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Shelby County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 99

One candidate is tracked for Tennessee House District 99 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tom Leatherwood. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 6 primary result: no Democratic candidate qualified; Tom Leatherwood won the Republican nomination with 65.7 percent over Amber Mills. Tom Leatherwood 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, Tom Leatherwood, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Tom Leatherwood

Tom Leatherwood

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supporting law enforcement resources
  • Reducing taxes and regulations
  • Increased education funding for K-12 schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tom Leatherwood is a state representative who has represented Tennessee House District 99, per the Tennessee General Assembly member directory and the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee House District 99 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Tennessee House District 99 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tom Leatherwood. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Tennessee House District 99 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?

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.

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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
Tom Leatherwood, full profileOfficial Tennessee election office