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Tennessee House of Representatives District 59

Result: Advanced — Mark Proctor (Democratic), Bill Hancock (Republican)

Source: nashville.gov

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Angie Lawless

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Angie Lawless is the Democratic candidate for Tennessee House District 59. An entrepreneur, attorney, and community leader, her campaign prioritizes affordable child care and health care, equitable taxation, public schools, infrastructure, and smart growth.

Beth West

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Beth West is the Democratic candidate for Tennessee House District 59. Her campaign draws on nonprofit-sector work and emphasizes community engagement, health care access, and education.

Bill Hancock

Advanced

Republican · advanced

Bill Hancock is the Republican candidate for Tennessee House District 59. His campaign describes him as a sixth-generation Tennessean with experience in healthcare and real estate, focused on tax limits, public safety, and protecting seniors from scams.

Mark Proctor

Advanced

Democratic · advanced

Mark Proctor is the Democratic candidate for Tennessee House District 59. His campaign describes a Tennessee Highway Patrol career that ended as a lieutenant colonel and focuses on public safety, affordability, and government accountability.

Rick Ewing

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Rick Ewing is the Democratic candidate for Tennessee House District 59. His campaign highlights disability advocacy informed by his son's rare genetic disorder, nonprofit board service, and a focus on disability and aging services, quality jobs, and support for Tennessee families.

Sources: nashville.gov · williamsonready.org