State
State Representative, 89th 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
Randy DebordDemocratic
No documented position found.
Justin LaffertyRepublican
- Pledges to reduce taxes and keep state spending in check
Public safety
Randy DebordDemocratic
No documented position found.
Justin LaffertyRepublican
- Opposes new gun laws; supports responsible gun ownership
Education
Randy DebordDemocratic
- Proposes raising per-student school funding by $5,000
Justin LaffertyRepublican
- Supports expanding vocational paths for students
Housing
Randy DebordDemocratic
- Supports planning for more affordable housing
Justin LaffertyRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Randy DebordDemocratic
- Supports tax breaks for companies that pay higher wages
Justin LaffertyRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Randy DebordDemocratic
No documented position found.
Justin LaffertyRepublican
- Supports returning health care to the private market
Government & transparency
Randy DebordDemocratic
- Supports fiscal responsibility and bipartisan cooperation
Justin LaffertyRepublican
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Randy DebordDemocratic
No documented position found.
Justin LaffertyRepublican
- Sponsored law ending bond requirement for seized-property claimsIn office
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.