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State Representative, 96th District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Tennessee laws and the state budget in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

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Telisa FranklinCampaign photo — VOTE411 (League of Women Voters)

Telisa Franklin

Democratic

Memphis

The gist

  • Supports prevention and youth engagement programs
  • Supports wider access to primary, mental health and maternal care
  • Supports expanding workforce and apprenticeship opportunities
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  1. Supports prevention and youth engagement programs

    Issues — Telisa Franklin for State Representative District 96

    Campaign website · Telisa Franklin for State Representative · telisafortn.com

    “Invest in prevention and youth engagement programs”
  2. Supports wider access to primary, mental health and maternal care

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 96 (candidate questionnaire)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I will advocate for expanded access to primary and preventive care, mental health services, maternal healthcare, and quality care for seniors.”
  3. Supports expanding workforce and apprenticeship opportunities

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 96 (candidate questionnaire)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “expand workforce and apprenticeship opportunities”

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