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State Representative, 63rd District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- 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.
Public safety
Laura AndresonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jake McCalmonRepublican
- Sponsored law making child abuse of ages 9–17 a felony.In office
Education
Laura AndresonDemocratic
- Supports fully funding public schools and reducing class sizes.
- Opposes school vouchers.
Jake McCalmonRepublican
- Sponsored law requiring K-12 child trafficking prevention instruction.In office
- Sponsored law requiring earlier notice of IEP meetings.In office
Economy & jobs
Laura AndresonDemocratic
- Supports fair wages, affordable housing and worker protections.
Jake McCalmonRepublican
- Supports keeping Tennessee conservative, pro-business and low-tax.
Health & human services
Laura AndresonDemocratic
- Supports leaving health care decisions to patients and doctors.
- Pledges to defend reproductive freedom and expand mental health services.
Jake McCalmonRepublican
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Laura AndresonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jake McCalmonRepublican
- Sponsored law extending time limits in child sexual abuse cases.In office
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