Dave Wright

Dave Wright is a candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 19 Primary Election in 2026 in Tennessee State House District 19, Tennessee.

Incumbent Tennessee House of Representatives - District 19 in TN

Also running: Jenny Fowler.

Dave Wright is an incumbent Republican Representative for Tennessee House District 19, having served since 2018. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 Tennessee Primary. Born in 1945, Wright is a Christian, married with one son, William. He is a retired AT&T employee and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from UT Knoxville. Wright is also a U.S. Army Officer Candidate School alumnus. He has notably introduced legislation to classify operating a commercial vehicle by an unlawfully present individual as a Class A misdemeanor.