Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The Legislature should establish statewide standards that protect our electric grid, water resources, taxpayers, and quality of life”
Health & human services
Supports women and families making their own health care decisions.
ReportIssues — Mark Proctor for TennesseeCampaign website · Mark Proctor for Tennessee · markproctortn.com
“Women and families should be able to make their own healthcare decisions. Period.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mark Proctor on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election Candidate Lists (Davidson County offices and districts)
Election filing · Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections · sos.tn.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election, Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Goodlettsville Municipal Elections
Election filing · Davidson County Election Commission · nashville.gov
- November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election Candidate Lists
Election filing · Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections · sos.tn.gov
- Election 2026 is almost here. Here's everything you need to know about TN House, Senate candidates
News coverage · WSMV 4 · Sep 28, 2026 · wsmv.com
- About — Mark Proctor for Tennessee
Campaign website · Mark Proctor for Tennessee · markproctortn.com
- VOTE411 voter guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 59
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Issues — Mark Proctor for Tennessee
Campaign website · Mark Proctor for Tennessee · markproctortn.com
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