State Representative, 89th District · Tennessee 2026 General Election

Randy Debord

Democratic

Powell

The gist

Proposes raising per-student school funding by $5,000
Supports tax breaks for companies that pay higher wages
Supports planning for more affordable housing
Supports fiscal responsibility and bipartisan cooperation

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Proposes raising per-student school funding by $5,000
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“My objective is to increase allocation per student by $5k, improve our ranking to 45th”
Supports tax breaks for companies that pay higher wages
Vote Randy DeBord: Tennessee House Representative District 89
Campaign website · Randy DeBord for Tennessee House · randydebord.com
“By offering tax breaks to companies that choose to locate here, we can encourage them to provide higher pay to a well-educated workforce”
Supports planning for more affordable housing
Vote Randy DeBord: Tennessee House Representative District 89
Campaign website · Randy DeBord for Tennessee House · randydebord.com
“Affordable housing is of utmost importance for the people of Tennessee and we must plan accordingly.”
Supports fiscal responsibility and bipartisan cooperation
Vote Randy DeBord: Tennessee House Representative District 89
Campaign website · Randy DeBord for Tennessee House · randydebord.com
“Moderate democrats, like myself, focus on fiscal responsibility, bipartisan cooperation, a strong national defense, and fostering economic growth through private sector support.”

Justin Lafferty

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; small business owner · Knoxville

The gist

Pledges to reduce taxes and keep state spending in check
Supports returning health care to the private market
Supports expanding vocational paths for students
Opposes new gun laws; supports responsible gun ownership
Sponsored law ending bond requirement for seized-property claimsIn office

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

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Pledges to reduce taxes and keep state spending in check
Platform — Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89
Campaign website · Elect Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89 · voteforlafferty.com
“will do all I can to reduce taxes and keep state spending in check”
Supports returning health care to the private market
Platform — Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89
Campaign website · Elect Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89 · voteforlafferty.com
“It’s time to get government out of the way and return healthcare to the private market.”
Supports expanding vocational paths for students
Platform — Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89
Campaign website · Elect Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89 · voteforlafferty.com
“I support creating and expanding strong vocational paths for students who choose the jobs that keep America running.”
Opposes new gun laws; supports responsible gun ownership
Platform — Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89
Campaign website · Elect Justin Lafferty for State Representative District 89 · voteforlafferty.com
“education and responsible gun ownership that help keep communities safe, not more gun laws that the criminals don’t follow”
Sponsored law ending bond requirement for seized-property claims
Legislation sponsored by Representative Justin Lafferty, 114th General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB1229 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“removes the requirement for a claimant to post a bond when filing a claim to seized property.”