Dan Howell

Dan Howell is a candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 22 Primary Election in 2026 in Tennessee State House District 22, Tennessee.

Incumbent Tennessee House of Representatives, District 22 in Cleveland, TN

Dan Howell is the incumbent State Representative for Tennessee's 22nd District, representing Meigs, Polk, and Bradley Counties. A Republican, he first assumed office in 2013 and is seeking re-election in the 2026 primary. Born in Gilmore, Arkansas, he previously worked as an anchor for WDEF-TV and a senior anchor/managing editor for WDSI FOX-61. Howell is committed to constituent engagement and has sponsored legislation like HB 1753, focusing on emergency preparedness. He is active in securing grants for local initiatives, including park upgrades and the Smart Factory Institute, and advocates for issues such as healthcare, human trafficking prevention, and reentry support programs.