One candidate is tracked for Tennessee House District 82 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Hurt. Candidate information follows official Gibson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 6 primary result: no Democratic candidate qualified; Chris Hurt was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Chris Hurt is the only major-party nominee 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, Chris Hurt, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
Tennessee › Gibson County › Tennessee House District 82
Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Chris Hurt is a real estate broker and owner of Hurt Land and Realty in Halls, and previously taught and coached football at Halls High School, per his campaign site. He has represented District 82 since 2018.
Who is running for Tennessee House District 82 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Tennessee House District 82 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Hurt. Candidate information follows official Gibson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Tennessee House District 82 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 Gibson County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Gibson County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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