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Shelby County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 87

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 87 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karen Camper and Reggie William Hall. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 6 primary result: Karen Camper was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Reggie William Hall 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, Karen Camper, is on the ballot.

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Karen Camper

Karen Camper

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Karen Camper is a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer with 21 years of service, a former substitute teacher, and a music business owner, per her campaign site. She has represented District 87 since 2008 and became the first African American woman to lead a caucus in the Tennessee General Assembly.

Reggie William Hall

Republican

Biography

Reggie William Hall is the Republican nominee for Tennessee House District 87 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official August 6 primary results. 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 87 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 87 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karen Camper and Reggie William Hall. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Tennessee House District 87 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 Shelby County ballot?

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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
Karen Camper, full profileReggie William Hall, full profileOfficial Tennessee election office