The Ballot Brief
Jefferson County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 11

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2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sheila Grooms McMahan and Kenny Cody. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

August 6 primary result: Sheila Grooms McMahan was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Kenny Cody won the Republican nomination with 70.8 percent over Jeff Fancher. 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.

Sheila Grooms McMahan

Democratic

Sheila Grooms McMahan is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee House District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official August 6 primary results.

Kenny Cody

Republican

Kenny Cody is a former chair of the Cocke County Republican Party, per the Citizen Tribune. He is the Republican nominee for Tennessee House District 11, an open seat.

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Candidate roster from official Jefferson County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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