State Representative, 5th District · Tennessee 2026 General Election

Catherine Bacon

Democratic

Retired U.S. Air Force colonel; farmer · Greeneville

The gist

Supports eliminating the state sales tax on groceries.
Supports raising the minimum wage above $7.25 an hour.
Pledges to prioritize public schools, rural health care and farmers.
Opposes data centers in Greene County.

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Supports eliminating the state sales tax on groceries.
State Rep. Candidate Catherine Bacon Speaks To Greene County Democratic Party
News coverage · WGRV News (Greeneville) · wgrv.com
“she supported making groceries more affordable by eliminating state taxes on groceries”
Supports raising the minimum wage above $7.25 an hour.
State Rep. Candidate Catherine Bacon Speaks To Greene County Democratic Party
News coverage · WGRV News (Greeneville) · wgrv.com
“she supported increasing the minimum wage from $7.25 per hour”
Pledges to prioritize public schools, rural health care and farmers.
State Rep. Candidate Catherine Bacon Speaks To Greene County Democratic Party
News coverage · WGRV News (Greeneville) · wgrv.com
“Bacon said she would prioritize public education, access to healthcare in rural areas, and protecting farmers if elected.”
Opposes data centers in Greene County.
Vote Catherine Bacon - District 5 State House of Representatives (Facebook page)
Candidate social media · Facebook · facebook.com
“Absolutely NO data centers in Greene County destroying our natural resources, our farmland”

David B. Hawk

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; businessman · Greeneville

The gist

Pledges to defend the Constitution and family values.
Sponsored dedicating sales tax on tires to the highway fund.In office
Sponsored an early childhood mental health home-visiting program.In office
Sponsored a state directory of authorized vapor products.In office
Sponsored encouraging state contractors to hire registered apprentices.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Pledges to defend the Constitution and family values.
David Hawk for State Representative
Campaign website · Fund to Elect David Hawk · davidhawkfortennessee.com
“David will defend our Constitution, preserve our family values, and prioritize the needs of everyday citizens over liberal elite.”
Sponsored dedicating sales tax on tires to the highway fund.
Legislation sponsored by Representative David Hawk, 114th General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0969 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“all monies received under the sales and use tax from the sale, use, consumption, or distribution of new or used tires”
Sponsored an early childhood mental health home-visiting program.
Legislation sponsored by Representative David Hawk, 114th General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB2313 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“an early childhood mental health home visiting program as a voluntary, evidence-based and home-based intervention”
Sponsored a state directory of authorized vapor products.
Legislation sponsored by Representative David Hawk, 114th General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0968 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“maintain a directory on its website that lists all vapor products certified as authorized to be sold in this state”
Sponsored encouraging state contractors to hire registered apprentices.
Legislation sponsored by Representative David Hawk, 114th General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0965 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“encourages licensed contractors and subcontractors who enter into state construction contracts to employ apprentices from certified and registered apprenticeship programs.”