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State Representative, 99th District
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Tom Leatherwood

Candidate for State Representative, 99th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; retired register of deeds
Lives in
Arlington
Campaign website
tomleatherwood.com

Elected to the House in 2018 and representing District 99 (part of Shelby County); vice chair of the House Health Committee. A former state senator and Shelby County register of deeds who earlier taught at Millington Central High School.

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Photo: Official portrait — Tennessee General Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports reducing taxes and regulations

    Issues — Tom Leatherwood

    Campaign website · Tom Leatherwood for State Representative · tomleatherwood.com

    “Tom is committed to expanding our taxpayer-friendly and business-friendly environment by reducing taxes and regulations.”
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Public safety

  • Supports the Memphis Safe Task Force

    Issues — Tom Leatherwood

    Campaign website · Tom Leatherwood for State Representative · tomleatherwood.com

    “The Memphis Safe Task Force has been a success and Tom continues to support the effort.”
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  • Sponsored tougher penalty for speeding-related vehicular homicideIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB2266 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Taken off notice in the Criminal Justice Subcommittee; it applied to driving more than 20 miles per hour over the limit.

    Legislation sponsored by Representative Tom Leatherwood, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB2266 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “increases the penalty for vehicular homicide from a Class C felony to a Class B felony”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Sponsored law on clearing campsites from highway rights-of-wayIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB0197 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted (Public Chapter 310).

    Legislation sponsored by Representative Tom Leatherwood, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0197 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “requires the department to develop and implement a policy regarding the removal of personal property used for camping from the shoulder, berm, or right-of-way”
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Health & human services

  • Supports protecting life from conception

    Issues — Tom Leatherwood

    Campaign website · Tom Leatherwood for State Representative · tomleatherwood.com

    “Tom believes life begins at conception and should be protected.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports anti-sanctuary city laws

    Issues — Tom Leatherwood

    Campaign website · Tom Leatherwood for State Representative · tomleatherwood.com

    “Tom strongly supports anti-sanctuary city laws in our state”
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