Hilary Trudell
Democratic
Biography
Hilary Trudell is the Democratic nominee for the open Tennessee House District 8 seat, based in Maryville, per The Daily Times. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Blount County, Tennessee
Tennessee House District 8
Blount County, Tennessee
Tennessee House District 8
2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Hilary Trudell and Jordan Henderson. Candidate information follows official Blount County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
August 6 primary result: Hilary Trudell won the Democratic nomination with 64.3 percent over Mac Pickle; Jordan Henderson won the Republican nomination with 62.4 percent over Tony Jay Crisp. 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.
What this office does
State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.
This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.