One candidate is tracked for Tennessee House District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Stidham. Candidate information follows official Sullivan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 6 primary result: no Democratic candidate qualified; Gary Stidham was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Gary Stidham 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.
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Gary Stidham is a Sullivan County Commissioner and a U.S. Navy veteran who spent two decades managing the maintenance of nuclear submarine reactors, per the Herald Courier. He is the Republican nominee for Tennessee House District 2, an open seat. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Tennessee House District 2 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Tennessee House District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Stidham. Candidate information follows official Sullivan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Tennessee House District 2 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 Sullivan County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Sullivan County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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