Shelby County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 83

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 83 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Margaret Price and Mark White. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 6 primary result: Margaret Price was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Mark White 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, Mark White, is on the ballot.

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Margaret Price

Democratic

Top priorities

Housing policies to protect longtime residents from displacement
Fully funded public education, including classroom funding and teacher pay
Infrastructure investment focused on local residents

Per the JustMyMemphis.

Biography

Margaret Price is a lifelong Memphis resident with a career in the nonprofit sector connecting communities to resources, including small businesses and underserved neighborhoods, per JustMyMemphis. She is the Democratic nominee for District 83.

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Mark White

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Education reform, including teacher residency programs
Education Freedom Scholarships

Per the Tennessee House Republican Caucus page.

Biography

Mark White founded Grand Events & Party Rentals, which grew to more than 100 employees, and previously worked as a teacher and principal at Harding Academy in Memphis, per the Tennessee House Republican Caucus. He has represented District 83 since 2010. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee House District 83 in 2026?

When is the Tennessee House District 83 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.

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

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Candidate profiles

Margaret Price, full profile Mark White, full profile Official Tennessee election office