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Knox County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 19

See where Fowler and Wright stand on housing, schools and health care. Names follow official Knox County election filings.

About this race

August 6 primary result: Jenny Fowler was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Dave Wright 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.

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, Dave Wright, is on the ballot.

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Jenny Fowler

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Expanding access to affordable healthcare
  • Supporting public schools and teachers
  • Preserving family farms in East Knox County
Biography

Jenny Fowler is a retired University of Tennessee mathematics teacher, per her campaign site. She lives in the Kodak area of East Knox County and is the Democratic candidate for Tennessee House District 19.

Dave Wright

Dave Wright

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Dave Wright is the Republican incumbent representing Tennessee House District 19, per the Tennessee General Assembly member directory. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee House District 19 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jenny Fowler and Dave Wright. Candidate information follows official Knox County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, schools and health care.

When is the Tennessee House District 19 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 Knox County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Knox County and state election office filings, last verified October 15, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Jenny Fowler, full profileDave Wright, full profileOfficial Tennessee election office