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State Representative, 79th District

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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

  • Kirk D CarterIndependent

    No documented position found.

  • Brock MartinRepublican

    • Sponsored the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation ActIn office

Education

  • Kirk D CarterIndependent

    No documented position found.

  • Brock MartinRepublican

    • Sponsored law letting private autism therapists serve students at schoolIn office

Economy & jobs

  • Kirk D CarterIndependent

    No documented position found.

  • Brock MartinRepublican

    • Supports limited government intervention to help businesses thrive

Health & human services

  • Kirk D CarterIndependent

    No documented position found.

  • Brock MartinRepublican

    • Sponsored law removing penalty caps for pharmacy benefit managersIn office

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