Sevier County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 12

One candidate is tracked for Tennessee House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Fred A. Atchley. Candidate information follows official Sevier County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 6 primary result: no Democratic candidate qualified; Fred A. Atchley was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Fred A. Atchley 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.

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, Fred A. Atchley, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Fred A. Atchley

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Upgrading local infrastructure
Strengthening public schools and public safety

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Atchley began his career at the Sevier County Sheriff's Office and later rose to battalion chief before retiring from the Sevierville Fire Department in 2019, per the campaign site. He served more than 25 years as a county commissioner for the fifth district, including as budget committee chairman, before his election to the state House in 2024, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee House District 12 in 2026?

When is the Tennessee House District 12 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 Sevier County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Sevier County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Fred A. Atchley, full profile Official Tennessee election office