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Sumner County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 44

Holcomb and Lamberth are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Sumner County election filings.

About this race

August 6 primary result: Latoya Holcomb was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; William Lamberth won the Republican nomination with 78.6 percent over Jennifer Janay Barton. 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, William Lamberth, is on the ballot.

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Latoya Holcomb

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Removing sales tax on groceries
  • Increasing affordable housing and supporting first-time homebuyers
  • Wages that keep pace with the cost of living
Biography

Latoya Holcomb is a candidate for Tennessee House District 44, per the campaign site.

William Lamberth

William Lamberth

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Low taxes and small government, per Tennessee House Republican Caucus
  • Business-friendly policy, per Tennessee House Republican Caucus
  • Second Amendment rights, per Tennessee House Republican Caucus
Biography

William Lamberth represents Tennessee's 44th House District and was first elected to the House in 2012, per the campaign site. Lamberth earned a law degree from the College of William and Mary in 2004 and worked as an Assistant District Attorney before entering private practice, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee House District 44 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Latoya Holcomb and William Lamberth. Candidate information follows official Sumner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Tennessee House District 44 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 Sumner County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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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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Candidate profiles
Latoya Holcomb, full profileWilliam Lamberth, full profileOfficial Tennessee election office