Bo Mitchell

Bo Mitchell is an incumbent State Representative for Tennessee House District 50, seeking reelection in the 2026 Democratic Primary. He is known for advocating for healthcare access, specifically supporting legislation to expand prohibitions against health benefit plans denying coverage for cancer. Mitchell has publicly challenged homophobic remarks from Republican colleagues, stating his motivation to run for office is to help people. He was recently involved in a controversy regarding an affordable housing bill, which failed in subcommittee after he did not second a motion to consider it, leading to public disagreements with fellow Democrats. He previously ran in a heated Congressional primary.