2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karen Gertz and Tom Stinnett. Candidate information follows official Blount County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 6 primary result: Karen Gertz was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Tom Stinnett was unopposed for the Republican nomination. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official primary results. Independent candidates certified for November, if any, are added at the Secretary of State's certification. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Tom Stinnett, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Karen Gertz is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee House District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official August 6 primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Republican Incumbent
Tom Stinnett is the Republican incumbent representing Tennessee House District 20, per the Tennessee General Assembly member directory. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Tennessee House District 20 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karen Gertz and Tom Stinnett. Candidate information follows official Blount County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Tennessee House District 20 election in Tennessee?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Tennessee are on the Tennessee election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Blount County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Blount County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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