Tennessee House of Representatives District 86
August 6, 2026 · State House District 86; Tennessee · State house district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 65 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 69,209 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(80,266 ÷ 69,209) ÷ ln(80,266 ÷ 64,020) = 65.54, comparing state house districts in TN (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
David Page
Democratic · declared
David Page is a Democratic candidate for Tennessee House District 86. He is a Memphis small-business owner and longtime educator who previously served as executive assistant to former District 86 Representative Barbara Cooper and as president of the Westwood Neighborhood Association.
Records: Corporate Accountability 1 for, Election Integrity 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for
Justin J. Pearson
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Justin J. Pearson is the Democratic state representative for Tennessee House District 86 and has served in the 113th and 114th General Assemblies. A Mitchell High School and Bowdoin College graduate, he is a public servant and environmental organizer associated with Memphis Community Against Pollution.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for, Civil Rights 3 for, Corporate Accountability 5 for, Data Privacy 2 for, Election Integrity 1 for, Environment and Public Health 5 for, Government Efficiency 3 for, Gun Control 25 for, Healthcare Affordability 8 for, Housing Affordability 2 for, Public Education Quality 5 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 13 for, Reduce Wealth Gap 4 for, Social Programs and Welfare 5 for, Women's Reproductive Rights 1 for
Election sources
Source: sos.tn.gov
Source: sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com
Source: electionsshelbytn.gov