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Williamson County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 61

Ripley and Bulso are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Williamson County election filings.

About this race

August 6 primary result: Becca Ripley was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Gino Bulso 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, Gino Bulso, is on the ballot.

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Becca Ripley

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Invest in classrooms and competitive teacher pay
  • Make it affordable for the next generation to build a life here
  • Safe communities and strong neighbors
Biography

Becca Ripley is a candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives who holds a master's degree in conflict analysis and resolution from George Mason University, per the campaign site. Ripley worked with the International Organization for Migration at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, served in the Peace Corps and co-founded a property management company, per the campaign site. Ripley makes a home in Williamson County with two sons who attend local public schools, per the campaign site.

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Gino Bulso

Gino Bulso

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Describes himself as a pro-life, pro-Second Amendment conservative who supports limited government
  • Supports keeping school resource officers in schools and opposes transgender athletes competing in women's sports
  • Focuses on fiscal responsibility and managing growth
Biography

Gino Bulso is the sitting Tennessee state representative for District 61 in Williamson County and is the managing partner of the law firm Bulso, PLC in Brentwood, per the campaign site. He is a graduate of Cornell College and Emory Law School and has served as chairman of the Tennessee Supreme Court's advisory committee on rules of practice and procedure, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee House District 61 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 61 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Becca Ripley and Gino Bulso. Candidate information follows official Williamson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Tennessee House District 61 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 Williamson County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Williamson County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Tennessee House District 65Tennessee House District 92Tennessee Senate District 27See all 5 Williamson County races
Candidate profiles
Becca Ripley, full profileGino Bulso, full profileOfficial Tennessee election office