2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Phil Barnes and William Slater. Candidate information follows official Sumner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 6 primary result: Phil Barnes won the Democratic nomination with 67.8 percent over Lance C Loftis; William Slater 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, William Slater, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Phil Barnes is an Air Force veteran, theater designer and carpenter who has lived in Tennessee since 2002, per his campaign site. He is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee House District 35, covering Trousdale County and part of Sumner County.
Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
William Slater has a 30-year career in education spanning K-12 and higher-education leadership roles, per his campaign site. He and his wife Danielle moved to Sumner County in 1996 with their four children. He is the Republican incumbent for House District 35.
Who is running for Tennessee House District 35 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Phil Barnes and William Slater. Candidate information follows official Sumner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Tennessee House District 35 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 Sumner County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Sumner County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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