Rutherford County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 13

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brett Windrow and Robert Stevens. Candidate information follows official Rutherford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 6 primary result: Brett Windrow was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Robert Stevens 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.

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. The sitting officeholder, Robert Stevens, is on the ballot.

Tennessee › Rutherford County › Tennessee House District 13

Brett Windrow

Democratic

Top priorities

Managing growth and funding infrastructure, including opposition to new toll roads
Raising student achievement through more teachers and higher educator pay
Expanding housing options priced under $250,000

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brett Windrow is a trial attorney and seventh-generation Tennessean who serves on the La Vergne Board of Zoning Appeals, per his campaign site. He was recognized as one of the National Trial Lawyers' 40 Under 40 in Tennessee. Windrow is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee House District 13.

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Robert Stevens

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Reducing the state sales tax on groceries
Increased penalties for violent offenders

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Robert Stevens is an attorney who has represented Tennessee House District 13 in Rutherford County since 2023, per the Tennessee General Assembly member directory and the campaign site. Stevens previously served 12 years on the Rutherford County Commission, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee House District 13 in 2026?

When is the Tennessee House District 13 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 Rutherford County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Rutherford County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Brett Windrow, full profile Robert Stevens, full profile Official Tennessee election office