2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mandy Cook and Brian Stewart. Candidate information follows official Sumner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 6 primary result: Mandy Cook was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Brian Stewart won the Republican nomination with 48.6 percent over Chris Hughes, John Gentry. 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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Democratic
Per campaign announcement, Main Street Media of Tennessee.
Mandy Cook is a Hendersonville resident, healthcare worker, and community organizer, per Main Street Media of Tennessee. She is the Democratic nominee for House District 45, an open seat left by Rep. Johnny Garrett, who is running for Congress. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Republican
Per campaign announcement, Main Street Media of Tennessee.
Brian Stewart is a Marine veteran and small business owner of One Stop Realty and Auction since 2019, per Main Street Media of Tennessee. He previously served on the Sumner County Commission and is the Republican nominee for House District 45, an open seat left by Rep. Johnny Garrett, who is running for Congress. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Tennessee House District 45 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mandy Cook and Brian Stewart. Candidate information follows official Sumner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Tennessee House District 45 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 Sumner County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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