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State Representative, 83rd District
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Mark WhiteOfficial portrait — Tennessee General Assembly

Mark White

Candidate for State Representative, 83rd District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; university program director
Lives in
Memphis
Campaign website
votemarkwhite.com

In his ninth House term (106th-114th General Assemblies) representing District 83 (part of Shelby County) and chair of the House Education Committee. Director of Lipscomb University's College of Leadership and Public Service.

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Photo: Official portrait — Tennessee General Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports low taxes, low debt and rainy-day reserves

    Mark White For State Representative

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Mark White · votemarkwhite.com

    “I’m optimistic our low debt, low taxes, pro-growth business climate, and a healthy Rainy Day Fund will permit Tennesseans to weather the storm.”
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Education

  • Supported $1.5 billion more for schools and teacher raises

    Mark White For State Representative

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Mark White · votemarkwhite.com

    “I’ve supported over $1.5 billion in increased spending on public schools and numerous teacher pay raises.”
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  • Sponsored law creating oversight boards for certain school districtsIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB0662 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted (Public Chapter 1057): the board assesses the district's needs and sets a transformation plan with benchmarks.

    Legislation sponsored by Representative Mark White, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0662 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “requires an educational oversight board to be created for an LEA that meets certain criteria”
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  • Sponsored ban on districts using public funds to sue stateIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB0664 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted (Public Chapter 818); it covers lawsuits challenging a state school or district accountability measure.

    Legislation sponsored by Representative Mark White, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0664 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “prohibits an LEA or public charter school from using public funds to initiate or maintain any civil action or proceeding against this state”
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Courts & justice

  • Supports longer sentences for violent criminals and more troopers

    Mark White For State Representative

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Mark White · votemarkwhite.com

    “voting to lengthen prison sentences for violent criminals, holding violent juveniles accountable for their actions, and hiring more State Troopers”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mark White on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

All sources (6)

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