Joe Towns Jr.
Democratic
Joe Towns Jr. is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee House District 84 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official August 6 primary results.
Shelby County, Tennessee
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One candidate is tracked for Tennessee House District 84 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joe Towns Jr.. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Ballot status pending certification: Joe Towns Jr. won the August 6 Democratic primary with 72.9 percent over Kyler L. Gilkey, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official results, but he also won the Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk race on the same ballot and resigned his House seat after taking that office; the Shelby County Democratic Party is expected to name a replacement nominee, with Gilkey named as the likely choice, per the Tennessee Lookout (September 4, 2026). The certified primary winner prints here until the Secretary of State's certified November list settles the nominee. No Republican qualified. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Democratic
Joe Towns Jr. is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee House District 84 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official August 6 primary results.