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Wilson County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 46

Howard and Boyd are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Wilson County election filings.

About this race

August 6 primary result: Dominic Howard was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Clark Boyd 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, Clark Boyd, is on the ballot.

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Dominic Howard

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Affordability and balancing the family budget
  • Infrastructure with growth that pays its own way
  • Education for every student and every path
Biography

Dominic Howard is a candidate for Tennessee House District 46 with more than three decades as a professional sports official, per the campaign site. Howard brings 20 years of maintenance and construction management experience, per the campaign site.

Clark Boyd

Clark Boyd

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Government transparency and cutting regulatory red tape, per Tennessee House Republican Caucus
  • Business and commerce policy, per Tennessee House Republican Caucus
Biography

Clark Boyd works in the insurance industry, per the Tennessee House Republican Caucus. He is a U.S. Army veteran and Lebanon small business owner who serves as House Majority Whip. He is the Republican incumbent for House District 46. 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 46 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 46 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dominic Howard and Clark Boyd. Candidate information follows official Wilson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Tennessee House District 46 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 Wilson County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Dominic Howard, full profileClark Boyd, full profileOfficial Tennessee election office