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2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 89 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Randy Debord and Justin Lafferty. Candidate information follows official Knox County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 6 primary result: Randy Debord was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Justin Lafferty 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.
Randy Debord worked 27 years as an operator with TVA before retiring at age 48, per his campaign site. He describes himself as a moderate Democrat and is the nominee for District 89, which includes Karns, Hardin Valley, Solway and Farragut.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Increasing per-student education funding
- Tax incentives for higher-wage employers and affordable housing
- Improving healthcare access
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-08-07.
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Justin Lafferty is the Republican nominee for Tennessee House District 89 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official August 6 primary results.
