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Wilson County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 57

See where Burchfield and Lynn stand on schools and roads. Names follow official Wilson County election filings.

About this race

August 6 primary result: Matt Burchfield won the Democratic nomination with 74.8 percent over Heath Scott; Susan M Lynn 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, Susan M Lynn, is on the ballot.

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Matt Burchfield

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Tackle congested roads and the infrastructure backlog
  • Restrict corporate bulk buying of residential homes
  • Fund classrooms and support teachers
Biography

Matt Burchfield is the Democratic candidate for Tennessee House District 57 in Wilson County, per the campaign site. Burchfield is a producer and college instructor who worked as a video production manager, per the campaign site. Burchfield coached youth basketball for seven years, per the campaign site.

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Susan M Lynn

Susan M Lynn

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Lynn works as a financial controller and holds a bachelor's degree in economics, per the Tennessee House Republican Caucus. 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 57 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Burchfield and Susan M Lynn. Candidate information follows official Wilson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and roads.

When is the Tennessee House District 57 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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Tennessee House District 40Tennessee House District 46See all 4 Wilson County races
Candidate profiles
Matt Burchfield, full profileSusan M Lynn, full profileOfficial Tennessee election office