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State Representative, 78th 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.
Taxes & budget
Perry KeenanRepublican
- Pledges to vote to permanently ban a state property tax
Hillary Capes-GwinnDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Perry KeenanRepublican
No documented position found.
Hillary Capes-GwinnDemocratic
- Supports common-sense gun laws and background checks
Education
Perry KeenanRepublican
- Supports expanding Education Freedom Scholarships if affordable
- Supports letting families enroll students outside their zone
Hillary Capes-GwinnDemocratic
- Pledges to support schools and strengthen local families
- Supports free school breakfast and lunch for students
Economy & jobs
Perry KeenanRepublican
- Pledges to cut red tape for small businesses
Hillary Capes-GwinnDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Perry KeenanRepublican
- Supports speeding safety improvements on Highway 49
Hillary Capes-GwinnDemocratic
No documented position found.
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