State
State Representative, 52nd District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Tennessee laws and the state budget in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Taxes & budget
Michele VetterRepublican
- Supports capping or eliminating the property tax.
Martez ColemanIndependent
No documented position found.
Justin JonesDemocratic
- Sponsored excise surtax on companies with large CEO pay gaps.In office
Public safety
Michele VetterRepublican
- Proposes no bail for crimes against women, children or trafficking.
Martez ColemanIndependent
- Supports resources and training for police and first responders.
Justin JonesDemocratic
- Sponsored the Protect Kids Not Guns Act.In office
Education
Michele VetterRepublican
- Supports auditing schools and a back-to-basics curriculum.
Martez ColemanIndependent
- Supports higher pay for teachers.
Justin JonesDemocratic
- Sponsored bill barring libraries from viewpoint-based book removals.In office
Housing
Michele VetterRepublican
No documented position found.
Martez ColemanIndependent
- Supports expanding affordable housing and homeownership opportunities.
Justin JonesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Michele VetterRepublican
No documented position found.
Martez ColemanIndependent
- Supports fewer regulations and more workforce development.
Justin JonesDemocratic
- Sponsored the Agricultural Right to Repair Act.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Michele VetterRepublican
- Supports growth that puts infrastructure first and protects neighborhoods.
Martez ColemanIndependent
No documented position found.
Justin JonesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Michele VetterRepublican
- Opposes data centers in neighborhoods or near wildlife habitats.
Martez ColemanIndependent
- Supports county decisions on data centers, with state limits.
Justin JonesDemocratic
- Sponsored the Climate Resiliency Fund Act.In office
Government & transparency
Michele VetterRepublican
No documented position found.
Martez ColemanIndependent
- Supports more bipartisan legislation.
Justin JonesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.