Tom Stinnett
Candidate for State Representative, 20th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; retired teacher
- Lives in
- Friendsville
- Campaign website
- tomstinnett4blount.com
State representative for District 20 since 2025 (114th General Assembly) and vice chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. A retired career and technical education teacher and former Blount County commissioner (2014-2024).
Photo: Official portrait — Tennessee General Assembly (embedded in the member page)
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to cut taxes for families and businesses.
ReportTom Stinnett for State HouseCampaign website · Committee to Elect Tom Stinnett · tomstinnett4blount.com
“Cut Taxes for Families and Businesses”
Public safety
Supports law enforcement and holding criminals accountable.
ReportTom Stinnett for State HouseCampaign website · Committee to Elect Tom Stinnett · tomstinnett4blount.com
“Back Law Enforcement and Hold Criminals Accountable”
Education
Sponsored teaching the safe haven law in high school.In office
Prime sponsor of HB0368 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted (Public Chapter 164) as part of the family life curriculum.
ReportLegislation sponsored by Representative Tom Stinnett, 114th General AssemblyGovernment record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0368 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“adds instruction for public high school students on this state's safe haven law”
Roads & infrastructure
Pledges to keep infrastructure up with growth.
ReportTom Stinnett for State HouseCampaign website · Committee to Elect Tom Stinnett · tomstinnett4blount.com
“Ensure Infrastructure Keeps Up With Growth”
Courts & justice
Sponsored consecutive sentences for crimes against multiple children.In office
Prime sponsor of HB1525 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted; a court may still decide consecutive sentences are not warranted.
ReportLegislation sponsored by Representative Tom Stinnett, 114th General AssemblyGovernment record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB1525 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“requires a sentencing court to order the sentences for two or more offenses involving more than one minor victim to run consecutively”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Tom Stinnett on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- 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
- Representative Tom Stinnett, member page, Tennessee General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
- Tom Stinnett for State House
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Tom Stinnett · tomstinnett4blount.com
- Legislation sponsored by Representative Tom Stinnett, 114th General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
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